In-form Newcastle United will host Leeds United on matchday 18 of 38 in the Premier League. The venue: St James’ Park, kick-off: 16:00 UK time, date: 31/12/2022.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Both teams to score: YES — 1.77
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 1.67
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Newcastle United total goals: Over 1.5 — 1.52
Newcastle United may be firm at the back, but Leeds United have proved to be capable of scoring against the best defences. They got scored against Manchester City and Newcastle United and there’s a chance they could repeat the same against Newcastle.
Leeds United’s last five matches in the Premier League ended with at least three goals. Four out of Newcastle United’s last five league matches ended with over 2.5 goals. Hence this weekend’s game could end in the same manner
Out of Newcastle United’s last five Premier League matches, four ended with the Magpies scoring at least two goals at full-time. Leeds United have conceded at least two goals in each of their last three Premier League games. For this reason, there’s a chance Newcastle could score at least two goals.
The Magpies are in their best form ever in recent seasons as they currently occupy the 3rd position in the Premier League with 33 points after 16 matches.
Newcastle United have won their last five league matches including wins over Tottenham and Chelsea.
The Whites are lacking consistency in the Premier League this season and for this reason, they occupy the 15th position with 15 points after 15 matches.
Leeds United have won two of their last five league matches but will hope to bounce back against Newcastle.
Eddie Howe’s side are in top form, having won nine from 16 league matches so far. They are the favourites to get the win and thanks to their current form, I’m backing them to win.
This is a stretch but I think there’s a chance Newcastle United could beat Leeds 3-1, given the Whites’ recent form.
It’s safe to back Newcastle United to avoid defeat at home to Leeds United.
Jonjo Shelvey, Alexander Isak, Emil Krafth and Paul Dummett are ruled out. Callum Wilson could feature.
Goalkeeper: Pope
Defenders: Burn, Botman, Schar, Trippier
Midfielders: Willock, Guimaraes, Longstaff
Forwards: Joelinton, Wood, Almiron
Luis Sinisterra, Tyler Adams, Archie Gray and Stuart Dallas are injured. Patrick Bamford could return to the squad in time.
Goalkeeper: Meslier
Defenders: Nissen, Koch, Cooper, Struijk
Midfielders: Greenwood, Roca, Forsaw
Forwards: Rodrigo, Aaronson, Gnonto
This match will be played at St James’ Park (Bournemouth, Dorset)
This starting whistle will sound on December 31st, 2022. 15:00 UTC.
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