Tottenham vs Leicester Preview: How to Watch on TV, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

Tottenham host Leicester City on Sunday with both sides needing the three points for their European aspirations
Tottenham host Leicester City on Sunday with both sides needing the three points for their European aspirations / LINDSEY PARNABY/Getty Images
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Tottenham Hotspur host Leicester City on Sunday afternoon in a huge table-defining clash that could affect the European aspirations of both sides.

Spurs come into the game off the back of a 3-1 midweek victory at Newcastle, and victory here could see José Mourinho's side overtake sixth-placed Wolves and leapfrog into a Europa League qualification spot.

Kane scored his 200th Premier League goal in the 3-1 win over the Magpies
Kane scored his 200th Premier League goal in the 3-1 win over the Magpies / OWEN HUMPHREYS/Getty Images

As for Leicester, they've looked a shadow of the team who had surprisingly taken a place inside the Premier League's top three prior to football's postponement - but a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United has at least got the Foxes back on track.

With just two games to go, Brendan Rodgers' side know they can't afford to slip up with Manchester United in such good form.

Here's 90min's preview of the game.


Where to Watch

When is Kick Off? Sunday 19 July
What Time is Kick Off? 16:00 (GMT)
Where Is it Played? Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
TV Channel/Live Stream? Sky Sports (UK), FuboTV (USA)
Referee? Anthony Taylor


Team News

Ahead of this game, the hosts will have to deal with multiple injuries. Lucas Moura is a doubt, having picked up a knock against the Magpies which forced him to be substituted. Should he miss out, he will join Tanguy Ndombele and Juan Foyth (meniscus tear) on the sidelines, as well as the suspended Eric Dier.

Dele Alli has also missed their recent wins due to a thigh problem, and will not feature until the final day of the season.

As for Leicester, they too have a number of players missing for the trip to London. Marc Albrighton (groin) is struggling, while James Maddison (groin) and Ben Chilwell (ankle) are both out for the remainder of the season.

Brendan Rodgers will also be without the suspended Çağlar Söyüncü, as well as Christian Fuchs (groin) who has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign. The pair will join long-term absentees Ricardo Pereira (knee) and Daniel Amartey (ankle) on the sidelines.


Predicted Lineups

Spurs: Lloris; Aurier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies; Sissoko, Winks, Lo Celso; Bergwijn, Kane, Son

Leicester: Schmeichel; Morgan, Evans, Bennett; Justin, Thomas; Ndidi, Tielemans, Pérez; Vardy, Iheanacho


Recent Form

José Mourinho's side have been in great form of late, picking up significants win over Everton and Arsenal en route to going four unbeaten. With Son Heung-Min and Harry Kane both back to goalscoring form recently, confidence will be high against a weakened Leicester side.

As for the Foxes, they have had a bit of a mixed bag of late - but rebounded from a disappointing defeat at Bournemouth with a big win over Sheffield United.

Jamie Vardy will be the key for the visitors once again - having netted four times in his last four games - and could give Spurs' defenders a host of problems with his trademark pace.

Jamie Vardy will be a key player for Leicester on Sunday evening
Jamie Vardy will be a key player for Leicester on Sunday evening / Pool/Getty Images

Here's how both sides have fared in their last five matches.

Spurs

Newcastle 1-3 Tottenham (15/07)
Tottenham 2-1 Arsenal (12/07)
Bournemouth 0-0 Tottenham (09/07)
Tottenham 1-0 Everton (06/07)
Sheffield United 3-1 Tottenham (02/07)

Leicester

Leicester 2-0 Sheffield United (16/07)
Bournemouth 4-1 Leicester (12/07)
Arsenal 1-1 Leicester (07/07)
Leicester 3-0 Crystal Palace (04/07)
Everton 2-1 Leicester (01/07)


Prediction

With both sides badly needing a win, it could be a very close game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

On current form, Spurs have the edge, particularly with Son and Kane back among the goals. Mourinho has found a winning formula with his current squad, and will relish the chance to win four on the spin at home - which would be a first since leaving White Hart Lane.

Mourinho has been a happier man of late, with his side getting some nice wins recently
Mourinho has been a happier man of late, with his side getting some nice wins recently / MICHAEL REGAN/Getty Images

Despite Leicester's win on Thursday, their overall form hasn't been up to the standard of a side chasing Champions League qualification. With a host of injuries depleting their squad depth as well, the Foxes could fall short once more and see their aspirations dented with a damaging defeat.

Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Leicester