Tottenham host Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup Semi-Final. It’s a big game for both teams, especially for Tottenham who are desperate for silverware after a trophy drought of 17 years.
I think that the level of opposition will be too much for this Tottenham side who are struggling with injuries, especially in defence where they make a lot of errors that lead to goals under an unapologetic Ange Postecoglou. That’s why I’m tipping over 3.5 goals in the match and Liverpool to have the most shots at 1/1.
A Frail Tottenham Defence
In all competitions, Tottenham have conceded 14 goals in their last five games. They are also in a poor run of form in the league, they’re without a win in four games with their last victory coming against Southampton on the 15th of December.
Despite winning 4-3 against Manchester United in the last round of the Carabao Cup they still looked very shaky at the back. Goalkeeper, Fraser Forster made two mistakes which both lead to United goals in the second half. This Liverpool team will look to punish Spurs the same way.
Shots On Goal
Tottenham have had 29 shots so far this Carabao Cup campaign, whereas Liverpool have had 46 shots so far this competition. In the last Quarter-Final, Manchester United had 20 shots while Tottenham only had nine. Liverpool faced six Southampton shots and had 14 shots at the other end in the fixture.
Liverpool striker, Darwin Nunez is likely to start against Tottenham, he is known for getting shots away and with his blistering pace this allows him to get in positions to shoot. In his 15 Premier League appearances, with eight coming off the bench he has had 21 shots. However, he did score in the last round of the Carabao Cup against Southampton in a 2-1 win so he will want to continue this in Wednesday’s game so expects shots from the Uruguay international.
Their Previous Encounter
Liverpool beat Tottenham earlier in the season 6-3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It was a game where the Reds dominated and had 24 shots to Tottenham’s nine. In all of Liverpool’s last seven games they had more shots than their opponents.
Looking at both sides recently, there have been an abundance of goals. Tottenham’s last three home games have ended with over 3 goals. Liverpool’s last five away games have ended in over 3 goals which makes this tip even stronger.
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