Newcastle United vs Leeds United: Prediction and Betting Tips

Newcastle United need a positive result desperately

After all the hype surrounding their last match against Manchester United with Ronaldo’s return, Newcastle must forget that 4-1 defeat. But the Magpies did their best under the circumstances. Still, an effort alone is usually does not get you victories in football. Consequently, Steve Bruce finds himself in the same position he was in last season, relegation zone.

As a result, Bruce has lots of work to do with his team especially on the defensive side. In fact, the Magpies conceded 12 goals in four games, the most in the Premier League. On the other side,  offensively Newcastle scored in three of their four matches which is encouraging. So, a clean sheet at St. James’ park on Friday is crucial.

Newcastle Key Points

• Newcastle won just one of their last five home games
• The Magpies had clean sheets in three of their last ten matches
• Two is the average number of goals conceded by Newcastle in the last ten games

Leeds United in a tough away trip looking for a first win

Similarly, Leeds United’s start wasn’t impressive as well. As a matter of fact, The Peacocks are looking for their first win of the season as they are in the 17th position with two points. Also, Marcelo Bielsa’s team is suffering defensively with the second-worst defense behind Newcastle.

Furthermore, this is Leeds United’s worst start to a top-flight campaign since 1958/59. Thus, Bielsa must be aware of the second-season syndrome everyone is talking about. That means to have a bad season on the back of a first successful one after promotion. In any case, Leeds don’t have much margin for errors from now on if they want to stay safe.

Leeds Key Points

• Leeds were on the scoresheet in four of their last five matches
• The Whites had over 2.5 goals in four of their last five matches
• 1.6 is the average number of goals conceded by Leeds in the last five away games 

Newcastle United vs Leeds United Prediction 

There is no other choice for Newcastle and Leeds than to play for the three points in this match. Surely, it’s still early in the season but a defeat here can open a gap with safer positions. Hence Bruce and Bielsa need to regroup their teams and go for the win.

Naturally, the bookies expect over 2.5 goals in this match with Vbet offering odds of 1.67. However, caution will be the main headline in this match. Indeed,  both coaches have to solve their defensive problems before anything else.

Given these points, we will choose from the combos section at Vbet the double chance and total goals scored in this match.

Newcastle United vs Leeds United Betting Tips

X or 2 and Under 4.5 Goals 1.61 at Vbet

1 or 2 and Over 1.5 Goals 1.58 at Vbet