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The Premier League returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Leicester City take on Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur side in an important clash at the King Power Stadium on Monday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview
Tottenham Hotspur finished in fifth place in the Premier League standings last season and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The North London outfit suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Leicester City, on the other hand, finished at the top of the EFL Championship table and have improved in recent months. The Foxes slumped to a 3-0 defeat against Lens in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Tottenham Hotspur have a good historical record against Leicester City and have won 68 out of the 120 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Leicester City's 31 victories.
- Leicester City defeated Tottenham Hotspur by a 4-1 scoreline in the previous meeting between the two teams in the Premier League in February 2023 and last won consecutive league games against them in 1999.
- Tottenham Hotspur have failed to find the back of the net in only one of their last 17 matches away from home against Leicester City in the Premier League, with their only such result during this period coming in a 3-0 defeat in 1997.
- Leicester City are unbeaten on their last nine occasions when they have begun their league campaign with a home game.
Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction
Tottenham Hotspur have shown marked improvement under Ange Postecoglou but have a few issues to solve in the coming months. Dominic Solanke has brought fresh life to his side's attack and will look to make his mark in this fixture.
Leicester City have shown marked improvement over the past year but will be up against a powerful opponent this week. Tottenham Hotspur are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Leicester City 1-4 Tottenham Hotspur
Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Tottenham Hotspur to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Tottenham Hotspur to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Dominic Solanke to score - Yes
