Feb 04, 2012

Liverpool vs Tottenham Match Preview

Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur
6 February 2012
20.00 GMT
Anfield

History:
Total: 153
Liverpool Wins: 70
Tottenham Wins: 45
Draws: 38

Last Premier League Meeting: 18 September 2011 – Tottenham 4-0 Liverpool

Form:
Liverpool: The last three games have been perhaps the best run of three games Liverpool have had this season, advancing in both cups with first a 2-2 draw against Manchester City in the League Cup then a 2-1 win over Manchester United in the FA Cup, before pulverizing Wolves a weekend ago by a 3-0 scoreline. Liverpool kick off February in sixth in the league, but a win could see them rise to fifth.
Tottenham: Spurs, one of the more surprising teams on the season, had a strong January, taking 10 points from a possible 15, and proved their dominance a week ago by beating Wigan easily 3-1. They continue to establish themselves as one of the Premier League’s better teams. Tottenham currently sit in third, just five points away from league-leaders Manchester City.

Injury News:
Liverpool: Fortunately, there are no new injuries to report at Anfield, with Lucas Leiva the only player out with his torn ACL. Jay Spearing is back in action after four games out with a hamstring injury, and Luis Suarez is eligible to return after his eight-game suspension.
Tottenham: Spurs’ surge up the table is all the more impressive when you consider the fact that they are one of the more hard hit teams in the League when it comes to injuries. That said, they should get a big boost against Liverpool, with Aaron Lennon (Hamstring) and Kyle Walker (Groin) set to return, with Emmanuel Adebayor (Hamstring), Jermain Defoe (Hamstring), and Rafael Van Der Vaart (Calf) also possible. David Bentley (Knee), William Gallas (Calf), Tom Huddlestone (Ankle), and Jermaine Jenas (Achilles) are all out long-term.

Key Battle:
Gareth Bale vs Glen Johnson: Gareth Bale is rapidly emerging as one of the Premier League’s elite players, and his nine goals and seven assists through 22 games have proved that. With Van Der Vaart out, Bale, who has been chased by Barcelona, is the key to the Tottenham attack, and if is able to run rampant, he can be lethal. It will be up to Glen Johnson to close him down and keep him quiet.

Bet365 Odds:
Home Win: 11/10
Draw: 12/5
Away Win: 5/2

Anfield Red Score Prediction: Liverpool 2-2 Tottenham

4 Comments
  • Julie Rosina

     we really need a good win 2nite & get back up the table then on saturdays match against manure would really make it a great start 2 the year ie;win fa cup,cc cup glad 2 have suarez back my team 4 2nite would b carragher skrtle enreque kelly sg reina bellamy suarez lucas ( if fit ) downing maxi but who would u pick? 

  • george

    Sadly a draw Julie and a better result for Spurs than us. I hate to say this but (in my opinion only) this site is dying on its feet. No one posts on here any more and I think the reason is that it is just too complicated for those who are not very computer literate to do so.

    • Anonymous

      Hi George.

      Let us know why you think it’s too hard to post on here now and we’ll see what we can do to improve the site. Our thoughts were the new site would be easier for everyone to use, provide more features and use Disqus for the comment section, since most people have a discus login these days and if not it’s easy to signup for one.

  • Julie Rosina

    yes i agree it took me a while 2 get a post through on here aswell
    im still having 2 post as a guest as it wont keep me logged in aparty from that ,it was a dissapointing match match last night hope we have better luck on saturday

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