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Spurs vs Liverpool will be an important matchup in the EPL calendar. Although it can't be tagged as a traditional derby match, the fixture will surely be high-profile, considering the current positioning of these storied clubs in the league table. While the Spurs must get three crucial points to achieve their top-four dream, the Reds will continue their quest to remain at the top and keep their title hope alive. Ahead of the heated matchup on December 22, 2024, fans might be interested in a simulated match between the two.
That said, this article will help fans determine which storied club they must pick in a Spurs vs Liverpool matchup, for the best results in EA FC 25 Manager or Kick-off mode.
Note: Several aspects of this article are subjective and might not reflect any similarity between real-life strategies used by both teams on the pitch.
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Spurs vs Liverpool in EA FC 25: Which team is better?
Before jumping into the comparison, note that we're only comparing the highest-rated players of both teams. As mentioned in the disclaimer, the player roles and formations might not be similar to what the managers use in real life.
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That said, here's a detailed comparison:
Spurs vs Liverpool in EA FC 25: Player attributes comparison
The Lilywhites and the Reds operate on a similar philosophy on the virtual pitch. Both teams follow a short-passing approach while maintaining a high defense line.
On the Spurs side, Dominic Solanke (81 Shooting and 83 Physicality) leads the attack line as a sole striker. Meanwhile, Heung Min Son (87 Pace and 89 Shooting) and Brennan Johnson (89 Pace and 78 Dribbling) help the English striker from the left and right ends.
On the contrary, Diego Jota (82 Pace and 84 Dribbling) leads the Reds' attacking line on his own.
Clearly, the Lilywhites have the upper hand when it comes to posing a threat to the opponent's final third area.
Talking about the midfield area, the Lilywhites have three exceptional players who are reliable for both defensive and attacking duties. The midfield consists of James Maddison (86 Passing and 86 Dribbling), Dejan Kulusevski (80 Passing and 83 Dribbling), and Yves Bissouma (75 Passing and 81 Dribbling).
While both Kulusevski and Maddison focus on their attacking role as box-to-box players, Bissouma stays in the back and helps the squad with his long balls or precise passes as a deep-lying midfielder. Basically, he acts as the pivot player of the team.
On the flip side, Liverpool has a total of five promising midfielders who are the backbone of the team. Luis Diaz (90 Pace and 87 Dribbling) and Mohamed Salah (89 Pace and 88 Dribbling) play as inverted wingers who help Diego Jota and overload the penalty box to pose additional threats.
Dominic Szobozlai (82 Pace and 84 Passing) acts as the main playmaker in the team. Meanwhile, Alexis Mac Allister (85 Passing and 84 Dribbling) and Ryan Gravenberch (76 Shooting and 81 Dribbling) stay as CDMs to help the defense line.
Clearly, the Reds have better midfield depth compared to the Lilywhites.
At the backline, Destiny Udogie (88 Pace and 80 Physicality) and Pedro Porro (82 Pace and 81 Dribbling) are two reliable side-backs for the Lilywhites. They often go up front to keep options open for attacking from wide areas. Meanwhile, Micky Van De Ven (88 Pace and 83 Defending) and Cristian Romero (85 Defending and 81 Physicality) play as CBs to stop any incoming threats from the opponents.
On the other hand, Andrew Robertson (82 Passing and 81 Defending) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (90 Passing and 80 Defending) play sidebacks for the Reds. While Andrew Robertson goes in front to help Luis Diaz to attack from the wide areas, Trent acts as a falseback and joins Graverberch and Mac-Allister in the midfield. Meanwhile, Virgil Van Dijk (89 Defending and 86 Physicality) and Ibrahim Konate (83 Defending and 84 Physicality) are two solid CBs for the squad.
Lastly, at the goal, Alisson (86 Diving and 89 Reflexes) has the upper hand over Guglielmo Vicario (84 Diving and 87 Reflexes) in several aspects (like ball handling, positioning, etc).
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Spurs vs Liverpool in EA FC 25: Tactics and formation comparison
The Lilywhites operate on a standard 4-3-3 Holding formation, with wingers on both sides along with one CDM. The squad uses short-passing as their build-up style, and maintains a high defensive approach.
On the flip side, the Reds follow a classic 4-2-3-1 formation, with no traditional wingers, and two CDMs to keep the defense line intact. Like the Lilywhites, Liverpool also uses short-passing as a build-up style, and maintains a high defensive approach.
Spurs vs Liverpool in EA FC 25: Final verdict
It's quite evident that fans must opt for Liverpool to yield the best results in EA FC 25 Kick-off or Manager mode. The Reds have a strong defense and midfield, while the Lilywhites have a slight advantage on the attacking side since they have three players to put pressure on the opponent's final third area.
It'll be interesting to see the simulation of the match ahead of the real-life Spurs vs Liverpool clash on December 22, 2024.
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