LiontipsLeicester City vs Tottenham. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 16, 2021).
Command Analysis
The reigning FA Cup champions and the Community Shield winners, Leicester Cityare having a poor season. They had little success in the Europa League, and finished only 3rd in their group with 8 points from 2 wins and 2 draws. Leicester failed to progress to the Europa League playoffs, but will try their luck in the Conference League in February.
The Foxes are only 8th in the Premier League table after 16 rounds with 22 points in the asset. Leicester won 5 games and 4 of their matches ended in draws. After a defeat to Aston Villa Aston Villa (1:2), the Foxes crushed Newcastle (4:0) at home.
Leicester are plagued by injuries and sickness. Amartey, Benkovic, Iheanacho, Lookman, Peres, and Choudhury tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the game. Justin, Pereira, Tielemans, and Fofana are out injured.
Tottenham are also weakened by the pandemic. They failed to qualify for the playoffs in the Conference League, thus finishing their European campaign.
In the Premier League, Antonio Conte's men are 7th in the log with 25 points from 8 victories and 1 draw. In the last three rounds, the Spurs defeated Leeds United (2:1), Brentford (2:0), and Norwich (3:0). The Spurs are losing three points to the 4th West Ham, but they also have 2 games in hand.
Reguilon and Romeroare sidelined through injuries.Emerson, Gil, Lucas Moura, Scarlett, Skipp, Heung-Min Son will miss the game due to COVID-19 protocol.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Leicester won 2 out of 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
In 2 of the last 4 matches of the guests, this bet played.
Tip and bets
We think that in the current situation, the chances of both teams are equal. However, the Spurs have looked more solid this season and especially in the last three rounds, so we give them a slight edge here.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Tottenham
We do not expect a large number of attacks and goals in this game, as both sides are weakened by injuries and coronavirus. Probably, just one or two mistakes on the defensive will decide the outcome of this fixture.
Second wager - total under 2.5 goals
