Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a League Cup tie shaped as much by squad management as by the Anfield setting. Liverpool arrive after a flat draw but retain the more settled home environment, while Iraola has confirmed a goalkeeper change and signalled broader rotation. Tottenham are also expected to make sweeping changes as De Zerbi manages a side short of sharpness and missing several attacking options. The contest should turn on whether Spurs can survive Liverpool’s early press and whether their altered lineup can create clean chances in transition.

Head-to-head analysis

Liverpool have had the stronger recent record in this fixture at Anfield, with several high-scoring home performances across league and cup competition. Tottenham did, however, leave Anfield with a draw in their latest visit, a reminder that this matchup can swing when Liverpool’s press is played through.

Injuries and absences

Tottenham’s reported absences, especially Kulusevski and Simons, reduce creative options between the lines, while uncertainty around Porro and Udogie threatens depth in the full-back roles. Liverpool’s outlook improved with Gomez available, but Mamardashvili’s confirmed cup start still changes the usual defensive communication behind the back line.

Form (last 5)

Liverpool vs Tottenham stats

Last meetings

• 2026-03-15Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham
• 2025-12-20Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
• 2025-04-27Liverpool 5-1 Tottenham
• 2025-02-06Liverpool 4-0 Tottenham
• 2025-01-08Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool
• 2024-12-22Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool

Other Carabao Cup matches

• Peterborough – Barnsley
• West Ham – Fulham
• Ipswich – Arsenal
• Reading – Brentford
• Everton – Wolves
• Fleetwood Town – Sheffield Utd
• Coventry – Aston Villa
• Manchester United – Brighton