Prediction: Leicester vs Tottenham

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 2/3

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Getting their respective Premier League adventures underway on Monday night, Leicester and Tottenham will meet at the King Power.

Leicester

Starting with the hosts, while Leicester might have stormed their way to an immediate Premier League return last season, the Foxes appear to have a real battle on their hands this time around. Now under the guidance of new boss Steve Cooper, the Blues are already pencilled in as a leading relegation contender this year. With potential sanctions still looming over them, the former Nottingham Forest manager will also be worried by a downbeat end to their summer preparations. Drawing a line under their summer plans with a thumping 3-0 drumming at the hands of French outfit Lens, Leicester lost all of their final three pre-season appearances by an aggregate score of 5-0. Despite claiming a remarkable 4-1 romp when they welcomed Spurs to the King Power in February of last year, Cooper’s side could face a stern challenge here.

Team News

All dealing with reported fitness issues, Leicester are sweating over the fitness of Conor Coady, Patson Daka and attacking talisman Jamie Vardy on Monday night. Arriving from Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon this summer for a reported fee in the region of €17million, Issahaku Fatawu should make his Foxes debut here.

Playing a crucial role in Leicester’s Championship title charge last season, ex-Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks will feature against his former club. Completing a move from Chelsea last month, 18-year-old Michael Golding could partner Winks in the middle of the park.

Tottenham

As for the visitors, eventually falling short last season in the race to book a Champions League return, Tottenham have plenty of pressure on their shoulders this time around. Losing five of their final seven Premier League appearances last year, Ange Postecoglou’s men will know that defensive resolve is their key priority. Signing off their pre-season preparations with an action-packed 3-2 loss at home against German giants Bayern Munich, the former Celtic boss has been vocal about his side’s extended struggles at the back. In fact, Monday’s guests recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their final 11 Premier League appearances last season. With a top-four return at the top of their agenda this year, Postecoglou’s camp will be desperate to make an early statement here.

Team News

Tottenham have confirmed that ex-Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma will not feature on Monday night after the 27-year-old was involved in an off-field incident. Still dealing with a long-term injury issue continuing on from last season, Brazilian marksmen Richarlison will not be part of Postecoglou’s squad at the King Power.

Completing what was a sensational £65million move from Bournemouth last week, Dominic Solanke will make his Tottenham debut here. Notching 17 Premier League goals last season, attacking talisman Heung-Min Son will spearhead Spurs’ charge on Monday.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Leicester and Tottenham last met at the King Power back in February 2023, the Foxes collected a shock 4-1 romp.
• However, Spurs have won each of their other four meetings against Monday’s hosts.
• Leicester lost all of their final three pre-season appearances this summer by an aggregate score of 5-0.
• Tottenham recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their final 11 Premier League appearances last season.
• Each of the last five meetings between Leicester and Tottenham have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

With their sights set on booking a lucrative Champions League return this season, Tottenham will be hoping to make an early statement on Monday night. However, while Spurs might be pencilled in as a standout contender when they travel to the King Power, Postecoglou’s side will be concerned by their most recent trip to Leicester. Hit with an action-packed 4-1 loss when they arrived at the Premier League returns in February of last year, Monday’s opponents do have a habit of producing fireworks when they meet. With each of the previous five showdowns against Leicester and Tottenham finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome here.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 2/3

Bookmaker: Dachbet