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Updated May 22, 2023

Match Preview: Newcastle United VS Leicester City

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Newcastle United are ready to host Leicester City tonight. This game is very important for both sides. Newcastle need only one point

Match Preview: Newcastle United VS Leicester City

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Newcastle United are ready to host Leicester City tonight at St. James Park. This game is consequential for both sides. Only a point can secure Newcastle's place in the UEFA Champions League, while Leicester City have no alternative to winning this game to avoid the relegation zone.

Stats&Facts

Newcastle United have been flying this season in the Premier League. With 69th points, the Magpies stand third in the points table. Although they have the same points as Manchester United, Newcastle United stand in 3rd place by Goal Difference. They are three points clear of Liverpool with one game in their hands. Therefore, Newcastle Need only a point to secure the top four. On the other hand, this season has been a disaster for Leicester City. They won only one of their last five league games, losing two. The Foxes are in 19th place with 30 points. If they fail to win tonight, they will be relegated. However, Newcastle defeated Leicester Cith earlier this season. They beat the Foxes at King Power Stadium with a 3-0 margin. Therefore, the Magpies are looking for a league double over the Foxes for the first time since the 1994-1995 season. Leicester City lost three of their last four meetings with Newcastle United in the league. However, tonight's game is the final home game for Newcastle this season. They have won their last home game in the previous seven seasons.

Team News

During the match against Brighton, Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock got a knock. Unfortunately, he will miss tonight's match due to a hamstring injury. There are more concerns for Eddie Howe ahead of tonight's clash. Kieran Trippier and Joelinghton are in doubt and will have a fitness test before the match. However, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Ritchie, and Ryan Fraser all remain out due to injuries. As for Leicester City, Kelechi Iheanacho has returned to training. The manager hopes to get him tonight against Newcastle United. Unfortunately, Caglar Soyuncu, James Justin, Danny Ward, Ryan Bertrand, and Jannik Vestergaard will not be available due to injuries. The Possible Lineup for Newcastle United: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Anderson, Guimaraes, Almiron; Saint-Maximin, Wilson, Gordon The Possible Lineup for Leicester City: Iversen; Pereira, Evans, Souttar, Castagne; Ndidi, Soumare; Tete, Maddison, Barnes; Iheanacho

Our Prediction: Newcastle United 3-0 Leicester

Newcastle United are in superb form, having defeated Brighton by a 4-1 margin. Their striker Wilson and Isak have been getting goals for the Magpies. Therefore, Newcastle's chance of winning this game is higher enough.

Betfair Odds

Newcastle United: 1.33 Draw: 5.50 Leicester City: 8.00

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