Two struggling Premier League teams meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Tottenham host Leicester City. Both sides are desperate to end their dismal league form, with Spurs winless since mid-December and Leicester enduring seven straight defeats.
Match Details
- Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
- Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 14:00 GMT / 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT
- Referee: Rob Jones
- VAR: Chris Kavanagh
Recent Form
Tottenham (Last 5 Games in All Competitions):
- Win: Hoffenheim 2-3 Tottenham (23/01/25)
- Loss: Everton 3-2 Tottenham (19/01/25)
- Loss: Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham (15/01/25)
- Win: Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham (AET) (12/01/25)
- Win: Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool (08/01/25)
Leicester (Last 5 Games in All Competitions):
- Loss: Leicester 0-2 Fulham (18/01/25)
- Loss: Leicester 0-2 Crystal Palace (15/01/25)
- Win: Leicester 6-2 QPR (11/01/25)
- Loss: Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester (04/01/25)
- Loss: Leicester 0-2 Manchester City (29/12/24)
Team News
Tottenham:
Manager Ange Postecoglou is dealing with a long list of injuries. Dominic Solanke is sidelined for six weeks due to a knee injury, leaving Richarlison as the primary striker. Yves Bissouma and Djed Spence are doubts, while Pape Sarr’s availability remains uncertain.
Spurs are also missing key players such as Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson, Destiny Udogie, and Guglielmo Vicario.
Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Spence; Bentancur, Bergvall, Maddison; Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son.
Leicester:
Leicester will be without Wilfred Ndidi, who recently returned to training but isn’t ready for action. Goalkeeper Mads Hermansen is nearing a return from a groin injury but isn’t expected to feature. Long-term absentees Abdul Fatawu and Ricardo Pereira also remain unavailable.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Stolarczyk; Kristiansen, Faes, Vestergaard, Justin; Winks, Soumare; Mavididi, El Khannouss, Buonanotte; Vardy.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings):
- Tottenham Wins: 3
- Leicester Wins: 1
- Draws: 1
Last Meeting: Leicester 1-1 Tottenham (19 August 2024)
Prediction
Both teams are desperate for points, but Tottenham’s superior quality and home advantage should give them the edge. Despite their exhaustion, Spurs are likely to start strong and capitalize on Leicester’s defensive vulnerabilities. The Foxes, who haven’t scored in their last two league games, are unlikely to keep pace with Spurs’ attack.
Prediction: Tottenham 3-1 Leicester
Key Players to Watch
- Tottenham: Richarlison, James Maddison, Son Heung-min
- Leicester: Jamie Vardy, Stephy Mavididi, Wout Faes
Expect Tottenham to secure a much-needed win in what could be a turning point for their Premier League campaign.
