After a two-week international break, the Premier League finally returns this weekend with a packed 10-match schedule. The pick of the bunch among these 10 games is the clash between Premier League giants Liverpool and Tottenham. All eyes will definitely be on the away dugout on Saturday as former Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp takes charge of his first match as Liverpool manager at White Hart Lane.
Can Klopp lead the Reds to a famous victory in his first game in charge? Or will Tottenham act as spoilers and beat him in his Premier League debut? Read on below for a complete preview of this much-anticipated showdown. If you’re looking for other sports action, though, you can check out our 2015 ALCS and NLCS predictions.
[sc:Soccer ]Tottenham vs. Liverpool Preview
Where: White Hart Lane, London
When: Saturday, October 17, 7:45 AM ET
Line: Liverpool +178 at Tottenham +125, tie +225; total: 2.5 – view all English Premier League lines
Betting on Liverpool
Here comes the Normal One.
German Jurgen Klopp finally makes his much-awaited managerial debut for Liverpool as the Reds take on Tottenham in a marquee Premier League showdown at White Hart Lane this coming Saturday. The pressure is on Klopp to restore the Reds’ on-field identity after suffering a string of disappointing results in their recent outings. The Reds have won just once in their last six Premier League games after claiming the maximum six points from their opening two matches.
[sc:Soccer240banner ]As a result of that poor run of form, the Reds now sit in 10th place in the league table with just 12 points to their name. The Reds will look to get their season back on track when they take on Tottenham this coming Saturday. They will fancy their chances of doing just that as they have fared exceptionally well against Tottenham of late. The Reds have won their last five league meetings against Spurs, outscoring them, 18-4. It’s important to note, though, that the departed trio of Steven Gerrard, Luis Suarez and Raheem Sterling accounted for nine of those 18 goals.
For Liverpool to continue their dominance against Tottenham, it’s crucial that they improve their play on the defensive end. The Reds have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight matches in all competitions. They have already conceded 10 goals in the Premier League thus far this season. They will need to be solid at the back especially on the road where they have struggled mightily in recent times. The Reds have won just one of their last nine away Premier League games.
Liverpool are 1-2-3 in their last six league matches.
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Betting on Tottenham
Tottenham stretched their unbeaten Premier League run to seven games as two superb free-kicks from Christian Eriksen earned them a valuable point against Swansea. It has been a remarkable recovery for Spurs who opened the season with just three points in their first four games. They have since picked up their play, grabbing 10 points from the next 12 available, including an incredible 4-1 victory against leaders Manchester City.
They will fancy their chances of extending that excellent run against Liverpool this coming Saturday as they have fared extremely well at home this season. Spurs are one of three remaining Premier League sides that are still unbeaten at home this campaign. They have grabbed eight points in their four home games thus far this season.
For Tottenham to snap their five-game losing skid against Liverpool this coming Saturday, they will need to control the midfield battle right from the get-go and attack the Reds’ fragile defense. They utilized that strategy to perfection in their last game against Swansea. They controlled 54 percent of the possession in that game against the Swans. As a result, Tottenham outshot Swansea in attempts (19-11) and in shots on target (11-2).
Tottenham are 3-0-3 in their last six games.
Writer’s Prediction
Tottenham (+125) spoil Klopp’s debut with a thrilling 2-1 win.
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