Newcastle United vs Leicester City Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th December 2024

The Premier League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Leicester City take on Eddie Howe's Newcastle United side in an important clash at St. James' Park on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.

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Leicester City are in 16th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best this season. The Foxes played out a 2-2 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.

Newcastle United, on the other hand, are in 12th place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Magpies slumped to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Brentford in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.

Newcastle United vs Leicester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Newcastle United have a good historical record against Leicester City and have won 57 out of the 134 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Leicester City's 49 victories.
Newcastle United have won only one of their last seven matches at home against Leicester City in the Premier League but have been unbeaten in their two such games under Eddie Howe.
Leicester City have won six matches away from home against Newcastle United in the Premier League - more such victories than they had achieved against any other opponent in the history of the competition.
Newcastle United have lost only one of their last 21 matches against newly promoted teams in the Premier League, with their only such defeat coming by a 1-0 scoreline against Luton Town last season.

Newcastle United vs Leicester City Prediction

Newcastle United have been inconsistent in the Premier League this season and have been defensively poor in the competition this year. Alexander Isak has been exceptional for the hosts and will look to make his mark this weekend.

Leicester City have flattered to deceive this season but have a good recent record in this fixture. Newcastle United are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Leicester City

Newcastle United vs Leicester City Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Newcastle United to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Leicester City to score first - Yes