Liverpool host Tottenham in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT. The match is a round-of-32 tie, and both sides are expected to make attacking changes as they look to progress.
Liverpool are set to adopt an offensive approach, with Andoni Iraola expected to select a 4-2-3-1 formation. Alexander Isak is likely to lead the line, while new signing Bradley Barcola could make his debut from the start.
Barcola’s inclusion would add pace and direct running to Liverpool’s attack, with the France international expected to operate from one of the wide positions. The proposed line-up is designed to give the Reds greater attacking energy and help them take control of the tie against Tottenham.
Liverpool’s probable XI
Goalkeeper: Alisson
Defenders: K. Tsimikas, V. Van Dijk, J. Jacquet, Ronald Araujo
Midfielders: R. Gravenberch, D. Szoboszlai, Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz, Victor Munoz
Forward: Alexander Isak
Tottenham will be looking to Omar Marmoush to provide a spark in attack as they attempt to change the direction of their season. The club have collected only 2 points in the Premier League and sit 17th in the table.
Marmoush is expected to start and would be tasked with adding power and penetration in the final third. His involvement is intended to give Tottenham a stronger attacking outlet and provide a route back into the tie against Liverpool.
The Spurs line-up is also expected to feature D. Solanke as the central forward, with Marmoush positioned further back alongside Mateus Fernandes and Savinho. Sandro Tonali and R. Bentancur are listed as the two deeper midfielders.
Tottenham’s probable XI
Goalkeeper: A. Kinsky
Defenders: A. Robertson, M. Van De Ven, J. Van Hecke, Archie Gray
Midfielders: Sandro Tonali, R. Bentancur, Omar Marmoush, Mateus Fernandes, Savinho
Forward: D. Solanke
The 1xbet-listed odds make Liverpool the favourites to win, with the home side priced at 1.67. A draw is listed at 3.70, while Tottenham are priced at 3.80 to claim victory.
The two teams will meet shortly in the EFL Cup round-of-32 fixture, with Liverpool aiming to use home advantage and Tottenham seeking a response after their difficult start in the Premier League.