Liverpool vs Tottenham predictions: Carabao Cup tips & 3/1 Bet Builder

Liverpool and Tottenham meet at Anfield in the Carabao Cup third round, with both sides looking for a much-needed statement win.

Andoni Iraola’s unbeaten Liverpool have shown flashes of quality without fully finding their rhythm, while Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham have failed to score a goal in the Premier League this season. Our preview includes predicted lineups, a 2-1 correct-score pick and a four-leg Bet Builder.

Liverpool vs Tottenham match details

• Fixture: Liverpool vs Tottenham

• Competition: Carabao Cup third round

• Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

• Kick-off: 20:00 BST

• Venue: Anfield

• UK TV: ITV4 and Sky Sports Main Event

Our prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham

Liverpool vs Tottenham predicted lineups

Liverpool

Our predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili / Frimpong, Araujo, Van Dijk, Tsimikas / Gravenberch, Nyoni / Ngumoha, Koumas, Gakpo / Danns

Tottenham

Our predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Dubravka / Gray, Tosin, Senesi, Robertson / Bergvall, Bentancur / Kudus, Gallagher, Marmoush / Solanke

Liverpool vs Tottenham Bet Builder

Ladbrokes share their Liverpool vs Tottenham Bet Builder ahead of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup third-round tie, which is coming in at 3/1.

• Leg 1 - Liverpool to win

• Leg 2 - Cody Gakpo 2+ shots

• Leg 3 - Dominic Solanke 2+ shots

• Leg 4 - Over 1.5 goals

Liverpool to win

Liverpool remain unbeaten under Iraola and have already beaten Ipswich and Atletico Madrid in recent weeks, while Tottenham have failed to score in four Premier League matches. Seven of the last 10 meetings between these sides have ended in Liverpool victories. That, coupled with home advantage, can help the Reds make a winning start to their Carabao Cup campaign.

Cody Gakpo 2+ shots

Gakpo made his return from injury with a 30-minute appearance against Fulham. The winger has registered eight shots across four league outings this season, including six away to Newcastle United, and has supplied three assists. With Bradley Barcola adding competition on the left, Gakpo has the incentive to make his minutes count.

Dominic Solanke 2+ shots

Dominic Solanke started and scored when Tottenham beat Charlton 5-1 in the previous round. He had two shots in that game and could lead the line again as De Zerbi rotates his side. Solanke’s sharpness is still building after an interrupted pre-season, and he'll look to stake his claim for a starting spot in the league here.

Over 1.5 goals

Both teams arrive after 0-0 Premier League draws, but this fixture has a long history of producing goals. Nine of the last 10 meetings cleared the 1.5-goal mark, while Liverpool have scored at least twice in four of their five competitive matches under Iraola. Tottenham’s 5-1 win over Charlton also showed what their rotated attack can produce.

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