Leeds United vs Newcastle United Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview
Leeds United take on Championship leaders Newcastle United in a televised match this Sunday. Read the match predictions to find out why an away win is the betting tip at Elland Road. Leeds battled to a 2-3 win away to Norwich City before the international break while Newcastle beat Cardiff 2-1 at home.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
Leeds have a key player in Pablo Hernandez who tweaked his hamstring in the win at Norwich and Ronaldo Viera is likely to come in to replace him. Stuart Dallas is still having trouble with a calf strain and former Sunderland player Liam Bridcutt is once again ruled out. Chris Wood has 8 goals so far this season and will lead the line for the hosts.
Newcastle have lost Rolando Aarons for a considerable period of time after he injured a knee ligament but the fringe player will not be missed here. Winger Matt Ritchie returns from suspension while Rafa Benitez will choose between in-form Aleksandar Mitrovic and top scorer Dwight Gayle up front. Both Massadio Haidara and Rob Elliot are doubtful.
Team Predictions Leeds United vs Newcastle United
Leeds 4-2-3-1 formation: Green; Taylor, Jansson, Bartley, Ayling; Phillips, O’Kane; Doukara, Viera, Roofe; Wood
Newcastle 4-2-3-1 formation: Darlow; Dummet, Clark, Lascelles, Yedlin; Shelvey, Hayden; Gouffran, Perez, Ritchie; Gayle
Leeds United vs Newcastle United Betting Tips
- Leeds have won 6 drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches
- Newcastle have won 9 drawn 1 and lost 0 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Leeds have scored an average of 1.2 goals and conceded an average of 0.7 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Newcastle have scored an average of 2.6 goals and conceded an average of 0.7 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 2 of Leeds’ previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Newcastle’s previous 10 matches
Leeds United vs Newcastle United Prediction
Newcastle head into this game having won their last 7 Championship matches. They’ve scored at least twice in their last 5 matches and that’s a stat that also applies 10 of their last 12 meetings with Leeds. It’s looking good for the Toon Army who are 3 points clear at the top of the table and crucially 8 ahead of third place.
Leeds are in good form themselves having won their last 3 Championship matches. They are also unbeaten in 7 home games in all competitions but haven’t faced a team of Newcastle’s calibre in that period. Garry Monk’s men have tended to stifle their opponents and nick a goal but it remains to be seen whether that tactic will work against the league’s top scorers.
This will undoubtedly be Newcastle’s toughest match for a while. Leeds represent stubborn opponents and it will be a fascinating match to savour. I just feel that Newcastle have a depth of quality, with ready-made replacements for any tired legs and that could be the difference.
Free Betting Tips
Match Prediction
NEWCASTLE at 23/20 with Betfair
Over/Under Prediction
OVER 2.5 goals at 21/20 with BetVictor
Correct Score Prediction
NEWCASTLE 2-1 at 17/2 with BetVictor
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