The inconsistent Tottenham Hotspur team has been in fifth place in the Premier League standings this season. With a 1-0 victory over Manchester City last week, the North Londoners will attempt to up their game in this match. On the other hand, Leicester City is currently 14th in the league and has not performed at their best this season.
In their previous match, the Foxes defeated Aston Villa by a convincing 4-2 score, and they will try to achieve a similar outcome this weekend. Things are suddenly looking up for Rodgers and his team, who are now 14th in the table and three points above the relegation zone thanks to two wins and a draw in their last three matches in all tournaments.
Prediction
Despite having an impressive team, Tottenham Hotspur will need to address a few issues before this game. Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane, who can be deadly on their day, will try to improve this weekend.
In recent weeks, Leicester City’s performance has improved, but they must improve their campaign to avoid relegation. At the moment, both teams have a level playing field, so this matchup could end in a draw.
Head-to-Head
- Compared to Leicester City’s 37 victories, Tottenham Hotspur have won 61 of the 119 games they have played against them. This is a good record to have against Leicester City.
- In their 16 Premier League home games against Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City has only kept one clean sheet, which came in a 3-0 victory in 1997.
- In the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur have won their last four games against Leicester City, their longest winning streak against the Foxes ever.
- There have been 71 goals scored between these two teams since Leicester City returned to the Premier League in 2014, more than any other match.
- Leicester City defeated Aston Villa for the first time since the World Cup break, scoring more goals against them than they had in their previous five games.
Team news
Even though Tottenham greatly benefits from Conte’s return, the Italian has to deal with the disappointing news that first-choice goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will miss six to eight weeks due to a knee injury sustained in the victory over Man City.
Fraser Forster will start in goal for the time being, and it remains to be seen if Pape Sarr (hip) and Lucas Moura (tendon) can play a role in this one, despite reports that Tottenham may attempt to entice Ben Foster out of retirement. After undergoing surgery for an ankle stress fracture, Yves Bissouma faces a lengthy absence, but he was unlikely to start here.
Because Cristian Romero is suspended following his red card for two bookable offenses against Man City, Conte will be forced to make more than one defensive change here. Clement Lenglet or Davinson Sanchez will take over in the King Power’s backline.
Lineup
Leicester City:
- Ward;
- Castagne, Souttar, Faes, Kristiansen;
- Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall;
- Tete, Maddison, Barnes;
- Iheanacho
Tottenham Hotspur:
- Forster;
- Sanchez, Dier, Davies;
- Emerson, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Perisic;
- Kulusevski, Kane, Son
Betting Tips
Game to have more than 2.5 goals: Draw; Leicester City to score first; Harry Kane to score;
Where to watch
Star Sports Network in India holds the broadcasting rights for the English Premier League in 2022 and 2023. The Manchester United vs. Leeds United match can be watched live on the Disney+ Hotstar app or website.