Tottenham vs Leicester prediction, odds, selection

Two teams looking to end losing streaks face off as Tottenham take on Leicester. Time to get on with ours Premier League quotas series with Tottenham-Leicester prediction and selection.

Tottenham enter the game with a 7-3-12 record on the year, which puts them in 15th place. They are just eight points clear of Ipswich Town to avoid relegation. They have struggled of late, going without a win in their last six EPL matches, with just one draw in the process. In the last game, they lost to Everton 3-2.

Meanwhile, Leicester City come into the game with 3-5-14 on the year, which puts them in 19th place. They are just two points behind Wolverhampton Wanderers to escape the relegation zone in the Premier League. They have also struggled of late, losing seven consecutive Premier League matches. Furthermore, they have scored just one goal in their last four Premier League games.

These two teams played earlier this year. It was the season opener. Tottenham scored first, but Jamie Vardy would equalize for Leicester in the second half and the game would end in a 1-1 draw.

Here’s Tottenham-Leicester Premier League oddscourtesy of FanDuel.

Premier League odds: Tottenham-Leicester odds

Tottenham: -220

Leicester: +490

Draw: +420

Over 3.5 goals: -122

Under 3.5 goals: +100

How to watch Tottenham vs Leicester

Time: 9:00 AM ET/ 6:00 PM PT

TV: USA Network

*Watch soccer LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)*

Subscribe now to MLS Season Pass and watch every match including the playoffs.

Why Tottenham will win

Tottenham have scored good goals this year. In Premier League play, Tottenham have scored 2.05 goals per game in the Premier League this year. Furthermore, Tottenham have scored in 18 of 22 matches this year. Tottenham have also achieved a better result at home this year. They scored 26 goals in 11 home games, in ten of 11 games.

Tottenham was led by James Maddison this year. Madison has scored eight goals this year with a 4.9 expected goals. Additionally, he has four assists on the year. Meanwhile, Dominic Solanke has scored seven goals and added three assists this year. Additionally, Brennan Johnson has scored seven goals with two assists this year. Son Heung-min has scored six goals with six assists this year. Finally, Dejan Kulusevski scored six goals and four assists this year.

Tottenham had problems in defence. They have conceded 35 goals in 22 games in the Premier League this year. That’s good for conceding 1.59 goals per game. Furthermore, they have been worse at home, conceding 1.91 goals per game at home this year.

Why Leicester will win

Leicester have scored 23 goals in 22 matches so far in EPL play. That’s good for 1.05 goals per game per year. They have scored in 16 of 22 matches this year. Leicester are doing better on the road this year, scoring 1.2 goals per game and have scored in eight out of ten away matches this year.

The main goal threat for Leicester City is Jamie Vardy. Vardy has scored six goals this year on an expected 7.3. Furthermore, Vardy added three assists. Meanwhile, Facundo Buonanote enters the game with four goals and two assists on the year. Furthermore, Jordan Ayew was solid, primarily used as a backup. This year he scored four goals on the expected 2.6. Finally, Wilfred Ndidi moves the ball well. Although he hasn’t scored, he has four assists and has one of the highest pass completion percentages on the team.

Leicester were not great defensively at all. They have allowed 48 goals in 22 matches this year. They have allowed 27 away goals this year, good for 2.7 goals per game this year.

Final prediction and selection Tottenham-Leicester

These two teams played to a 1-1 draw at the beginning of the year. Tottenham would win three of the next five, while Leicester would have two draws and three defeats after the draw with Tottenham. However, Leicester have not been able to pull off much trouble this year. They have a win over Southampton, the only team below them in the table. The other two are against West Ham and Bournemouth. Only Bournemouth are currently in the top half of the table.

Meanwhile, Tottenham struggled defensively. In the last six games, they conceded 16 goals. However, they score well. They have scored nine goals in their last six games. Leicester are not scoring well, but should be able to score one against a Tottenham team that has scored in nine of their last ten games. As long as Leicester can score, the over should cover with ease.

Final prediction and pick Tottenham-Leicester: over 3.5 (-122)