Leicester City vs Newcastle United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2024-25
The Foxes will take on the Magpies on matchday 31 in the Premier League.
Leicester City will host Newcastle United at the King Power Stadium in round 31 of the Premier League action, aiming to return to winning ways. The Foxes’ run of form has been woeful, to say the least, with them losing their last eight matches in all competitions. Defensively, they have been abysmal, with no clean sheets in their previous 26 games in all competitions.
Additionally, they have also struggled to find the back of the net in their previous six games. Along with Southampton, they are bound to get relegated this season, as not a lot of matches are left to be played. It will be really difficult for them to turn around this situation.
Newcastle United are riding a wave of momentum following their Carabao Cup triumph before the international break, with the Magpies having won three consecutive games in all competitions. They are also very much in the top four race, having secured 50 points from 29 matches as they trail fifth-place Manchester City by one point, having also played one match less.
They also have a good record against the Foxes and will look to win this fixture to go up in the table. This will be a mouthwatering clash.
Kick-Off:
- Location: Leicester, England
- Stadium: King Power Stadium
- Date: Tuesday, 8 April
- Kick-Off Time: 12:30 AM IST
- Referee: Rob Jones
- VAR: In Use
Form
Leicester City (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-L
Newcastle United (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-L
Players to Watch
Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester City)
The Moroccan oozes composure on the ball and has the ability to control games and take responsibility, leading the team’s attack and showcasing a maturity that belies his tender age. He is the centre of all things good for the team, skilled at play-making from deep, receiving the ball on half-turn from center backs, arriving in the box, carrying the ball and spraying passes into open space. He is the type of player who can win you a match in an instant with pure excellence. In the 25 matches he has played, he has scored two goals and provided one assist.
Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United)
He is a right-footed central midfielder who most logically fits the rough profile of a deep-lying playmaker. He is a technically gifted passer, and his long passing supplemented by an excellent eye to spot the pass is especially impressive. He works really well when found in space within the middle third, where he can thread and weigh his passes between markers.
His biggest strengths are found in his possession within the scope of a creative playmaker. Guimaraes is a leader on and off the pitch who leads the team with courage. Surely, he is an integral part of Eddie Howe’s tactics. In 29 games, he has scored three goals and provided six assists.
Match Facts
- The winner of the last meeting were Newcastle United
- The average number of goals in meetings between Leicester City and Newcastle United is 2.4
- When Leicester City are down 0-1 at home, they win 0% of their matches
Betting Tips
- The away team to win the match
- Isak to score the first goal
- Goals above 2.5
Injury and Team News
Ricardo Pereira and Abdul Fatawu are among the major injury concerns for the home side and will be expected to miss out once again.
Jamal Lascelles, Lewis Hall and Sven Botman are expected to be missing for Eddie Howe’s side. There should be no suspension concerns for the Magpies ahead of this game.
Head-to-Head
Matches: 135
Leicester City: 49
Newcastle United: 58
Draws: 28
Predicted Lineups
Leicester City Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Hermansen (GK); Faes, Coady, Thomas; Justin, Ndidi, Soumare, Kristiansen; Daka, El Khannouss; Vardy
Newcastle United Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Pope (GK); Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes
Match Prediction
Despite playing at home, the Foxes are not the favourites to win this fixture. The home side are struggling to keep their form and are not able to perform as per expectations. On the other hand, the Carabao Cup winners will look to get another win away from home. Most probably, Eddie Howe’s team will win this fixture.
Prediction: Leicester City 1-2 Newcastle United
Telecast
India: Star Sports Network
UK: TNT Sports
USA: NBC Sports
Nigeria: Sporty TV
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