Tottenham Liverpool Betting Pick Preview and Tips

Tottenham – Liverpool, Sunday 14:30h (CET)

Real test for Spurs

Spurs started the season at Old Trafford, place where they haven’t won for more than 20 years and defeat wasn’t so unexpected. But then, at first home game, they got a smack in the mouth conceding five goals against another title contender, Man City. If Spurs had not beaten Wolves in the last round (2-0 away), then Redknapp might be under a bit of pressure. His job still isn’t jeopardized, but another failure against a top side would indicate they are not ready for more than Europa League spot. Game at Greece (Paok 0-0) was a chance for “young guns” and few fringe players, the first teamers will be fresh and ready for the Reds. However, “Arry” has some problems with injured players. Van der Vaart, Lennon and Gallas are making good progress in their recovery and could play some part in the game. Pienaar, Huddlestone and King will face fitness tests but Dawson and Sandro are out.  Tottenham have won last four competitive matches against Liverpool at White Hart Lane and all four games produced three or more goals.

The fear of new failure

This is the season of big expectations for Liverpool and their fans. They splashed some cash on the transfer market, brought some quality and battle for the trophies is their ambition. Opening draw at home against Sunderland was quickly forgotten when “King Kenny” and his army conquered the Emirates (Arsenal 2-0). But another failure, against Stoke at Britannia put them down. Now they’re travelling to North London with an intention to re-build their title ambitions, but also with a fear the new failure would remind them on the past few bleak seasons and probably judge them on Champions League spot as an objective target. Kenny Dalglish is happy the dressing room atmosphere is still good, despite some players are already under the media fire (in particular, Andy Carroll and Jordan Henderson). Glen Johnson is injured and won’t play, Stevie G is near to return but won’t be risked at White Hart Lane (some pundits say he has no place in this Liverpool squad, anyway), while defender Martin Kelly will have a late fitness test.

Are they ready to risk?

The most of the bookmakers give the equal chances to both sides. Despite being a start of the season, this game has been already marked as a “clash for 4^th place”. Assumption is the first three places will take Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea (not necessarily in that order). However, both sides have had not so good start of the season and my opinion is they will rather accept a point than risk to be defeated. Therefore, I predict a conservative approach and a draw.

Recommended bet:

Draw @ 3.40 (Bet365)

Other bet:

Correct score 1-1 @ 7.00 (BetOnline)