Once again, we're in for a colourful fight! Leicester vs Tottenham Prediction
The first round of the English Premier League will conclude with a clash at the King Power Stadium on Monday evening, where Leicester will face off against Tottenham. Here is the match prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
Leicester
The Foxes were relegated from the top flight two years ago but are determined to return to the Premier League without delay. Last season, Leicester displayed excellent form and deservedly secured the top spot in the Championship. However, bookmakers still regard Leicester as the primary contender for relegation. This stems from the fact that the Foxes have not refreshed their squad, entering the new season with much of the same lineup that was relegated from the Premier League.
It’s worth noting that Leicester achieved promotion back to the top tier under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, who was lured away by Chelsea in the summer. The Foxes have now appointed Steve Cooper as their head coach, under whose leadership they played several friendlies during the summer break. The most noteworthy result was a 2-1 victory over Villarreal, while they suffered defeats against Palermo, Augsburg, and Leicester City without scoring a single goal in those matches.
Tottenham
Last season, the Spurs underwent a significant squad overhaul. Notably, Tottenham bid farewell to one of their key players, Harry Kane, and Ange Postecoglou had to adapt quickly as head coach while searching for new leaders within the team. To his credit, Postecoglou managed the situation well, as Tottenham finished fifth, which is quite commendable given the circumstances.
During the summer, Tottenham splashed out a significant sum to sign Dominic Solanke, who netted 19 goals for Bournemouth last season. Additionally, they secured Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig. The Spurs played several friendly matches over the summer, suffering only two defeats against Bayern Munich, while also securing victories over Hearts, QPR, Kobe, and K-League All-Stars.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the 22/23 season, the teams exchanged high-scoring home victories – 6-2 in London and 4-1 at Leicester's ground.
- Both teams have scored in each of the last five encounters.
- At least four goals have been scored in each of the last five matches between these sides.
Leicester vs Tottenham Prediction
Bookmakers are giving a clear advantage to Tottenham, with odds of 1.60 for a Spurs victory. We believe it's worth considering a bet on "Both teams to score" at odds of 1.62.
