Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City betting tips: Premier League preview, predictions & odds
Last Updated: December 20, 2020 7:21 am
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City betting tips
This article covers Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City betting tips and predictions.
Also included is a thorough Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City betting preview.
Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City: Match details
Match: Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City
Competition: Premier League
Date: December 20, 2020
Kick-off time: 2:15 pm, December 20, 2020 (UK time)
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 24: General view outside the stadium ahead of the U18 Premier League between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Betting prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Leicester City
Tottenham Hotspur’s title hopes took a big hit on Wednesday as they were defeated by league leaders Liverpool.
Roberto Firmino’s 90th-minute winner means that Spurs now trail the Reds by three points.
Leicester City were also tripped up by a Merseyside club as they were beaten by Everton.
However, the Foxes remain in fourth and a point off of Spurs despite the defeat.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City: Recommended bets
Harry Kane to score first. Tottenham will be looking for a major response on Sunday following their crushing defeat at Anfield.
Spurs will be hoping their talisman Kane will step up to the plate to once again score against Leicester.
Kane has an incredible record against the Foxes netting 16 goals in 14 appearances in all competitions.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 16: Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool with Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho at the end of the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on December 16, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City: What are the betting odds?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City – recent form and head to head statistics
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Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Manchester United FC - 1:3
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Newcastle United FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC - 2:2
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Aston Villa FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC - 0:2
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GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Tottenham Hotspur FC - 3:0
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Arsenal FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC - 2:1
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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West Ham United FC vs Leicester City FC - 3:2
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Leicester City FC vs Manchester City FC - 0:2
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Leicester City FC vs Manchester United FC - 3:1
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Leicester City FC vs Sheffield United FC - 5:0
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Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Leicester City FC - 1:2
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| April 11, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 1 - 3 | Manchester United FC |
| April 4, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Newcastle United FC | 2 - 2 | Tottenham Hotspur FC |
| March 21, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Aston Villa FC | 0 - 2 | Tottenham Hotspur FC |
| March 20, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 - 0 | Southampton FC |
| March 18, 2021 | UEFA Europa League 20/21 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 3 - 0 | Tottenham Hotspur FC |
| April 11, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | West Ham United FC | 3 - 2 | Leicester City FC |
| April 3, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Leicester City FC | 0 - 2 | Manchester City FC |
| March 21, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Leicester City FC | 3 - 1 | Manchester United FC |
| March 14, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Leicester City FC | 5 - 0 | Sheffield United FC |
| March 6, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 1 - 2 | Leicester City FC |
| Tottenham Hotspur FC | Leicester City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Matches played | 31 |
| 14 | Matches won | 17 |
| 323 | Goal attempts | 357 |
| 138 | Shots on goal | 136 |
| 117 | Shots off goal | 107 |
| 127 | Corner kicks | 162 |
| 50% | Average ball possession | 53% |
| 68 | Shots blocked | 114 |
| 47 | Cards given | 55 |
| 480 | Free kicks | 430 |
| 33 | Offsides | 59 |
| 3 | Shots on post | 4 |
| 7 | Shots on bar | 5 |
| 41 | Goals by foot | 47 |
| 10 | Goals by head | 4 |
| 52 | Goals scored | 55 |
| 35 | Goals conceded | 37 |
| Tottenham Hotspur FC | Leicester City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Matches | 33 |
| 17 | Home Matches | 16 |
| 16 | Away Matches | 17 |
| 57 | Total Goals | 52 |
| 1.73 | Average Goals Scored | 1.58 |
| 13 | Wins | 14 |
| 14 | Losses | 13 |
| 6 | Draws | 6 |
| December 20, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 - 2 | Leicester City FC |
| July 19, 2020 | Premier League 19/20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 3 - 0 | Leicester City FC |
| September 21, 2019 | Premier League 19/20 | Leicester City FC | 2 - 1 | Tottenham Hotspur FC |
| February 10, 2019 | Premier League 18/19 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 3 - 1 | Leicester City FC |
| December 8, 2018 | Premier League 18/19 | Leicester City FC | 0 - 2 | Tottenham Hotspur FC |
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur after Harry Kane scores his teams 5th goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary’s Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City: Match preview
In the major top of the table clash between Liverpool and Spurs, the north London club left Anfield empty-handed.
Jose Mourinho’s side looked to be set to clinch a point, however, a late strike from Firmino gave the Reds a major boost towards their hopes of retaining the title.
Spurs are now without a win in their last two games and trail Jurgen Klopp’s men by three points.
Their tricky run of games continues with Leicester on Sunday, having played against Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Liverpool in their last five outings.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary’s Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
The Foxes defeated by Everton
Leicester suffered a fifth defeat of the season on Wednesday losing to Everton at home.
Goals from Richarlison and Mason Holgate prevented Brendan Rodgers’ side from capitalising on teams around them dropping points.
The Foxes are still enjoying a successful season and remain in the top four.
Just one point separates them from Sunday’s opponents, Spurs.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at The King Power Stadium on November 8, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images,)
Tottenham Hotspur team news vs Leicester City
Gareth Bale is set to return on the weekend after recovering from an illness.
Japhet Tanganga misses Sunday’s clash with a shoulder injury.
Erik Lamela also remains on the sideline with a calf injury.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate Sergio Reguilon after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 01, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
Leicester City team news vs Tottenham Hotspur
Leicester look set to be boosted by the return of Timothy Castagne from a thigh injury.
Jonny Evans and Daniel Amartey are also likely to return with Evans back from suspension and Amartey recovering from a thigh injury.
Although, Caglar Soyuncu and Ricardo Pereira remain sidelined.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Leicester City’s Timoty Castagne looks on during the UEFA Europa League Group G stage match between Leicester City and Zorya Luhansk at The King Power Stadium on October 22, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Andrew Kearns – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Predicted Tottenham Hotspur line-up vs Leicester City
Predicted Tottenham Hotspur line-up vs Leicester City
Predicted Leicester City line-up vs Tottenham Hotspur
Predicted Leicester City line-up vs Tottenham Hotspur
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This article was edited by Benjamin Newman.
