Newcastle United vs Leicester City, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Newcastle United vs Leicester City Match Prediction & Analysis

Newcastle's rollercoaster season continued with a disappointing loss to Brentford. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, they failed to capitalize, with Isak and Guimaraes missing key opportunities. This defeat highlights their inconsistency, as they've now won only twice in their last 11 league matches.

Meanwhile, Leicester City secured a dramatic late victory against Brighton, thanks to a stellar performance from Jamie Vardy. The veteran striker scored and assisted in the final minutes of the game, showcasing his enduring quality. Vardy's heroics have kept Leicester unbeaten under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, but the tough test of St. James' Park awaits.

Head to Head : Both teams have played each other 96 times. Newcastle has won 38 times. Leicester has won one more (39), and 19 games have ended in a draw. 

Current Standings : The Magpies are in 12th with 20 points. The Foxes are in 16th with 14 points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Newcastle United Preview

Despite St. James' Park's intimidating atmosphere, Newcastle has a poor record against Leicester City. They've only won once in seven Premier League home matches, drawing one and losing five. However, under Eddie Howe, the Magpies have been unbeaten. Newcastle typically performs well against newly promoted sides, losing only one of their last 21 matches.

Defensive Woes and Underperforming Against Bottom Teams

Newcastle's recent defensive performances have been concerning, conceding three or more goals in their last two games. This season, they've conceded 3+ goals on ten occasions, a worrying statistic. Additionally, they've struggled against teams in the bottom half of the table, averaging just 0.86 points per game.

Isak's Prolific Form and Guimaraes' Tactical Brilliance

Alexander Isak has been a revelation for Newcastle, scoring 19 goals and assisting five in 2024. His goal-scoring exploits have only been surpassed by Alan Shearer in 2002. Bruno Guimaraes has also been impressive, winning a league-high 56 fouls, showcasing his ability to draw fouls and disrupt the opposition's rhythm.

Injury - Botman, Lascelles and Krafth are all ruled out. 

Newcastle Probable 11 - Pope (GK), Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall (DEF), Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton (MID), Murphy, Isak, Gordon (FWD).

Leicester City Preview

Leicester City has a strong record against Newcastle United, particularly at St. James' Park. New Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, a former Premier League great, will be eager to continue this trend.

Jamie Vardy, the Foxes' veteran striker, is on the brink of history. He could become the oldest player to score or assist in four consecutive Premier League games. A goal against Newcastle would also make him the fifth player aged 37 or older to contribute to goals in a single season, joining the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs. The partnership between Vardy and van Nistelrooy could be a formidable one, both on and off the pitch.

Injury - Stolarczyk, Pereira, Fatawu and Winks are all out injured. 

Leicester City Probable 11 - Hermansen (GK), Coady, Vestergaard, Justin, Kristiansen (DEF), Ndidi, Soumare, McAteer, El Khannouss, Ayew (MID), Vardy (FWD)

NEWCASTLE UNITED vs LEICESTER CITY
Winning Prediction

Newcastle and Leicester have both been part of recent thrillers. They remind us that as much as football is now an outcome-generated sport, the game itself is there for us all to enjoy. The Newcastle-Liverpool match was top-class, as was Leicester-Brighton. This fixture could provide a similar spectacle.

The game could swing either way. The Magpies have a slight home advantage, but Leicester, especially with their manager Ruud van Nistelrooy and their prolific striker Jamie Vardy, cannot be underestimated. We predict a high scoring draw

We Predict a Draw (3-3)

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