Premier League 2022-23: Newcastle vs Leicester City: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The Foxes have been getting outfoxed the entire season and might face the ultimate drop at St. James' Park

Eddie Howe's Newcastle United have been playing some amazing football and are now on the verge of securing Champions League qualification. The result will also impact direct opponents Leicester City on matchday 37 of the PL.

If the home side, Newcastle United secure a win, they will become the third side to secure UCL spot this season. The first two sides are - Manchester City and Arsenal FC. While the home fans eager to celebrate this feat, it might lead to misery for the away fans as Leicester can witness relegation at St. James' Park.

Leicester are 19th in the Premier League table. With Southampton's relegation confirmed, they can become the second outfit to lose PL status in the 2022-23 season. If they lose to The Magpies it's all over for Dean Smith's Leicester City. However, if neither Everton nor Leeds win their respective games, The Foxes relegation battle can go down to last Matchday where they will face West Ham at the King Power Stadium.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 22 May 2023 at 8:00 pm BST

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 at 12:30 am IST

Location: St. James' Park

Form

Newcastle (in all competitions): W-D-L-W-W

Leicester City (in all competitions): L-L-D-D-W

Players to Watch

Miguel Almiron (Newcastle)

A dynamic right winger, who has netted 11 goals and provided 2 assists in 32 Premier League matches. He was brought in from MLS side Atlanta United in January 2019, adding an explosive edge to Newcastle's attacking prowess. The Paraguayan international through ball helped set up the third in victory over Brighton.

Patson Daka (Leicester City)

The Zambian has 4 goals and 4 assists over 29 appearances. Patson Daka's stats are really good if we acknowledge the facts that he has started only 36% of the games while coming on as a sub for the other lot. At 36 striker Jamie Vardy has lost his edge and Dean Smith might look at fresh hopes and faces for survival. As this game could send them back to Championship after 9 years stay in PL.

Match Facts

• A win for The Magpies will let home fans celebrate return of Champions League football.
• The last time Newcastle qualified for UCL was in 2001-02 season.
• A win for The Foxes will help them stay afloat in PL until they face West Ham on matchday 38.

Injury & Team News

Eddie Howe's long list of absentees will include - Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, Sean Longstaff, and Matt Ritchie. Joe Willock also went off with a hamstring injury during Brighton's match while Joelinton also received a knock, and is doubtful to start.

For Leicester City, Ryan Bertrand was seen playing for the under-21s after his recovery. Both Kelechi Iheanacho and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall shall remain doubtful to start the game. Defender Caglar Soyuncu will remain the biggest miss.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 132

Newcastle wins – 56

Leicester City wins – 49

Draws – 27

Predicted Lineup

Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Pope (GK); Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Murphy, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Isak, Wilson, Almiron

Leicester City predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Iversen (GK); Ricardo, Faes, Evans, Castagne; Ndidi, Soumare, Tielemans; Maddison, Daka, Barnes

Match Prediction for Newcastle vs Leicester City

Newcastle United's manager - Eddie Howe's points per match is at his career best, having generated a 1.82 PPM since his appointment in Nov 2021. They also come off a fresh victory after thrashing Brighton 4-1 at home. Leicester knows it's a do-or-die situation for them. But unless The Magpies lose focus on the game, we find it very hard to not see home fans celebrate UCL qualification after the final whistle.

Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Leicester City

Telecast

India – Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 2, Disney+ Hotstar.

UK – BT Sport, BT Sports App

US – NBC, USA Network.

Nigeria – SportLemon.tv.