Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Premier League 2024-25

Ange Postecoglou’s mission is to shed off the trophyless tag from the Lilywhites.

Who would have imagined that a team once crowned Premier League champions would later face the harsh reality of relegation? Leicester City’s journey from their fairytale title win in 2015-16 to relegation from the Premier League is a story filled with highs and lows. Yet, their tale did not end in despair.

Instead, Leicester displayed immense resilience, refusing to let setbacks define them. The Foxes dominated the Championship last season, amassing 97 points to top the table and earn direct promotion back to the Premier League. Their pre-season campaign, however, has been a mixed bag.

They started strong with a victory over Shrewsbury but suffered defeats to Palermo, Augsburg and Lenz, raising some concerns as they prepared for their Premier League return. Now, Leicester City face a formidable challenge as they lock horns with Tottenham Hotspur. The King Power Stadium will be buzzing with excitement as the home fans rally behind their team in what will undoubtedly be a tough encounter.

Key players such as Stephy Mavididi, Jamie Vardy and Abdul Fatawu will be pivotal in ensuring Leicester not only stays clear of relegation but also mounts a serious challenge for a top-five finish. With Leicester, anything is possible, after all, they once achieved the impossible by winning the Premier League against all odds. Their belief in miracles remains as strong as ever. The Foxes will be determined to make their mark once again on the biggest stage.

Tottenham Hotspur, long burdened by the ignominious ‘trophy-less’ label, will ardently seek to expunge this unflattering stigma as they embark upon a season laden with opportunities. Not only will their ambitions manifest on the domestic front, but they will also be vying for supremacy in the UEFA Europa League, having secured a commendable fifth-place finish in the Premier League last season.

Although Spurs narrowly missed out on a coveted UEFA Champions League berth to Aston Villa, their resolve remains unshaken. Ange Postecoglou, embarking on his quest to glory, faces his first challenge of the new season against Leicester City, a club buoyed by their promotion to the Premier League after a year-long absence. Tottenham’s pre-season campaign was nothing short of remarkable.

They triumphed in every fixture until suffering defeats in their last two encounters against Bayern Munich. Nevertheless, Spurs will be resolute in swiftly recovering from this setback, aiming to commence their Premier League campaign with a resounding victory over Leicester City. Tottenham Hotspur will be intent on commencing their campaign with a decisive victory, while Leicester City will be eager to secure a potentially miraculous upset in their opening Premier League fixture.

This encounter promises to be both intriguing and exhilarating. Although Tottenham Hotspur might possess the upper hand owing to their superior offensive quality and recent signings, Leicester City FC should not be underestimated, particularly given their formidable presence at King Power Stadium.

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 20 August 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: King Power Stadium, Leicester, United Kingdom.

Form:

Leicester (in all competitions): L-L-L-W-L

Tottenham (in all competitions): L-L-W-W-W

Our @premierleague campaign begins on Monday! 🤍🔋 @bppulseuk pic.twitter.com/qKz5Zz9Tpp

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 17, 2024

Players to watch:

Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City)

Steffi Alvaro Mavididi, the 26-year-old centre-forward hailing from Derby, embarked on his footballing journey with Southend United at the age of 13 before advancing to Arsenal. During his tenure at Arsenal, he was loaned out to Charlton Athletic and Preston North End. In 2018, Mavididi chose to further his career in Italy’s top tier, signing with Juventus‘ under-23 team.

His stellar performances at Juventus earned him a contract with Montpellier. There he spent three years, amassing nearly a century of appearances and netting 21 crucial goals. In 2023, Mavididi joined Leicester City, where he has thus far made 46 appearances and scored 12 goals.

Additionally, he has been an active participant in England’s U17, U18 and U19 teams. Mavididi was also honoured as the EFL Championship Player of the Month in December 2023. With these accolades and responsibilities, he will be pivotal in driving Leicester City’s offensive prowess in the upcoming match.

Run-in to Monday 🏃‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/AGY3hQb1Gr

— Leicester City (@LCFC) August 17, 2024

James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspurs)

James Maddison’s recent tweet garnered widespread attention following his omission from Gareth Southgate‘s final 26-man squad for the England national team for Euro 2024. Maddison’s return to King Power Stadium promises to be an emotionally charged affair. He had previously graced the pitch in 163 matches for Leicester City FC over five years before moving to Tottenham Hotspur following Leicester’s relegation.

The 5’9″ attacking midfielder, originally from Coventry, began his footballing journey at Coventry City before making a mark at Norwich City with 47 appearances and 15 goals. His impressive loan spell at Aberdeen also caught the eyes of scouts, leading Leicester City to secure his services. Maddison has since made 28 appearances and scored four goals for Tottenham Hotspur.

Here he has played a crucial role in transforming the club’s fortunes. Ange Postecoglou will be keen to ensure that Maddison continues to excel, especially as he seeks to prove his worth and secure his place in future major international tournaments for England.

Match facts:

• Spurs won three of their last five matches.
• Leicester won a solitary game in their last five matches.
• Spurs are coming after a slender home defeat to Bayern.

Leicester vs Tottenham: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Tip 1: Spurs to win the match: -175 with BetRivers
• Tip 2: Dominic Solanke to score first: +450 with FanDuel
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.5: -188 with Bet365

Injury and team news:

For the home side, Steve Cooper will have the luxury to pick his best combination of players from a fully fit and available side.

For the visitors, apart from the injury of Fraser Forster, there does not seem to be any active injury concerns for Ange Postecoglou.

Head-to-head:

• Total matches: 120
• Leicester won: 38
• Spurs won: 61
• Matches drawn: 21

Predicted lineup:

Leicester City predicted lineup (4-3-3) :

Hermansen (GK); Pereira, Faes, Vestergaard, Justin; Winks, Ndidi, Soumare; Reid, Mavididi, Fatawu

Tottenham Hotspurs predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Vicario (GK); Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Solanke

Match prediction for Leicester vs Tottenham:

Despite a shaky end to their pre-season campaign, we must never forget that Spurs literally won every single fixture in their pre-season campaign before facing Bayern. With the inclusion of Solanke, Spurs look like a deadly team that can be a nightmare for any opposition. We are expecting the visitors to kickstart their campaign in the most convincing manner.

Prediction: Leicester 0-3 Tottenham

Telecast for Leicester vs Tottenham:

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UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

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