Leicester Kicks Off Season Against Tottenham

Tonight, Leicester City is all set to kick off their 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a home game against Tottenham Hotspur. They’re in the spotlight with the Monday night kick-off, which can be either a lucky charm or a total disaster. Steve Cooper certainly has his work cut out for him.

Going into this match, Tottenham is seen as the favorite to win. But as we all know, anything can happen in the Premier League, especially on opening day. Fans might be feeling a mix of excitement and nerves.

Leicester certainly wants to shake off any pre-season jitters. Starting the season with a win could set a positive tone for what’s ahead. So, let’s dive into what we can expect from the Leicester vs Tottenham match.

This match kicks off at 8pm (BST), so be sure to tune in. The two teams have had quite a history, with Tottenham winning four of their last five encounters. Leicester only managed to win once in that stretch. Here’s a quick recap of their last five meetings:

On February 11, 2023, Leicester beat Tottenham 4-1. But just a few months earlier, on September 17, 2022, Tottenham crushed Leicester 6-2. They also had victories on May 1, 2022, and January 19, 2022. The last encounter before that was on May 23, 2021, with Tottenham winning 4-2.

For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports will broadcast the match, while in the USA, fans can catch the action on various platforms including fuboTV and NBC Sports.

Unfortunately for the Foxes, injuries have hit them hard in pre-season. Star striker Patson Daka will be out for a few months after surgery, and Jamie Vardy is also sidelined as he continues to recover. Defender Conor Coady is another absence for tonight’s match.

On the bright side for Tottenham, they have no players out with injuries. It’s good news for them, especially with Rodrigo Bentancur back in action after recovering from injury. However, Yves Bissouma won’t be available due to suspension.

Looking ahead to how the teams might line up, Leicester could have Hermansen in goal, with Pereira, Faes, Vestergaard, and Justin in defense. Midfield options might include Winks, Ndidi, and Soumare, while Reid, Mavididi, and Fatawu could lead the attack.

On the other hand, Tottenham may field Vicario in goal and include Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, and Udogie in defense. Bentancur, Sarr, and Maddison might take charge in midfield, with Kulusevski, Solanke, and Son upfront.

While anything can happen on the opening day of the Premier League, Leicester faces challenges with injuries and confidence after a tough pre-season. Many are anticipating a close encounter, but predictions may lean towards a tough 0-1 defeat for the home team.