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Leicester City FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Sat 8 Dec 2018 · 19:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Leicester City FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC — Premier League .

Match Details

  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee Roger East
  • Referee Craig Pawson
  • Referee Lee Betts

Head-to-Head

4
1
7
Leicester City FC 12 games · Avg 3.9 goals Tottenham Hotspur FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec Tottenham Hotspur FC H 0–2 L
05 Dec Fulham FC A 1–1 D
01 Dec Watford FC H 2–0 W
24 Nov Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–1 D
10 Nov Burnley FC H 0–0 D
03 Nov Cardiff City FC A 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec Leicester City FC A 2–0 W
05 Dec Southampton FC H 3–1 W
02 Dec Arsenal FC A 2–4 L
28 Nov FC Internazionale Milano H 1–0 W
24 Nov Chelsea FC H 3–1 W
10 Nov Crystal Palace FC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Leicester City FC is hosting Tottenham Hotspur FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Leicester City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Tottenham Hotspur FC backline.
  • 9' The referee calls foul for Eric Dier. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 14' The 37-year-old Toby Alderweireld has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 16' That is a Yellow card for Leicester City FC. Nampalys Mendy will be fuming at that decision.
  • 21' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Leicester City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 26' Tottenham Hotspur FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 31' Leicester City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 36' Moussa Sissoko is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Leicester City FC so far.
  • 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dele Alli, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 45' The deadlock is broken! Son Heungmin gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
  • 46' A goal from the Korea Republic international Son Heungmin! He fires home on 45 to make it 0-2!
  • 51' Wilfred Ndidi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' Iborra makes way for Marc Albrighton at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leicester City FC.
  • 58' The deadlock is broken! Dele Alli gets on the scoresheet on 58 minutes.
  • 63' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 64' Leicester City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 64.
  • 67' Christian Eriksen is replacing Lucas Moura for the Tottenham Hotspur FC side.
  • 72' The energy levels are beginning to show. Claude Puel might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 74' Tottenham Hotspur FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harry Kane is hanging Son Heungmin on the field on 74 minute.
  • 78' Tottenham Hotspur FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kyle Walker-Peters is hanging Serge Aurier on the field on 78 minute.
  • 79' The whistle greets Nampalys Mendy as he departs to be replaced by Shinji Okazaki.
  • 81' Demarai Gray catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 81.
  • 86' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • It finishes all square. Leicester City FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC share the spoils 0-2.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97 Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35 Tottenham Hotspur FC xG
I would bet for: Tottenham Hotspur FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Leicester City FC28% Draw30% Tottenham Hotspur FC42%
Actual: Tottenham Hotspur FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Leicester City FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Tottenham Hotspur FC
72%
Leicester City FC or Tottenham Hotspur FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Leicester City FC19% Draw50% Tottenham Hotspur FC31%
Actual: Tottenham Hotspur FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 1
12.2%
0 – 0
12%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
6%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 3
3.9%
1 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2%

Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC

Handicap Leicester City FC covers Push Tottenham Hotspur FC covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% 91%
-1 9% 16% 75%
-0.5 25% 75%
+0.5 56% 44%
+1 56% 23% 21%
+1.5 79% 21%
+2 79% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% 8%

Clean Sheet

Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
Tottenham Hotspur FC keeps clean sheet
39%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.