Does Mohamed Salah set a new PL record?
Only half a matchday is scheduled in the English Premier League this weekend. Five of the ten games had to be cancelled, and at one point there was even talk of cancelling the whole thing. However, this was not considered after all and on late Sunday afternoon there will be an absolute top match to watch with the duel between Tottenham and Liverpool.
Not so long ago, this was the UEFA Champions League final. Since then, the development of the two teams has been completely contrasting. Liverpool have been able to maintain this level, Tottenham have developed more and more into a mid-table team in recent months. Accordingly, the starting situation is also clear, ADMIRALBET provides the top odds on the away win for Tottenham against Liverpool with a 1.62.
Not only the current form speaks for the guests from the Merseyside, but also the competition rhythm. Tottenham have recently had to deal with many cases of infection and were unable to play their most recent matches. Accordingly, there is a big question mark behind the condition of Conte’s eleven. The match at White Hart Lane kicks off at 17:30 on Sunday.
Tottenham – Statistics & current form
A lot of work awaits Antonio Conte in 2022. However, this also means a great opportunity, because it is not only about the playing performance of the capital eleven, but Tottenham Hotspurs have only played 14 league games. Some of their rivals have already played 17 games and, accordingly, a look at the current table should be taken with a grain of salt.
First competitive match since 5 December
Antonio Conte took over the London club at the beginning of November and has only played six competitive games since then. With a record of four wins, one draw and one defeat, the result is very positive. Among other things, Antonio Conte won all three home games at White Hart Lane. A home win against the title contenders would be a new record, as never before has a Tottenham coach won the first four home games in the Premier League.
However, there is a big question mark behind Spurs’ starting eleven. Which players have survived the illness and are already allowed to return to competitive sport? As many as eight players, whose names are not known, have tested positive in the last few days. The final answer will probably not be known until an hour before kick-off, when the official line-up is published. Conte has already confirmed that he does not necessarily want to take a big risk with the newly recovered players.
This means that Tottenham will hardly be able to operate in their best formation and the coordination in a newly formed team will hardly be given. These are all arguments that make betting on Tottenham against Liverpool too risky. A draw is not an option either, as it has been “champagne or seltzer” in the last 18 PL home games – twelve wins against six defeats. Draw? No way!
Predicted Tottenham line-up:
Lloris – Sanchez, Dier, Davies – Sessegnon, Hojbjerg, Skipp, Tanganga – Lucas Moura, Son – Kane
Last matches played by Tottenham:
Premier League
12/05 2021 – Tottenham 3 – 0 Norwich
12/02 2021 – Tottenham 2 – 0 Brentford
Europa Conference League Grp. G
11/25 2021 – Mura 2 – 1 Tottenham
Premier League
11/21 2021 – Tottenham 2 – 1 Leeds
11/07 2021 – Everton 0 – 0 Tottenham
Liverpool – Statistics & current form
Recently, some officials expressed that a break in the Premier League would make sense. This opinion was not shared by Jürgen Klopp, who does not expect any general improvement as a result, because the problems will continue to exist even with a one or two-week break.
The Reds themselves have to do without three players these days, Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Curtis Jones, who have tested positive. But while Chelsea are running on fumes due to the absences, Liverpool have little loss of quality to show for it.
Liverpool on fire
The title contenders have won their last six Premier League games to keep pace with Manchester City. The gap to the Skyblues is only one point. The attack in particular has been in impressive form in recent weeks. Jürgen Klopp was able to celebrate a total of 17 goals in the six victories.
The Egyptian Mohamed Salah has been in top form for many months. He has scored in each of the last 15 Premier League games and could set a new record with another goal or assist on Sunday. After 17 PL games, Salah now stands on 15 goals and nine assists.
Favourite month of December
Not only does the current state of the visitors favour Liverpool, but also a look at the calendar. We are still in December and for the last defeat in the last month of the year you have to look back a good bit. In 2016 Liverpool lost 4-3 to AFC Bournemouth, and since then there have been 34 PL games without defeat in December.
Furthermore, across the competition, Klopp’s eleven have always scored at least once in their last 26 away games. Countless statistics in favour of the visitors and accordingly, it’s hard to go past Tottenham vs Liverpool when making a prediction on the visitors.
Predicted Liverpool line-up:
Alisson – Robertson, Konate, Matip, Alexander-Arnold – Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago – Mane, Jota, Salah
Last matches played by Liverpool:
Premier League
12/16 2021 – Liverpool FC 3 – 1 Newcastle United
12/11 2021 – Liverpool FC 1 – 0 Aston Villa
Champions League Grp. B
12/07 2021 – AC Milan 1 – 2 Liverpool FC
Premier League
12/04 2021 – Wolverhampton 0 – 1 Liverpool FC
12/01 2021 – Everton 1 – 4 Liverpool FC
Tottenham – Liverpool Direct Comparison / H2H Balance
2018/19 this duel was still the Champions League final. The Spurs are now far away from such successes and are therefore considered the clear underdogs in the direct duel with Jürgen Klopp’s Reds. In the last six Premier League matches between Tottenham and Liverpool, betting on the Reds to win has been the right decision. In addition, only one of the last 17 PL games has been lost (twelve Liverpool wins, four draws).
Tottenham – Liverpool Tip
Antonio Conte has been able to lead Spurs into calmer waters of late. The forced break was all the more inconvenient due to the problems in and around the team. After almost two weeks of compulsory break, a big question mark must be put behind the performance. Therefore, fingers off a tip on Tottenham against Liverpool on the home side.
Especially as the Reds are brimming with confidence and travel to White Hart Lane with a broad chest. Liverpool have won all of their last three away games against Spurs, plus there has only been one defeat in their last 17 games against Tottenham.
Klopp’s side will be looking to press the pedal from the outset after recent strong performances in order to take advantage of the home side’s lack of match practice. Thanks to the outstanding form of Mohamed Salah, the prediction on the handicap win also seems to be a good option in the top match between Tottenham and Liverpool. Especially with very interesting betting odds of up to 2.50. The possibility of winning and the probability of occurrence are in a very good ratio for this bet due to the starting position.
