Elland Road plays host to a clash between newly-promoted Leeds United and Champions League hopefuls Newcastle United – both of whom come into this fixture after devastating losses in gameweek two.
Leeds come into this match off the back of a humbling 5-0 defeat against Arsenal. Nobody would have predicted Daniel Farke’s side to have returned from the Emirates with three points, but few would have predicted it to be as resounding as it was.
A lack of cohesiveness and ball retention led to wave after wave of Arsenal pressure, and eventually this pressure told after a superb header from Jurrien Timber opened the scoring.
After their opener, Leeds toiled and were unable to compete against such a well-drilled side as the Gunners.
Luckily for Farke’s team, their season will not be defined by away trips to the Emirates and so on.
Home fortress
Therefore, it is just a case of moving on from this and returning to their home fortress for gameweek three.
Similarly to the home side, Newcastle arrive at this game after a devastating loss against Liverpool on Monday night, as Rio Ngumoha’s 100th-minute winner broke Geordie hearts.
Although the performance by Newcastle was commendable, they come into this match far weaker than they’d have hoped.
Due to his red card on Monday, England forward Anthony Gordon will be suspended for Saturday evening’s clash.
Also, injuries suffered by Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, and Fabian Schar leave them all doubtful to be in contention.
Isak saga dragging on
Meanwhile, it is unlikely that Eddie Howe will be boosted by the return of his talisman, Alexander Isak, as it remains to be seen where his future may lie beyond the impending Summer Transfer Window deadline next Monday.
Led by the phenomenal Bruno Guimaraes, Saturday’s clash will be a great indicator of how good Newcastle’s depth is going into the UEFA Champions League.
Here, EPL Bets betting writer Ethan Pitts has tipped up a tasty treble ahead of Saturday evening’s clash.
What are the best bets for Leeds United vs Newcastle United?
Over 4 corners for Leeds United
Leeds have gone over this line in 21 of their last 22 home matches. Saturday will be a good indicator as to whether they can produce this level of efficiency against top sides like Newcastle.
They smashed this line in their Elland Road opener against Everton, as they had six corners before half-time.
Anton Stach to commit 1+ foul
With injuries to Ao Tanaka and Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach becomes indispensable to this Leeds midfield.
Stach has committed a foul in his last seven starts for both Hoffenheim and Leeds.
Over 2 cards
This line has been hit in the last six matches between both sides.
This line has hit in Newcastle’s last four away matches.
Where can I watch Leeds United vs Newcastle United?
Leeds vs Newcastle will be live on Sky Sports and available to stream via its Sky Go service on Saturday, August 23, 2025
Kick-off at Elland Road is at 17:30 (BST).
What is Leeds United’s form?
L-L-W-D-D
What is Newcastle United’s form?
L-D-L-D-D
What was the score when Leeds United last played Newcastle United?
Leeds 2 – 2 Newcastle (May 13, 2023)
