Prediction: Tottenham vs Leicester

Verdict: Harry Kane to score anytime

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Unibet

Hoping to make an immediate return to winning ways on Saturday evening, Tottenham will welcome Leicester to north London.

Tottenham

Starting with the hosts, while Tottenham might have been smelling the chance to lay down a Champions League marker on foreign soil earlier in the week, Antonio Conte’s men put in a downbeat display. Eventually hit with a late 2-0 loss away at Sporting Lisbon, Spurs will be desperate to prove that was just a minor blip. However, last seen on Premier League duties picking up a 2-1 victory against top-flight returners Fulham, the one-time Chelsea boss has seen his side muster 14 points from their opening six outings. Likewise, one of just two sides who can boast an unbeaten start to the 2022/23 campaign, Tottenham have also not lost a domestic showdown since back in April. Despite their European blip in midweek, Saturday’s hosts should be boosted by a rather rampant record against Leicester. Including a 3-1 romp when they welcomed the Foxes to north London back on May 1st, Conte’s side have won each of their last three meetings against the Premier League strugglers.

Team News

Still dealing with a calf injury and not featuring over the past month, Lucas Moura will once again miss out on Saturday evening.

Having to settle for a spot in Spurs’ last three appearances, Sweden international Dejan Kulusevski will be hoping for a full recall this weekend.

Leicester

As for the visitors, last seen earlier in the month putting in a woeful display on the road, Leicester find themselves in the midst of a Premier League nightmare. While the Foxes might have had their sights set on securing a European return this season, there appears to be a huge amount of pressure on Brendan Rodgers’ shoulders. Only coming under more scrutiny for their shock 5-2 drumming away at Brighton on September 4th, the former Liverpool boss has seen his side muster just a single point from their opening six appearances. Making the trip to north London sat rock-bottom of the table and fearing that they could be at the heart of a relegation scrap, Leicester have continued to show a string of issues at the back. Including an action-packed 4-2 defeat away at Arsenal last month, Rodgers’ side have already shipped 16 Premier League strikes so far this season. Losing each of their last three meetings against Spurs by an aggregate score of 10-5, Saturday’s guests could be in for a tough test.

Team News

Still dealing with long-term injury issues, Leicester will once again be without the duo of Ryan Bertrand and Ricardo Pereira on Saturday evening.

Having to settle for a spot on the bench in the Foxes’ 5-2 defeat away at Brighton earlier in the month, Jamie Vardy could be in for a recall here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides last faced off back on May 1st, Tottenham picked up a 3-1 victory in north London.
• Likewise, Spurs have won each of their last three meetings against Leicester by an aggregate score of 10-5.
• England international Harry Kane has bagged five Premier League goals from his opening six appearances.
• Leicester have picked up just a single point from any of their first six Premier League showdowns.
• The Foxes have conceded 16 top-flight strikes so far this season – the second worst defensive tally.

Conclusion

While Tottenham might have been frustrated by their 2-0 loss away at Sporting Lisbon earlier in the week, Saturday’s hosts should be smelling the chance to make an immediate return to winning ways here. Still unbeaten in any of their opening six Premier League appearances, Conte’s men will be looking to cash in on a Leicester side who are in the midst of a real nightmare. Last seen on September 4th getting hit with a dreadful 5-2 drumming away at Brighton, the Foxes have collected just a single point so far this season. Watching Spurs pick up a 3-1 victory when they welcomed Rodgers’ side to north London back in May, it should also be noted that Tottenham have won each of their last three meetings against Saturday’s guests by an aggregate score of 10-5.

Verdict: Harry Kane to score anytime

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Unibet