Liverpool host Tottenham in the 16es de finale of the EFL Cup on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 GMT. Both teams have endured difficult starts to the Premier League season, making the meeting at Anfield an important early test.
The match will be shown on beIN Sport 3, RTL Play and Sky Sport Premier League.
Recent meetings
Liverpool have had the better of the two sides in their past five meetings, winning three times compared with Tottenham’s one victory. The other game ended in a draw.
That record gives Liverpool the recent advantage in this fixture, although Tottenham have shown they are capable of beating the Reds.
Contrasting league starts
Liverpool are seventh in the Premier League after four matches, with six points. Their opening weeks have been below expectations, and Tuesday’s EFL Cup tie provides an opportunity to begin building momentum and restore confidence.
The match also represents a significant test for Liverpool, who will be looking to turn a difficult start into a more positive phase of the campaign.
Tottenham’s position is even more concerning. The Spurs are 17th in the Premier League and have collected only two points from their four matches.
That poor return has placed Tottenham under pressure early in the season. They travel to Anfield short of confidence and in need of a result to change the mood around the team.
Prediction
Liverpool are considered the more likely winners despite their own unconvincing start to the campaign. Their stronger recent record in this fixture, including three wins in the last five meetings, gives them an advantage.
The Reds are also described as having the deeper squad, while Tottenham’s low position and limited points total suggest a team still searching for confidence and stability.
Africafoot’s prediction is a 2-1 victory for Liverpool, with the expectation that the home side can take advantage of Tottenham’s uncertainty.
The 1xbet odds list Liverpool as the favourites at 1.67. A draw is priced at 3.70, while a Tottenham victory is offered at 3.80.