As the 2024 Premier League season kicks off, all eyes will be on Leicester City as they make their return to the top flight after winning the Championship last season.
They will face a challenging opening match against Tottenham Hotspur, who finished fifth in the Premier League last year.
This exciting encounter will take place on August 19th at the King Power Stadium and promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the opening weekend of the league.
Match Preview
Leicester City enters the match on the back of a disappointing preseason, having suffered a 3-0 defeat to Lens in their final friendly.
After a solid Championship campaign where they amassed 97 points, the Foxes are looking to regain their footing in the Premier League.
However, their recent form is concerning, with three consecutive losses in friendlies, albeit with a victory over Shrewsbury Town mixed in.
Despite their struggles in preparation, Leicester did finish strong in the Championship, winning three of their last four matches.
Tottenham Hotspur also comes into this match seeking improvement after a 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich in their last friendly.
Spurs started brightly but conceded three goals in the first half and could not recover despite pulling one back in the second half.
With four wins in their seven preseason matches, Spurs are hoping to build on their strong attacking performances.
However, their away form has been shaky, with only one win in their last six Premier League matches, and a tendency to concede multiple goals.
Head to Head
Historically, Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur have produced entertaining matches, with over 2.5 goals scored in each of their last five Premier League encounters.
Last season, the teams played to thrilling contests, highlighting the attacking talents on both sides.
However, Leicester will be looking to reverse their fortunes as they have struggled to secure victories against Tottenham in recent years.
Team News
Leicester City will be without several key players due to injury, including Jakub Stolarczyk, Patson Daka, Conor Coady, and club legend Jamie Vardy.
The departure of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea has left a gap in their midfield, but new signings Issahaku Fatawu and Caleb Okoli could make their competitive debuts, providing a fresh dynamic to the squad.
Tottenham Hotspur travels to Leicester with some injury concerns of their own.
New signing Dominic Solanke and forward Richarlison are both doubts for the match.
However, Archie Gray, who recently joined from Leeds United, may have the chance to debut in this important fixture.
Prediction
Given the overall quality of the Tottenham squad and their attacking potential, we predict that Spurs will emerge victorious in this match.
However, Leicester City is likely to find the back of the net, leading us to expect a scoreline featuring over 2.5 goals.
- Score Prediction: Leicester City 1-3 Tottenham Hotspur
Betting Tips
Tottenham Hotspur to Win: Betting on Spurs to secure the victory is a logical choice given their superior Premier League experience.
Over 2.5 Goals: With a history of high-scoring encounters between these two teams, a wager on over 2.5 goals is advisable.
Both Teams to Score – Yes: Considering both teams’ attacking capabilities, betting on both sides to score is a solid option.
Richarlison to Score Anytime: If he features, placing a bet on Richarlison to score could provide good returns, given his knack for finding the net.
