Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City will square off in a crucial Premier League fixture on January 25 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs enter this fixture on the back of a 3-2 Europa League win against Hoffenheim while Leiceter are coming off seven consecutive Premier League defeats. Despite a poor run of form this season, Ange Postecoglou’s men will look to capitalize of Leiceter’s struggles, who are currently sitting second from the bottom of the table.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City: Match Preview
Tottenham Hotspur are coming off three consecutive Premier League defeats, with their last defeat came against Everton in an away fixture. Despite their dismal form in this competition, they have delivered remarkable performances in the knockout stages of other events. They will enter this fixture with confidence, having recorded four straight wins in knockout competitions, including League Cup victories over Liverpool and Manchester United, a FA Cup win over Tamworth, and a 3-2 win against Hoffenheim in UEFA Europa League.
Leicester city, on the other hand, dominated Queens Park rangers 6-2 in the FA Cup third round despite enjoying a poor Premier League campaign. They endured seven consecutive losses in this competition, with a sole victory in their last 14 outings. Currently sitting 19th in the table, Leicester City’s away form is also dismal, with no clean sheets this season and conceded at least three goals in their last five Premier League matches at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City: Head-to-Head
Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City have so far played 37 matches against each other. Teh Spurs hold a slight upper hand, having won 16 of those meetings. Meanwhile, Leicester emerged victorious on 14 occasions and seven matches between them ended in draws. In their last five encounters, the Spurs have won three matches, highlighting their dominance heading into this fixture.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 20/08/2024 | Leicester City 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League |
| 11/02/2023 | Leicester City 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League |
| 17/09/2022 | Tottenham Hotspur 6-2 Leicester City | Premier League |
| 01/05/2022 | Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Leicester City | Premier League |
| 20/01/2022 | Leicester City 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League |
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Rodrigo Bentancur and Fraser Forster have returned to Tottenham Hotspur’s squad against Hoffenheim from concussion and illness., respectively. Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma are expected to make their return while Antonin Kinsky and Djed Spence will be available for selection. Dominic Solanke will be sidelined for six weeks with a knee injury. Their long-term absentees include Guglielmo Vicario (ankle), Cristian Romero (thigh), Micky van de Ven (hamstring), Wilson Odobert (hamstring), Destiny Udogie (hamstring), Brennan Johnson (calf), and Timo Werner (hamstring).
For Leicester City, new signing Woyo Coulibaly is likely to make his Premier League debut when they travel to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Abdul Fatawu (knee), Wilfred Ndidi (thigh), and Ricardo Pereira (thigh) will be sidelined due to injuries. Mads Hermansen who sustained a groin injury is also doubtful for this fixture.
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup
Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Spence; Sarr, Bentancur, Maddison; Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son
Leicester City Predicted Lineup
Stolarczyk; Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Skipp, Soumare; McAteer, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Vardy
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 26, 2025
Match Time: 9:00 AM ET
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Television Broadcast: USA Network
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City: Match Prediction
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City are struggling in the Premier League. However, their contrasting knockout forms suggest that this clash will favor the hosts more. Despite missing several players due to injuries, Spurs have shown resilience in Cup competitions. Their defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern but Leiceter’s dismal league form and defensive struggles make Spurs strong favourites heading into this match.
Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City Predicted Result: 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur win
