LiontipsTottenham vs Liverpool. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 19, 2021).
Command Analysis
Tottenham are suffering the coronavirus outbreak, which has seriously affected the teams' results in recent fixtures. Some of their games were even postponed. The Londoners failed to qualify from their Conference League group, and were the first among English teams to wrap up their European season.
The Spurs played only 14 games in the Premier League, They earned 25 points from eight victories and a draw, and now sit in 7th position in the standings. Before quarantine, Tottenham defeated Leeds (2:1), Brentford (2:0), and Norwich (3:0). However, the Spurs were unimpressive in attack throughout the season - they have scored only 16 goals so far.
In the League Cup, Antonio Conte's charges defeated Burnley (1:0) in the last round, thus progressing to the quarterfinals.
Emerson, Gil, Heung-Min Son, Lucas Moura, Skipp, and Scarlettare in COVID protocol, Regilon and Lo Selso are out injured.
Liverpoolset a new record this year: they became the only English team to win all six Champions League group matches. In six rounds, the Reds scored 17 goals and comfortably qualified for the playoffs from the top line. In the last match, they beat AC Milan (2:1).
Jurgen Klopp's charges are 2nd in the Premier League following the results of 17 rounds. They chalked up 40 points from 12 wins and 4 draws. In the last two rounds, Liverpool defeated Aston Villa (1:0) and Newcastle (3:1).
The Reds have the best attack in the league, having netted 48 goals. As always, their top scorer is Salah, who was the author of 15 goals.
Liverpool also made it to the quarterfinals of the League Cup, where next week they will face Leicester City.
Adrian, Origi, Elliott and Phillips have been sidelined through injuries. Fabio, Jones, and vanDijk were ruled out after testing positive for coronavirus.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
The two sides didn't draw in the last 5 head-to-head games.
СтавкаPenalty - no
No penalties were given in 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
The teams scored in both halves in 2 of their last 4 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
The visiting team have a more powerful lineup and they hold an advantage in the head-to-head. The Reds are one of the strongest teams in the league and have the most formidable attacking line. We do not doubt, that Liverpool will be able to score against the Spurs. On the other hand, Tottenham will enjoy the support of the stands, and we believe that they will be able to convert some of their chances.
Our prediction - both to score
Both teams won all of their December matches and have approximately equal losses to the COVID protocol. We believe that Tottenham will be able to snatch a draw here.
Second bet - draw
