Tottenham Hotspur faces mounting pressure as they prepare to host Leicester City in a crucial Premier League encounter on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Both teams are desperate to reverse poor runs of form, making this clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium a pivotal moment in their respective seasons.
Spurs Seek Redemption
Despite a dismal stretch in the league, Tottenham managed a confidence-boosting win over Hoffenheim in the Europa League midweek. However, questions linger about whether that result signals a true turning point. Ange Postecoglou’s side suffered a humbling first-half performance in their previous Premier League outing against Everton and must now prove they can maintain consistency.
Spurs have lost seven of their last ten league matches, a worrying trend that leaves them in a precarious position. Anything less than three points against Leicester, who are second-bottom in the league table, would exacerbate the pressure on Postecoglou.
The Foxes’ Fight for Survival
Leicester City, under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, are enduring their own struggles. The Foxes have lost seven consecutive league games, leaving their hopes of avoiding relegation hanging by a thread. While new signing Woyo Coulibaly may offer a glimmer of hope, the absence of key players like Ricardo Pereira and Wilfred Ndidi compounds Leicester’s challenges.
Match Details
- Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 2:00 PM GMT
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
How to Watch
While the match will not be broadcast live in the UK, fans can catch free highlights on the Sky Sports app, YouTube channel, and the BBC’s Match of the Day Two at 10:30 PM GMT.
Team News
Tottenham continues to grapple with an extensive injury list, including the likes of Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, and Timo Werner. On the brighter side, Antonin Kinsky, Sergio Reguilon, and Min-hyeok Yang are available after missing recent Europa League action.
Leicester’s injury woes are equally significant, with Ricardo Pereira, Wilfred Ndidi, and Abdul Fatawu sidelined. Woyo Coulibaly could debut, offering a potential boost to a struggling squad.
Prediction
Both teams are in poor form, but Tottenham’s attacking depth should give them the edge against a Leicester side that has struggled defensively. A narrow win for Spurs seems likely in this high-stakes matchup.
Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Leicester City.
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