Leicester City vs. Tottenham | Preview

The Foxes will play The Spurs in both teams penultimate match of The Premier League this campaign. Tottenham are going to finish in second position whatever happens until the end of the season, while Leicester City are lying in 11th position and the Craig Shakespeare’s men can even reach the eight place if they finish in style.

Leicester City have been very strong at home, as they have won 10 of 17 matches at The King Power Stadium. Moreover, they have only lost on 3 occasions, having only conceded 18 goals in these 17 games. In addition, exactly Tottenham’s poor away form costed the team the chance to fight for the title. The Spurs have recorded 6 draws and 4 defeats in 17 visits this season.

These two teams have met for the first time in a competitive match in 1914 and since then they have played on 107 occasions! Leicester City have recorded 34 victories, while there have been 21 draws and 52 wins for The Spurs. However, the last time Leicester City won at home against Tottenham was in 2006 in The FA Cup.

The Mauricio Pochettino’s players have won 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches. They are having their best season in The Premier League, as they have already secured the second position in the standings. However, the Argentine manager won’t use Erik Lamela, who has received a hip injury. Danny Rose will also be sidelined, as the left fullback is suffering from a knee injury.

On the other hand, Shakespeare also has some problems with injuries. The captain of the team – Wes Morgan has a hamstring problem and will miss the match. Daniel Drinkwater is also ruled out of the game. Robert Huth and Andy King are doubtful, but they will surely be included in the squad.

Expected Starting XI:

Leicester City: Kasper Schmeichel; Fuchs, Danny Simpson, Benalouane, Chilwell; Ndidi, Riyad Mahrez, Marc Albrighton, Andy King; Okazaki, Jamie Vardy.

Tottenham Hotspur: Hugo Lloris; Vertonghen, Walker, Davies, Alderweireld; Victor Wanyama, Eriksen, Dele Alli, Eric Dier, Son; Harry Kane.