Tottenham appear to be in top form after victories over Elfsborg and Brentford, but they now face their toughest test yet in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool. Holding a narrow one-goal advantage, everything hinges on Ange Postecoglou and his squad. This is a massive game for both sides, but the stakes feel even higher for Tottenham. Sitting 14th in the Premier League, a cup triumph could be their only lifeline this season—and possibly Postecoglou’s as well.

Tottenham are struggling in the Premier League, barely able to catch a break, but they seem to come alive in cup competitions. Ange Postecoglou faces mounting pressure, yet winning the Carabao Cup could be his saving grace at Spurs.

On It’s Called Soccer, Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher shared their insights while previewing this clash, offering intriguing predictions about the outcome.

Tottenham are not favourites to go through

Tottenham are not expected to progress, as Liverpool are the stronger side both on paper and in form. However, Spurs had a better transfer window, strengthening their squad to cover injuries, while Liverpool made no new signings.

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher weighed in on the match, offering contrasting predictions. Carragher confidently backed Liverpool to win 3-1 and secure a spot in the final. Neville, however, predicted a draw, believing Tottenham would find a way to advance. Despite acknowledging Liverpool as clear favourites, he expressed a strong feeling that Spurs could pull off a surprise result and go on to win the Carabao Cup.

Neville not only predicted a draw for this match but also named a potential goalscorer.

When asked to pick a player to find the net, Carragher backed Cody Gakpo to score in Liverpool’s 3-1 win. Neville, sticking to his 2-2 prediction, tipped Tottenham’s new signing, Mathys Tel, to get on the scoresheet.

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All eyes will be on Mathys Tel to make an impact, but as the pundits suggest, this won’t be an easy game for Tottenham. However, with their unpredictability, Spurs have a habit of defying expectations—and they just might do it again.