Liverpool take on Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg of their EFL Cup semifinal on Thursday.
Liverpool, who have won the EFL Cup a record 10 times, lost the first leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 1-0 via a late Lucas Bergvall winner. At Anfield, the Reds are favourites to overturn the deficit and book their place in the final for a 15th time in their history.
Ange Postecoglu has seen many of his key players miss out with injuries which has hampered Spurs’ season. The EFL Cup represents Spurs’ best chance of winning a domestic title this season. However, they face an uphill task at Anfield.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Liverpool vs. Tottenham live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: –
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on Paramount+.
What time does Liverpool vs. Tottenham kick off?
This EFL Cup clash takes place at the Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England and kicks off on Thursday, February 6 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Feb. 6 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Feb. 6 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Feb. 6 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Feb. 6 | 12:00 p.m. |
Liverpool vs. Tottenham lineups, team news
The only player Liverpool are without due to injury is Joe Gomez who is still on his way back from a hamstring problem and needs another week or two.
With everyone else fit, it’s been tough for Diogo Jota to find a way into the starting lineup, as the likes of Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Cody Gakpo have developed a strong relationship up front. Jota could potentially get a start here as Slot hopes to give him time in the rotation.
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister — Salah, Jota, Gakpo
Injured: Gomez (hamstring)
Suspended: None
The latest addition to Tottenham’s incredible injury list is Radu Dragusin who tore his ACL in the 3-0 Europa League win over Elfsborg last week. Spurs will thankfully have Micky van de Ven in his place at the back, as the Dutch defender was rested for the 2-0 win over Brentford on the weekend.
Ange Postecoglou indicated he is hoping to have a slew of reinforcements en route over the next two weeks. Guglielmo Vicario, Brennan Johnson, Destiny Udogie, and Timo Werner are all thought to be returning soon, but not in time for this cup game.
Cristian Romero remains “week-to-week” according to Postecoglou, while James Maddison and Dominic Solanke are others who need a few more weeks. Mathys Tel will be available to make his debut if his documentation is processed in time.
Tottenham predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Kinsky (GK) — Porro, Van de Ven, Gray, Spence — Sarr, Bentancur, Bissouma — Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son
Injured: Dragusin (ACL), Romero (muscle), Maddison (calf), Johnson (thigh), Udogie (hamstring), Solanke (knee), Werner (hamstring), Vicario (ankle)
Suspended: None
Liverpool vs. Tottenham prediction
Liverpool have been a tough side to beat at home with the Reds losing only once at home the entire season. In contrast, Spurs have been poor on the road losing seven times in 12 Premier League matches.
The two sides have met twice this season with both winning one match each. In the Premier League, Liverpool secured a 6-3 win in North London while Spurs won 1-0 in the first leg of the EFL Cup semifinal.
With a side ravaged by injuries, Spurs are underdogs going into the match with Liverpool favourites to secure a comfortable win.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Tottenham
EFL Cup fixture schedule this week
Wednesday, February 5
- Newcastle United vs. Arsenal (3 p.m. ET)
Thursday, February 6
- Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur (3 p.m. ET)
