Liverpool vs Tottenham tips and predictions

No surprise to see home side odds-on

Conventional wisdom says that when these sides meet they're going to produce some goals. It won't be long after the 4:30pm kick-off before the hosts stamp their authority on this one. Frustration will build for the visitors and the home side will reach the break in charge of proceedings.

Liverpool are currently in third place as they host fifth place Tottenham.

Without much to go on, it's a reluctant view this time. It's hard to see anything bar a home win but their short price is not one to get stuck into. It's just that Tottenham aren't likely to be making the headlines against this side.

The balance of power is overwhelmingly with Liverpool in this fixture. A look at their win rates provides some evidence. The hosts have got 15 home wins from their last 20 games while the visitors are struggling with 3 defeats in a row home and away. Everything points to a further defeat here.

The home side is in some form on their own paddock. Liverpool have scored three or more goals in 13 of their recent 20 home matches.

They have done battle before. Liverpool have won 9 of the last 12 fixtures between the two teams. It might not be significant but the head-to-head stats provide plenty of encouragement for them. In their last outing Tottenham were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea.

The sportsbooks believe that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the favouritism for Liverpool. Nevertheless the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the smart play from that market.