Frank Christian
Tottenham faces a tough challenge as they kick off their 2024/25 Premier League season against newly-promoted Leicester City.
The Foxes return to the top flight after a single season in the Championship, clinching the league title last season and aiming to secure a stable spot in the Premier League.
This marks a demanding start for Spurs in a season where Ange Postecoglou aims for a Champions League berth. Tottenham finished fifth last season, narrowly missing out on the final UCL spot, and are anticipated to be contenders for the top four this season.
If Tottenham wants to secure a top-four finish, defeating the newly-promoted teams will be crucial, especially when facing a strong side like Leicester City.
Forecast and Odds
- Moneyline Prediction: Draw (+333)
- Score Prediction: Leicester City 2-2 Tottenham
Leicester City, though newly promoted, doesn’t fit the typical mold of a Championship team. Despite being relegated two years ago, their performance metrics didn’t align with a bottom-tier team. They navigated PSR regulations this summer and managed to make effective signings, including Bobby Decordova-Reid on a free transfer. The Foxes possess enough firepower to match Spurs even with the departure of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea.
| BetMGM (USA) |
|
| Leicester City win | +400 |
| Draw | +333 |
| Tottenham win | -175 |
| Both teams to score |
Y: -175 N: +120 |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals |
O: +120 U: -165 |
| Tottenham -0.5 goals |
-190 |
| Leicester City +0.5 goals |
+130 |
Key Details About the Match
- Date: Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
- Kickoff Time: 8 p.m. local (3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT)
- Location: King Power Stadium (Leicester, England)
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh, VAR: David Coote
- Last meeting: Leicester City 4-1 Tottenham (Feb. 11, 2023 | Premier League)
Top Bet
- Pick: Over 3.5 total goals
- Odds: +120 (BetMGM)
Tottenham struggled defensively in preseason, conceding in most matches. The team’s focus on bolstering the attack rather than defense could lead to an open game against Leicester City, who also showed defensive vulnerabilities in their friendlies.
Proposition Bet
- Pick: Dominic Solanke anytime goal scorer
- Odds: +105 (BetMGM)
New signing Dominic Solanke is expected to lead the line for Spurs and could capitalize on scoring opportunities against Leicester City’s defense.
