Two crisis-hit Premier League sides collide on Sunday as Tottenham vs Leicester Premier League takes center stage in a pivotal relegation scrap. With both teams winless in 2025 and desperate for points, this clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could define their survival hopes.
Match Overview
Date & Time: Sunday, 26 January 2025 • 2:00 PM (UK) / 9:00 AM (ET)
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
How to Watch:
- UK: Not televised (highlights on Match of the Day)
- US: USA Network (TV) / Fubo (streaming)
Team News: Injuries Reshape Lineups
Tottenham’s Injury Crisis
Spurs face a staggering 12 absences, including goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, defender Cristian Romero, and striker Dominic Solanke (out for six weeks with a knee injury). Midfielders Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Sarr are fitness doubts, but Ange Postecoglou may field a patched-up XI featuring Richarlison and Son Heung-min.
Predicted Tottenham XI (4-2-3-1):
Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Reguilón; Bentancur, Sarr; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Richarlison
Leicester’s New Signing Debut?
Leicester’s new defender Woyo Coulibaly could debut to shore up a leaky backline. However, goalkeeper Mads Hermansen and midfield anchor Wilfred Ndidi remain sidelined. Jamie Vardy, despite limited service, leads a Foxes attack that’s scored just twice in seven league games.
Predicted Leicester XI (4-2-3-1):
Stolarczyk; Coulibaly, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Skipp, Soumaré; McAteer, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Vardy
Head-to-Head & Key Stats
- Historical Edge: Spurs have won 5 of their last 6 home league games vs Leicester, scoring 3+ goals in each win.
- Goal Fest: 5 of their last 6 meetings saw over 3.5 goals.
- Current Form: Leicester have lost 7 consecutive league games; Tottenham are winless in 6.
Tottenham vs Leicester Premier League Prediction
Despite their defensive woes, Tottenham’s attack (2nd-highest scorers in the league) should overpower Leicester’s fragile defense, which has conceded 48 goals this season—the worst in the league.
Predicted Score: Tottenham 3-1 Leicester
Betting Tips:
- Tottenham to win & over 2.5 goals (4/6 odds).
- Richarlison to score anytime (boosted to 6/1 with bet365).
Why Back Tottenham?
- Home Advantage: Spurs average 2.36 goals per home game.
- Leicester’s Away Woes: The Foxes have lost 5 straight away matches, conceding 3+ goals each time.
Conclusion: A Must-Win for Both
The Tottenham vs Leicester Premier League clash is a relegation six-pointer with no room for error. While Spurs’ firepower gives them the edge, Leicester’s desperation could spark surprises.
