Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool Match Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips and Possible Starting XI

Gameweek 17 of the Premier League promises plenty of excitement, but all eyes will be on the headline showdown—Tottenham hosting league leaders Liverpool. The Reds make the trip to London to take on a Spurs side struggling with inconsistency at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. With so much at stake, fans better gear up for what’s bound to be an electrifying clash between two heavyweights of English football.

Sixteen matches into the Premier League season, it’s clear Liverpool are the team everyone is chasing. Arne Slot has worked wonders, reshaping the Reds in his own style—a daunting task after the eight-year reign of Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool sit proudly atop the Premier League table with 36 points from 15 games, and their lone defeat across all competitions speaks volumes about their form. With a dominant showing in the Champions League 'league phase’ and a ticket to the Carabao Cup semifinals, Liverpool’s season has been nearly flawless. But that aura of perfection could take a hit if Spurs manage to get a result this weekend. Spurs have a chance to puncture Liverpool’s near-perfect season, potentially throwing the title race wide open. With Chelsea snapping at their heels just two points behind (albeit with a game in hand), the stakes couldn’t be higher. 

Furthermore, Tottenham head into this clash brimming with confidence after a morale-boosting 5-0 demolition of Southampton and an electrifying 4-3 victory over Manchester United, which secured their spot in the Carabao Cup semifinals. Ange Postecoglou’s squad seems to be hitting their stride, and Liverpool could be in for a serious test under the lights at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 

Don’t let Spurs’ 10th-place position in the table fool you—this team is far better than their current standing suggests. With a goal difference of +17, second only to Liverpool and Chelsea, Tottenham have proven their attacking and defensive prowess. Their Achilles’ heel this season has been inconsistency, but when it comes to facing the Premier League’s elite, they’ve stepped up in style. Victories over Manchester United, Manchester City, and a commanding 4-1 win against Aston Villa prove that the Lilywhites can topple anyone when they’re on song. Liverpool would be wise not to underestimate this Tottenham side. With momentum building and a knack for rising to the occasion against top opposition, Spurs are more than capable of making life very difficult for the league leaders. 

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool – Match Date, Time and Venue 

Date: 22nd December 2024   

Time: 10:00 PM (IST)   

Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Location: London, England

Tottenham Hotspur’s Possible Starting XI 

Forster; Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Son, Johnson; Solanke.  

Liverpool’s Possible Starting XI 

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones; Diaz, Gakpo, Salah. 

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool Fantasy Team  

Goalkeeper: Alisson (Liverpool) 

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Pedro Porro (Spurs), Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool) 

Midfielders: Dejan Kulusevski (Spurs), Brennan Johnson (Spurs), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), James Maddison (Spurs) 

Forwards: Heung Min-Son (Spurs), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Dominic Solanke (Spurs) 

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool Fantasy Lineup

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool – Fantasy Team Captain and Vice-Captain     

Choice 1: Mohamed Salah (C), Trent Alexander-Arnold (VC)                  

Choice 2: Heung-Min Son (C), Dejan Kulusevski (VC)                  

Disclaimer:  

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision.