A Premier League matchup with major European implications is on the schedule for Sunday, July 19, 2020, when Tottenham hosts Leicester City. Leicester are looking to stay in the Champions League, while Tottenham are looking to slide into a Europa League spot. This game will air live on NBCSN at 11:00 a.m. EST.
Entering matchday 37, Tottenham are in seventh place, with 55 points, and are the first team out of the European slots. With just two games to go all is still to play for as Spurs are just one point back of sixth place Wolves. Sheffield United (54 points) and Arsenal (53 points) are also still contenders for the Europa League.
Leicester City are hanging on to fourth place, with 62 points, but are in a big fight with Manchester United for the final Champions League spot. United also have 62 points, but Leicester City hold an edge thanks to their +31-goal differential; United is +28.
Below is my pick for the Premier League action between Tottenham and Leicester City. All odds are from BetRivers.
Tottenham (+135) vs Leicester City (+200) Draw (+245)
Last time out, Tottenham traveled to Newcastle and came away with a 3-1 win. Son got the scoring started in the 27th minute, but Matt Ritchie tied it up for Newcastle in the 56th minute. Harry Kane led Spurs to all three points with goals in the 60th and 90th minute. Spurs now have four wins, two draws, and one loss since the Premier League restart. Entering matchday 37, Tottenham are the fifth best home club in England thanks to an 11-3-4 record and 36 points.
Leicester City hosted Sheffield United and bounced back with a big 2-0 victory. Ayoze Perez got the scoring started in the 29th minute and Demarai Gray added some insurance in the 79th minute. The Foxes now have two wins, three draws, and three losses since the Premier League restart. Leicester City are the seventh best road club thanks to a 7-4-7 record and 25 points.
Series History: These two clubs have played 113 times in the past and Tottenham holds a 56-21-36 advantage. Leicester City won the reverse fixture 2-1 back in late September.
Soccer Predictions: I like Tottenham to get the win on Sunday.
2020 Results: 83-68