Newcastle vs Leicester: Premier League Preview

Can the Ruud Effect Continue as Leicester Travel to Newcastle?

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Newcastle United host Leicester City in what promises to be an electrifying Premier League clash at St. James’ Park. Both teams are eager to regain form, with Newcastle winless in their last four matches and Leicester showcasing a mix of resilience and inconsistency under Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Newcastle United: A Stuttering Streak

The Toons enter this fixture after back-to-back six-goal thrillers, including a 3-3 draw against Liverpool and a 3-3 defeat at Brentford. Despite their offensive potential, Eddie Howe's men have struggled defensively, conceding seven goals in their past two matches.

The Magpies have only two wins in their last 11 Premier League matches (D4, L5) and sit on 20 points after 15 games, a significant drop compared to previous seasons (30 in 2022-23, 26 in 2023-24). However, Alexander Isak remains a key threat, contributing to 24 Premier League goals in 2024 (19 goals, 5 assists)—the highest by a Newcastle player since Alan Shearer’s 31 in 2002.

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Team News:

Joe Willock and Lewis Miley return, but Callum Wilson remains sidelined.
Bruno Guimaraes continues to impress, drawing 56 fouls this season, the highest in the league.
Harvey Barnes could feature against his former club for the first time since leaving Leicester.

Leicester City: A Rollercoaster Season

Leicester arrive after an unexpected 3-1 victory over West Ham, despite being outshot 31-8. This follows a dramatic comeback against Brighton, where late goals from Jamie Vardy and Bobby De Cordova-Reid salvaged a point from a 2-2 draw.

Under Ruud van Nistelrooy, Leicester remain unpredictable, often conceding first (11 of 15 matches this season) but rarely failing to score (14 of 15 games). The Foxes’ away form against Newcastle is strong, with six Premier League wins at St. James’ Park—their best record against any opponent.

Team News:

Wilfred Ndidi, Harry Winks, and Boubakary Soumare are unavailable.
Jamie Vardy continues his resurgence, contributing seven goal involvements in his last seven matches (4 goals, 3 assists).

Key Stats and Match Insights

Head-to-Head: Newcastle have won just one of their last seven home league games against Leicester (D1, L5).
Newcastle at Home: Just one win in their last five Premier League games at St. James’ Park (D2, L2).
Leicester’s Resilience: The Foxes have scored in 14 of their 15 league games this season.
High-Scoring Trends: Leicester’s last five league games have seen over 2.5 goals, and Newcastle typically thrive offensively at home.

Betting Tips

Both teams’ scoring records and recent defensive vulnerabilities point to a high-scoring affair. Leicester have netted in 14 of their 15 matches, while Newcastle’s home form is typically goal-heavy.

Bet: Both Teams to Score (BTTS) at 1.75 (3 units, 1win).