Leicester 4-1 Tottenham – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Tottenham at 47% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Leicester vs Tottenham encounter.
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Analysis & Preview
A Premier League encounter, Regular Season - 23 sees Tottenham travel to King Power Stadium to take on Leicester. The game is scheduled for Saturday 11 February 2023, 15:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Premier League games this season, Leicester have gone 4W 1D 5L from 10 outings — a 1.30 PPG return. Last five: L L L D W. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.30 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for Leicester, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at King Power Stadium, Leicester have gone 2W 3D 5L this season (10 games, 0.90 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Tottenham stand at 5W 1D 4L from 10 Premier League matches — 1.60 PPG. Last five: W L L W W. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.70. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Tottenham, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Tottenham away from home this season: 5W 2D 3L from 10 away games — 1.70 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Leicester 1.30 PPG, Tottenham 1.60 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H
The previous 3 encounters between these sides heavily favour Tottenham, who boast 3 victories compared to 0 for Leicester.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 3 meetings have averaged 5.7 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 17 Sep 2022, ended 2–6 with Tottenham winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Tottenham have won 3 of 3 previous encounters, and at 5.7 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
In-Play Profile
Leicester in-play tendencies (59 games, 29 at home): BTTS occurs in 45% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Tottenham in-play tendencies (59 games, 29 at away): BTTS occurs in 45% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 39%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Leicester 61% versus Tottenham 44%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Leicester 63% | Tottenham 58%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Leicester 1.21 xG and Tottenham 1.64 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Leicester attack 0.880 / defence 1.062 | Tottenham attack 1.353 / defence 0.970. League average goals — home 1.411 / away 1.143. Tottenham have an above-average attack strength of 1.353 — the away xG of 1.64 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 59 Leicester games / 60 Tottenham games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Leicester 28% | Draw 25% | Tottenham 47%. Fair-value odds: Leicester 3.57 | Draw 4.00 | Tottenham 2.13. Tottenham hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 54% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 2.85. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 54%/46% — the total xG of 2.85 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 57% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Tottenham as the most likely outcome at 47% — moderate model lean. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Tottenham offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.85 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 54% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 2.7 goals per game and H2H averaging 5.7 goals per meeting.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 57%. This conflicts with form data: Leicester 30% | Tottenham 50% from recent games — a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Leicester vs Tottenham | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 23 | Venue: King Power Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 11 Feb 2023, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Leicester 28% | Draw 25% | Tottenham 47% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 54% | BTTS 57% | xG Leicester 1.21 / Tottenham 1.64 • Poisson strength factors: Leicester attack 0.880 / def 1.062 | Tottenham attack 1.353 / def 0.970 | league avg home 1.411 / away 1.143 • Poisson stance: Tottenham (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.21
Leicester xG
Expected Goals
1.64
Tottenham xG
57%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
54%
Over 2.5
32%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Leicester vs Tottenham kick off?
Leicester vs Tottenham kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 11 February 2023 at King Power Stadium.
What was the final score in Leicester vs Tottenham?
Leicester 4 - 1 Tottenham.
Where is Leicester vs Tottenham being played?
The match is being played at King Power Stadium.
What competition is Leicester vs Tottenham part of?
Leicester vs Tottenham is a Regular Season - 23 fixture in the Premier League (England).
Who is favourite to win Leicester vs Tottenham?
Our statistical model gives Leicester a 28% chance of winning, Tottenham a 47% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Tottenham the favourite.
Will both teams score in Leicester vs Tottenham?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both Leicester and Tottenham will score (BTTS).
Will Leicester vs Tottenham have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 54%.
What is the head-to-head record between Leicester and Tottenham?
Record (3 meetings): Leicester 0W | Draws 0 | Tottenham 3W.
What form are Leicester and Tottenham in?
Leicester (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-L-L-D-W. Tottenham (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.70 | L5 W-L-L-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Leicester's attack rating (0.88) and Tottenham's defence rating (0.97), the model arrives at 1.21 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Tottenham's attack versus Leicester's defence, projects 1.64 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 59/60 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.0%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.4%), 0-1 (8.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 30% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Tottenham Win
28%
3.60
25%
4.03
47%
2.11
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.5%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
9.5%
Away win
1 – 2
9.4%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.21
Leicester xG
Total xG
2.85
1.64
Tottenham xG
3.60
28%
Home win
4.03
25%
Draw
2.11
47%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
54%
Over 2.5
1.85
46%
Under 2.5
2.17
32%
Over 3.5
3.12
68%
Under 3.5
1.47
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.76
43%
BTTS No
2.31
Clean Sheet
19%
5.17
30%
3.34
Win to Nil
5%
18.57
14%
7.05
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.8 | 9.5 | 7.8 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 7.0 | 11.5 | 9.4 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 4.2 | 6.9 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Leicester vs Tottenham?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.0%.
How many goals are Leicester and Tottenham expected to score?
The model projects 1.21 expected goals for Leicester and 1.64 for Tottenham, a combined total of 2.85.
How confident is the prediction model for Leicester vs Tottenham?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Leicester's recent record stands at 20W 13D 26L from 59 games, a 1.24 PPG return, with L-L-L-D-W in the last five. The sample for Leicester is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Tottenham, meanwhile, have gone 33W 8D 18L across 59 games — 1.81 PPG, with W-L-L-W-W in their last five. The sample for Tottenham is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Tottenham by 0.57 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Leicester heading into this one.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Leicester have managed 12W 7D 10L from 29 games — 1.48 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Tottenham's away record stands at 13W 7D 9L across 29 trips, a 1.59 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
Leicester are averaging 1.59 goals scored and 1.63 conceded per game recently; Tottenham are on 1.85 scored and 1.20 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Leicester have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games.
Defensively: Tottenham in 37% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 59 Results — Premier League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Leicester
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Tottenham
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Leicester and Tottenham in coming into this match?
Leicester have gone 20W 13D 26L in their last 59 games (1.24 PPG), while Tottenham have gone 33W 8D 18L in their last 59 (1.81 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Leicester at home or Tottenham away?
Tottenham's away record (1.59 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Leicester at home: 1.48 PPG; Tottenham away: 1.59 PPG.
Have Leicester or Tottenham been keeping clean sheets recently?
Leicester have kept a clean sheet in 22% of their recent games, Tottenham in 37%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Leicester and Tottenham runs to 6 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to January 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 26 January 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 17 Sep 2022, when Tottenham won 6-2 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Leicester's record when hosting Tottenham specifically: 1W 1D 1L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
2
Leicester
1
Draws
3
Tottenham
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Leicester and Tottenham?
From 6 meetings on record, Leicester have won 2, Tottenham have won 3, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Leicester and Tottenham last play each other?
They last met on 26 January 2025, when Tottenham 1-2 Leicester.
Who has won more matches between Leicester and Tottenham?
Tottenham have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Leicester 45%, Tottenham 45% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 59% (Leicester) and 52% (Tottenham). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 34% and 48% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Leicester keep a clean sheet in 31% of their matches; Tottenham in 38%; Leicester have failed to score in 31% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Leicester home games / Tottenham away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Leicester play Tottenham?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 45% of Leicester's recent matches and 45% of Tottenham's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Leicester vs Tottenham usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 59% of Leicester's matches and 52% of Tottenham's.
Dominant Leicester run riot with a 4-1 hammering of Tottenham.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Leicester beat Tottenham 4-1 at King Power Stadium, Regular Season - 23, in the Premier League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Leicester 1.21 xG and Tottenham 1.64 xG, a combined 2.85. The scoreboard read 4-1 for 5 actual goals. Leicester beat their projection by 2.8 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Leicester attack 0.88 / defence 1.06 against Tottenham attack 1.35 / defence 0.97, drawn from 59/60 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Leicester 28% | Draw 25% | Tottenham 47%, with Tottenham to win its most likely call at 47%. The actual Leicester win had been the model's second-ranked read at 28%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 54%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. Over 3.5 was 32% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 57% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Leicester 63%, Tottenham 58%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Leicester's trading profile (59 games, 29 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did.
Tottenham's trading profile (59 games, 29 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 37% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Tottenham arrived the stronger side — 1.81 PPG against 1.24. Form was overturned, with Leicester winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Leicester (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.55 average — above their attacking norm. Tottenham (home/away splits) shipped 4 against a 1.28 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.