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Leicester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
The Bundesliga is heading steeply towards the winter break. Many players are probably looking forward to a little time off. However, such a break is completely unknown to the Englishman. Because in the English Premier League, things really get going at this time of year. In the weeks of late December and early January, the teams have a packed schedule. Most games are played in a three-day, sometimes even a two-day rhythm. It may sound very tough at first, but this procedure is by no means astonishing for the Premier League players. So the upcoming 17th matchday marks the beginning of the hot phase in England. One of the top matches is certainly the duel between Leicester and Tottenham. We have looked into the two teams and give you an expertise for the game. So here you are at the right place with our Leicester – Tottenham tip.
Leicester City and Tottenham are both not really one of the BIG SIX teams in the Premier League anymore. While Leicester was never really a “big player”, many laugh when you still call the Londoners such. Currently, they are both in the upper mid-table of the league. Now they meet and the Foxes have the chance to pass Spurs.
Leicester – Tottenham Info
– Date & Time: 16/12/2021, at 20:30.
– Venue: Leicester, King Power Stadium
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 17
– TV coverage: Sky
Leicester Form & Balance Check
Miracles happen all the time. In football, Leicester City is the best example of this. With Claudio Ranieri, the Foxes narrowly avoided relegation in 2015 before celebrating arguably the most unexpected championship in Premier League history the following year. Since then, they have remained consistently in the upper midfield of the table. In addition, they can be found more often in European business. With a lot of passion, heart and leading players like identification figure Jamie Vardy and captain Kasper Schmeichel, the Foxes are a role model for many small clubs that it can also work without big money. They are currently in a commanding eighth place in the table. In addition, they have won two and drawn one of their last four games. Therefore, Leicester is quite stable on the road.
Also European next year
Also this year Leicester City were on the road internationally. However, they lost out in their Europa League group. Behind Napoli and surprisingly strong Muscovites, they only managed third place. Nevertheless, the Foxes will still be in Europe next year. By finishing third, they have qualified for the Conference League knockout phase. There they will meet Randers FC in February.
Leicester Facts & Analysis
– Champions in 2016
– Currently in eighth place
– Can move past Tottenham
– Remain international
Tottenham Form & Balance Check
It is very difficult to name a form at the moment for Tottenham Hotspurs. Because you have to play for them first and they haven’t done that for a while. In London, in fact, Corona is at work. Especially at Tottenham’s ground. After first having to cancel a league game, the last group game of the Conference League was also cancelled. And the latter will not be made up. Whether Spurs will stay in third place in their group or whether they will get points after all is not yet clear. However, it looks like they could be out of the international business. The match against Leicester is also not yet on a firm footing. Because at least one more player is said to have tested positive on Monday. We can remain curious.
If it’s a game, it’s a real game
Match cancellations are nothing new for Tottenham. Already on 28 November, the match against Burnley had to be cancelled due to heavy snowfall. Then, when Spurs were allowed on to the pitch in the two matches that followed, they delivered. A 2-0 and a 3-0 win against Brentford and Norwich were the result. Thus, both the offense and the defense have performed.
Tottenham facts & analysis
– Tottenham no longer a big player
– Currently ranked 7th
– Probably out of the Conference League
– Many Corona cases in the team
Predicted lineup – last update on December 15, 2021
At the Foxes from Leicester, Jamie Vardy is likely to move back into the first eleven. The midfield could stay that way after recent strong performances. Especially with Tielemans, who is maturing into absolute world class this season. At Tottenham, there are many question marks behind the line-up. Many players are in quarantine and a deployment is unclear.
Leicester – Tottenham direct comparison & Statistics
Leicester have been very strong in their recent duels against Tottenham. The Foxes have picked up two wins from their last four games. As many as in 13 games before. Moreover, Leicester have lost only one of their last eight Premier League games during the week. Therefore, the numbers speak more in favour of the Foxes.
– Both in the upper midfield of the table.
– Leicester recently very strong in direct comparison
– LFC lost only one of their last eight league games during the week
– Tottenham plagued by Corona
