Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool: Premier League match preview, team news, score predictions and potential lineups

The Premier League serves up a blockbuster clash on Saturday, December 20, 2025, as Tottenham Hotspur host reigning champions Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Kick-off is at 5:30pm GMT, with the game broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and NBC in the US.

This fixture, the final Premier League match for both teams before Christmas for the second consecutive year, pits a struggling Spurs side against a resurgent Liverpool outfit chasing a top-four spot. Tottenham vs Liverpool has historically been the highest-scoring fixture in Premier League history with over 200 goals, and recent encounters have delivered thrillers – including nine goals in last season’s corresponding game.

Current Form and Team News

Tottenham Hotspur sit 11th in the Premier League table with around 22 points, enduring an inconsistent campaign under manager Thomas Frank. Their recent 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest highlighted defensive vulnerabilities, with Spurs managing just one win in their last seven league games. However, they have shown resilience at home with back-to-back victories (albeit one in Europe against Slavia Prague).

Injuries are piling up for Spurs: Long-term absentees include Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison (ACL), Destiny Udogie, Radu Drăgușin, and Yves Bissouma. No fresh concerns were reported ahead of this clash.

Liverpoolpositioned around 7th with approximately 26 points, have steadied the ship under Arne Slot with a five-game unbeaten run across all competitions. A 2-0 win over Brighton last weekend, courtesy of Hugo Ekitiké’s brace, boosted confidence, though off-field distractions have lingered.

Key absences for the Reds include Mohamed Salah (AFCON duty with Egypt) and Cody Gakpo (injury). Doubts surround Dominik Szoboszlai (ankle), while Joe Gomez is out. Positive news includes Jeremie Frimpong’s return after a lengthy layoff.

Potential Lineups

Tottenham Hotspur (4-2-3-1)

• GK: William Vicar
• Defense: Borroys Pedro, Romero Christian, Ven, Djed Spence
• Midfield: Rodrigo Bentancur, Archie Gray
• Attack: Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Randal Kolo Muani; Richarlison

Richarlison leads the line in Solanke’s absence, with Kudus and Simons providing creativity.

Liverpool (4-2-3-1)

• GK: Alisson Becker
• Defense: Contree, Ibrgil, Virgil van Dijk
• Midfield: Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones (or Alexis Mac Allister)
• Attack: Federico Chiesa (or similar), Florian Wirtz, Alexis Mac Allister; Hugo Ekitiké

Ekitiké’s hot form makes him the focal point, with Wirtz and others filling the void left by Salah.

Score Predictions

Experts lean towards a Liverpool victory given their superior form and Tottenham’s injury crisis. Common predictions include:

• Liverpool 2-1 win (balanced but favoring the visitors’ composure).
• Higher-scoring affairs like 3-1 or 3-2 to Liverpool, reflecting the fixture’s goal-heavy history.

Tottenham could nick a draw if they exploit home advantage, but a Reds win appears the most likely outcome.