Football Tottenham predicted line-up vs Liverpool (4-2-3-1) Tottenham are expected to set up in a 4-2-3-1 system against Liverpool, with changes anticipated across the pitch as they look to respond to recent results.
Tottenham Hotspur host reigning champions Liverpool on Saturday evening, looking to regain stability after a bruising setback last time out.
Spurs come into the clash following a damaging 3-0 defeat that halted the momentum built under Thomas Frank after a run of encouraging displays. The result leaves the North London side stuck in the bottom half of the Premier League table, six points off the top four and still searching for consistency at a crucial stage of the campaign.
Frank approaches this high-profile fixture with his resources stretched, as injuries and Africa Cup of Nations absences continue to limit his options.
Match preview
Tottenham’s form under Frank has been inconsistent. Just as signs of progress began to emerge, the collapse against Nottingham Forest highlighted problems in midfield balance and defensive protection. While the head coach retains the backing of the board, concerns have begun to surface internally.
Another defeat would see Spurs suffer their 11th Premier League home loss of 2025, their worst return in a single calendar year. There has, however, been some improvement at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with three wins from their last five home league games.
Liverpool arrive in North London unbeaten in five matches across all competitions, fresh from a 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. The Reds have also dominated this fixture in recent seasons, winning the last two league meetings by an aggregate score of 9-1, including last season’s title-clinching success.
Match stats
Tottenham have lost three of their last five Premier League matches and have already suffered 10 home league defeats in 2025.
Liverpool have won their last two league games against Spurs, scoring nine goals in total.
Spurs have managed just one win in their last 15 league meetings with Liverpool.
Team news
Frank confirmed there are no new injury concerns, but Tottenham remain without several key players. Dominic Solanke, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are still sidelined, while Destiny Udogie is not expected to return until the new year. Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma are unavailable due to AFCON duty.
Tottenham predicted line-up (4-2-3-1)
Guglielmo Vicario; Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence; Joao Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur; Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Randal Kolo Muani; Richarlison.
