Introduction
Two Premier League teams looking for redemption face off on Sunday afternoon as Tottenham host Leicester at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. With both sides enduring tough spells in the league, this match could be pivotal in turning their seasons around.
Match Overview
Tottenham’s Premier League campaign has been underwhelming, with their last league victory coming in mid-December. Ange Postecoglou’s side currently sits in 15th place, grappling with an injury-hit squad. However, they head into this game on the back of a confidence-boosting 3-2 win against Hoffenheim in the Europa League.
Leicester, on the other hand, is in dire form. The Foxes, managed by Ruud van Nistelrooy, have lost seven consecutive league matches and find themselves languishing in 19th place. Their struggles away from home have been pronounced, with only five points from ten road matches this season.
Key Match Details
- Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
- Date: Sunday, 26 January
- Kick-off Time: 14:00 GMT / 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT
- Referee: Rob Jones
- VAR: Chris Kavanagh
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
- Tottenham: 3 wins
- Leicester: 1 win
- Draws: 1
- Last Meeting: Leicester 1-1 Tottenham (19 August 2024, Premier League)
Current Form
Tottenham
- Hoffenheim 2-3 Tottenham (23/01/25)
- Everton 3-2 Tottenham (19/01/25)
- Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham (15/01/25)
- Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham (12/01/25)
- Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool (08/01/25)
Leicester
- Leicester 0-2 Fulham (18/01/25)
- Leicester 0-2 Crystal Palace (15/01/25)
- Leicester 6-2 QPR (11/01/25)
- Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester (04/01/25)
- Leicester 0-2 Man City (29/12/24)
Team News
Tottenham
Tottenham’s injury list remains extensive, with key players such as Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Destiny Udogie unavailable. Dominic Solanke is out for six weeks with a knee injury, leaving Richarlison as the main attacking option. Yves Bissouma and Djed Spence are also doubts, while Pape Sarr’s condition is uncertain.
Predicted Tottenham Lineup (4-3-3)
Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Spence; Bentancur, Bergvall, Maddison; Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son
Leicester
Leicester could welcome back Wilfred Ndidi to training, but he is unlikely to feature on Sunday. Goalkeeper Mads Hermansen is also nearing a return but is expected to miss this clash. Long-term absentees Abdul Fatawu and Ricardo Pereira remain out.
Predicted Leicester Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Stolarczyk; Kristiansen, Faes, Vestergaard, Justin; Winks, Soumare; Mavididi, El Khannouss, Buonanotte; Vardy
Score Prediction
Tottenham’s strong attacking lineup should have the edge over a struggling Leicester defense. However, fatigue may hinder Spurs’ performance in the latter stages of the game. Expect Leicester to fight back but ultimately fall short.
Prediction: Tottenham 3-1 Leicester
Share Your Thoughts!
Who do you think will come out on top in this battle of struggling sides? Can Tottenham break their league winless streak, or will Leicester end their losing run? Share your predictions and insights in the comments below!
