Eddie Howe looks to get back in the win column in the Premier League at Leicester’s expense.
Newcastle United and Leicester are set to cross paths this weekend in the Premier League. The match is scheduled for this Saturday 14th and will be crucial for both teams because of the sheer implications involved. Eddie Howe’s team are in the 12th place on the table and haven’t won their last four matches in the league.
They have lost to West Ham (0-2) and Brentford (4-2) and drawn against Crystal Palace (1-1) and Liverpool (3-3). Despite the struggle their performance deserves praise, more so after the fight they have put up against league leaders Liverpool. The Magpies truly have been unpredictable this season.
On the other hand, there are Leicester, who are barely holding by a thread. They are just four points clear from relegation with 14 points. The Foxes surely would want to stay clear of the danger zone after being promoted back into the Premier League this season.
Kick-Off
Saturday 14th December at 8:30 PM IST
Location: St James Park, Newcastle
Form:
Newcastle United: W-L-D-D-L
Leicester City : L-L-L-W-D
Players to Watch
Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
Murphy might still be hunting for his opening goal this season but he has already provided 4 crucial assists in the league. The 29-year-old has taken 12 shots on goal this year but none bearing fruit. Although one of his shots did manage to find the woodwork, the goal remained elusive.
The Wembley-born Murphy will look to find the target against Leicester and also set up goals for his teammates Aleksander Isak and Harvey Barnes.
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)
Matching Jacob Murphy’s assist for assist is none other than Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi. The Nigerian also has four assists for his squad on top of being solid defensively at the back. Ndidi has had a 58% success rate in tackles.
Moreover, he has won 93 duels on the pitch and made 69 recoveries. Despite the team not being at their best he has held his own in these tough situations.
Match Facts
- Newcastle United have conceded a goal in each of their last five matches.
- Leicester City haven’t scored in any of their seven away matches in the Premier League this season.
- Dan Burn has more yellow cards (5) than any other player at Newcastle United. Facundo Buonanotte has collected five for Leicester City.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City: Betting Tips and Odds
- Newcastle to win @1.31 1XBET
- Goals to be scored under 2.5 @2.82 PARIMATCH
- Alexander Isak to score 16/5 on bettfair
Injury and Team News
In the Newcastle side, Sven Botman and Emil Krafth are out because of injuries.
In the Leicester side; Patson Daka, Jakub Stolarczyk and Bobby De Cordova-Reid will be missing out because of injuries.
Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 35
Newcastle United won: 14
Leicester City won: 13
Draws: 8
Predicted Lineup
Newcastle United (4-3-3)
Pope (GK); Hall, Burn Schar, Livramento; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton; Barnes, Isak, Murphy
Leicester City(4-2-3-1)
Hermansen (GK); Justin, Coady, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Ndidi, Soumare;McAteer, El Khannouss,Ayew; Vardy
Match Prediction for Newcastle United vs Leicester City
Newcastle are surely edging it at the moment against Leicester in terms of their current form in the Premier League. They are just out of the top 10 (12th position) but their games have been decent. Hopefully, St. James Park will insinuate a turn of events for Newcastle and will put them on course to make it into the top ten.
Prediction: Newcastle United 2-0 Leicester City
Telecast for Newcastle United vs Leicester City
India: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports
USA: NBC Sports
Nigeria: SuperSport, Sporty TV
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