Premier League Monday night football is back on August 19, with Tottenham Hotspur visiting Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. Leicester, adjusting to life without former coach Enzo Maresca, face a tough test against a Spurs side aiming for a top-four finish this season. Last year, Tottenham missed out on Champions League football after losing to Manchester City, ending up in fifth place, which secured them a spot in the Europa League. Despite a strong start under manager Ange Postecoglou, injuries and inconsistency saw Spurs fall short of their title aspirations.
As Postecoglou prepares for his second season in charge, Monday’s match will also be the first competitive game for new Leicester coach Steve Cooper, who replaced Maresca after the latter joined Chelsea. Leicester earned promotion back to the Premier League by winning the Championship, but they struggled in pre-season with three straight losses after a promising start. The team also faces potential distractions from an ongoing financial investigation, although any penalties won’t be decided until 2025.
Tottenham will be without Yves Bissouma, who is suspended, and may also miss Fraser Forster and Richarlison due to injuries. New signing Dominic Solanke could make his debut. Meanwhile, Leicester are dealing with several key injuries, including Patson Daka and Jamie Vardy, leaving them short of attacking options. Harry Winks, formerly of Tottenham, is expected to start for Leicester.
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With Leicester missing key attackers and struggling to score in their last three pre-season games, Tottenham have a good chance of keeping a clean sheet. While Spurs weren’t defensively strong in pre-season, their attacking power should help them give Leicester a tough return to the Premier League.
Tip: Tottenham win
Over 2.5
Given that nine of the last ten matches between Leicester City and Tottenham have produced more than three goals, it’s clear these encounters tend to be high-scoring affairs. With both teams having a history of attacking play and defensive vulnerabilities, especially with Leicester missing key defenders and Tottenham’s strong forward line, it’s reasonable to expect that this match will also see over 2.5 goals.
Tip: Over 2.5
