Liverpool vs Spurs Betting – Premier League Sunday

UPDATE: Unfortunately the match has been postponed …

Sunday’s big game sees the clash of Liverpool v Tottenham. With Spurs under the guidance of Harry Redknapp this season, the London side have risen to fourth in the league, and have everything to play for. With England’s Jermain Defoe having a fine season up front (with 14 league goals), Redknapp seems to have installed a little sense of grit into Spurs, whereas they have always been perceived as being a little soft. That’s not to say that their season has not been without its flaws, as they have struggled badly against the big three teams in the league, suffering defeats against Chelsea, Manhcester United and North London rivals Arsenal.

But it against mid and lower table teams, where they have started to press home some advantage, and that has kept them in touch for the race for fourth spot. One of their main challengers for that final Champions League spot, should be Liverpool. The Reds are still a very long way from being a title challenger, and again their weaknesses were highlighted on the weekend in a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup against Championship side Reading. Steven Gerrard was the man again to rescue the Anfield crew, after showing some signs of brighter times by winning their previous two Premier League matches. But even those victories were not particularly accomplished. An injury time winner against Aston Villa, who were the better side, gained Rafa Benitez a valuable three points, after a labouring victory over Wolves in which Gerrard was needed to spark things off.

This is a big test for the ambitions of both teams as they look to go upwards and onwards to better times. Tottenham have only lost two of their ten away games, and Liverpool will probably be in for a tougher afternoon at Anfield than they would like. Liverpool have lost five of their ten games on the road this season, and while they have lost twice at home as well, home advantage should present a less difficult hurdle for them to overcome their woes, if they are really going to turn their season around in 2010. They need the Kop behind them. There are four points between the two teams in the league, and a Liverpool win would be a substantial landmark in the climb towards the guaranteed fourth place, which boss Rafa Benitez has promised fans.

But lack of consistency, passion and quality have dogged the Anfield club all season, and Tottenham do have the attacking prowess to punish them further. The trouble with Spurs, is that when they go down, they usually go down in style, as was witnessed in their defeats against the top three sides in the league. But still, they have played themselves into contention for a much coveted Champions League spot, and if they can win and put seven points between themselves and Liverpool, they would in a very strong position to do just that. A repeat of Tottenham’s 2- 1 victory at White Hart Lane earlier in the season, would really be a massive blow for Liverpool.

Betting Stats
Liverpool vs Spurs
Anfield
Sunday, January 10th
Kick Off: 4pm

Head to Head
Spurs 2, Liverpool 1
Liverpool 3, Spurs 1
Spurs 4, Liverpool 2
Spurs 2, Liverpool 1
Spurs 0, Liverpool 2

Last 5 Matches Goals
Liverpool – 6 For, 5 Against
Spurs – 7 For, 1 Against

Last 10 Matches Form
Liverpool – W4, D3, L3
Spurs – W5, D3, L2

Win Percentage:
Liverpool have a 60.0 win percentage at home
Spurs have a 40.0 win percentage away

Match Prices:
Liverpool to win: 10/11 at 888Sport
Draw: 13/5 at Bet365
Tottenham to win: 7/2 at Paddy Power

Betting Advice: Can Spurs do a smash and grab number on Liverpool again? Starting them with a plus handicap should pay off here. Liverpool haven’t got the scoring touch they had earlier in the season, and their defence is a little ropey and lacking confidence. The more attacking nature of Spurs could pay dividends, and if they are brave and get stuck into Liverpool then the home side could see a whole world of more pressure heaped upon them.
Spurs +0.50 Asian Handicap – Evens at Bet365