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Tottenham host Liverpool in an English Premier League match Sunday in London as both teams seek a confidence-building victory before the World Cup break. Both teams have lost two of their past two league matches but have had success in the Champions League, advancing to the knockout stage. Tottenham (8-2-3) are third in the Premier League table, but the injuries are piling up. They beat Bournemouth 3-2 last Saturday to snap a two-game league losing streak, then took a 2-1 road victory against Marseille in their final Champions League group-stage match Tuesday. Liverpool (4-4-4) are ninth in the table, eight points out of the top four. They also won their UCL group finale on Tuesday, 2-0 over Italian Serie A leader Napoli, but they have scored just one goal in losing consecutive EPL matches. The first was a stunning 1-0 setback to last-place Nottingham Forest on the road two weeks ago, and the latest was a 2-1 loss to Leeds last Saturday that snapped their 29-game unbeaten run at Anfield.

Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Liverpool are +114 favorites on the money line (risk $100 to win $114) in Caesars Sportsbook's latest Tottenham vs. Liverpool odds, while Spurs are +230 underdogs. A draw is priced at +245, and the over/under for total match goals is 2.5. Before locking in any Liverpool vs. Tottenham picks or English Premier League predictions, be sure you check out what soccer insider Jon Eimer has to say.

Eimer, widely known as "Buckets," is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He is 46-25-1 on English Premier League predictions for SportsLine in 2022, for a profit of almost $1,700 for $100 bettors.

Now, Eimer has broken down the Liverpool vs. Tottenham matchup from all sides. You can head to SportsLine to see the picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Tottenham vs. Liverpool:

  • Tottenham vs. Liverpool spread: Liverpool -0.5 (+110)
  • Tottenham vs. Liverpool over-under: 2.5 goals
  • Tottenham vs. Liverpool money line: Tottenham +230, Liverpool +114, Draw +245
  • Tottenham: They have scored a goal in 12 of their 13 EPL matches.
  • Liverpool: They have scored in 19 of the past 20 meetings (12-6-2).
  • Tottenham vs. Liverpool picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Tottenham

Spurs haven't beaten Liverpool since 2017, but they drew both games last season, with Son scoring in both matches and Harry Kane also getting a goal. Kane is second in the Premier League with 10 goals, and Pierre Hojberg (three goals), Ivan Perisic (four assists) and Rodrigo Betancur (two goals, two assists) provide strong support for the star striker. Tottenham are 5-0-1 at Hotspur Stadium this season, outscoring opponents 16-6. Their only home loss was in their most recent game there, but it was a 2-1 setback to fourth-place Newcastle, when Spurs had the edge in possession and shots.

Perisic shares the EPL lead in crosses into the penalty area (12) and Hojberg leads in progressive passes (69). Tottenham are among the best in the league in putting shots on target and keeping them away from their net. Just 28.3% of opponents' shots are on frame, the lowest mark in the league, and they put 38% of their attempts on net, fourth-best. Liverpool opponents put their tries on target 43.5 percent of the time, so Spurs have allowed far more shots but just four more on target than the Reds. Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is eighth in the EPL in save percentage (72.7).

Why you should back Liverpool

The Reds haven't lost to Spurs since 2017, going 7-3-0 since then, with a 19-10 advantage in goals. They now face a Tottenham team that will be missing star attackers Son Heung-min and Richarlison, so they can focus on stopping Kane. Dejan Kulusevski, another key piece of the attack, just returned to training so won't be match fit if he is able to play. Liverpool also have had injury woes, but they still lead the league in shots (212) and are second in possession (63%). They scored 17 goals in their six Champions League games, but have just three in their past four in EPL play.

A Liverpool attack led by Mohamed Salah (three goals), Roberto Firmino (six) and Darwin Nunez (three) can be a handful for any back line. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Roberston also create havoc by bombarding the box with excellent crosses. Alexander-Arnold is third in the league in passes into the penalty area (32), and Salah is fourth (29). The Egyptian striker is fourth in the EPL in shots (43), while Firmino is fourth in attempts on target (18) and puts 62 percent of his shots on net (sixth). They will test Hugo Lloris, who has allowed eight goals over his past five starts.

How to make EPL and Liverpool vs. Tottenham picks

Eimer has analyzed Sunday's Tottenham vs. Liverpool match from every angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total and has two other confident best bets, and both would pay out at plus money. He also has a full breakdown of the match, and he's only sharing those picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Liverpool vs. Tottenham in Sunday's Premier League match? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Tottenham vs. Liverpool match, all from the soccer expert who is 46-25-1 on his Premier League picks in 2022.