Newcastle vs Leicester Prediction – Premier League Prediction & Betting Tips 14/12/2024
Newcastle vs Leicester Premier League Prediction Match Details
Newcastle United will host Leicester City at St. James’ Park for the Premier League matchday 16 showdown on Saturday at noon. Both teams are eager to secure vital points as the season progresses.
Newcastle Preview & Form
Newcastle United are currently experiencing a dip in form despite the Magpies failing to qualify for European competitions this season. The Magpies have failed to win any of their last four Premier League outings, where they recorded two draws and two losses. They were heavily crushed 4-2 by Brentford the last time out in the league, with the result highlighting defensive vulnerabilities in the new season. Eddie Howe will be hoping to solve his defensive vulnerability this season, having conceded 11 goals from their last five league matches. Manager Eddie Howe is under pressure to see his side challenge for European competitions next season, with his side currently 12th in the league standings with 20 points.
Newcastle’s form at home has been poor as they are winless in their last two home games, having failed to build on their impressive win over Arsenal at home. The shocking victory over Arsenal is their only win in their last five home league games.
Leicester City Preview & Form
Leicester City will arrive in Newcastle with huge confidence as the Foxes have found form since the appointment of Ruud Van Nistelrooy as head coach. The Foxes will now aim to build on their two-match unbeaten momentum to increase their chances of surviving the relegation threat this season. Ruud’s side had to come from two goals down to pull off a dramatic late comeback against Brighton to salvage a 2-2 draw. The unbeaten streak result helped them to open a five-point gap between themselves and the relegation zone, as they currently sit 26th in the league standings with 14 points. They have scored 21 goals this season and have conceded 30 goals.
Ruud will be hoping to improve his side’s form on the road, having failed to win any of their last four games. They are currently experiencing defensive vulnerability with their trip games, having conceded 13 goals from their last four trip games. They were heavily crushed in their last away game by Brentford, with the match ending with a 4-1 scoreline.
Newcastle vs Leicester Predicted Lineups
Leicester City predicted lineup (4-4-1-1): Hermansen (GK); Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen; McAteer, Soumare, Winks, El Khannouss; Ndidi; Vardy
Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3): Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Newcastle vs Leicester H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Newcastle 0-0 Leicester
- Newcastle 2-0 Leicester
- Leicester 0-3 Newcastle
- Newcastle 2-1 Leicester
- Leicester 4-0 Newcastle
Newcastle vs Leicester Prediction Betting Tips
Newcastle’s home advantage and attacking options make them slight favorites. However, Leicester’s resurgence under new management indicates they can pose a significant threat. So we will predict both teams to score and a win or draw for Newcastle United.
