While Tottenham continue to impress in the Europa League and domestic cup competitions, their Premier League campaign remains in disarray. As manager Ange Postecoglou navigates a hectic January fixture list, he has hinted at no further reinforcements despite a growing absentee list, with as many as ten players set to miss this weekend’s clash against struggling Leicester City.

Spurs are enduring a torrid ten-match league run, with their only victory in that period coming against bottom-placed Southampton (D2, L7). Once formidable at home, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has lost its ‘fortress’ status, with the North London club failing to win any of their last five home league matches (D2, L3). A 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Wolves and a shock 2-1 defeat to newly promoted Ipswich in November highlight their recent struggles, making it impossible to take an out-of-form Leicester side lightly.
Leicester’s return to the top flight began with a 1-1 draw against Spurs on the opening day of the season, and while they will be looking to replicate that result, recent history does not favour the Foxes. They have lost five of their last six visits to Tottenham (W1), and another defeat would see them equal a club-record eight consecutive Premier League losses, a record they will be desperate to avoid.
The Foxes have struggled badly in front of goal, failing to score in five of their last seven league matches, while manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has reportedly had tense exchanges with his players following their recent 2-0 defeat to Fulham, further compounding their woes. A draw would not only stop their away losing streak of five matches, but also mark the first time Leicester have taken points off Spurs twice in a single Premier League season since their title-winning campaign in 2015/16.
Key Battle: Kulusevski vs. Stolarczyk
Spurs winger Dejan Kulusevski remains one of the few bright spots in an otherwise turbulent period, having scored in seven of his last 13 competitive appearances. However, his contributions have not always translated to victories, with Spurs winning only three of those seven matches (D1, L3).
Meanwhile, Leicester goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk has endured a difficult introduction to Premier League football, becoming the first shot-stopper in history to concede 2+ goals in each of his first five top-flight appearances. His ability to bounce back and contain Tottenham’s attack could prove pivotal for Leicester’s hopes of securing a result.
Hot Stat
Tottenham have scored three or more goals in nine of their last ten Premier League victories over Leicester, suggesting they may find joy if they can rediscover their attacking rhythm.
With both teams desperate to end their respective slumps, this encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium promises to be a tense affair as Spurs aim to restore their home form while Leicester look to avoid a record-equalling run of defeats.
