Newcastle United vs Leeds United Preview
Leeds United will travel to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United on Friday evening, the first Premier League match of the weekend. Both teams will be hunting for the first victory this season, having failed to pick any win so far in the first four opening matches.
Newcastle United are 19th on the log following three defeats and a single draw while Leeds are slightly above, 17th in the league standings having suffered two losses and two draws.
The Magpies had a weekend to forget at Old Trafford as they suffered a humiliating defeat of 4-1 to Manchester United. Meanwhile, Leeds also lost 3-0 to Liverpool at Anfield.
Who will secure the first win or with both teams drop points this Friday?
Match facts
- Newcastle have conceded at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home Premier League matches.
- Leeds United have failed to keep a single clean sheet in their last four Premier League matches.
- The visitors have managed a single win in their last eight matches in all competitions. (L3, W1, & D4).
- The Magpies have failed to keep any clean sheet in their last four Premier League matches.
- The hosts have registered only three wins in their last eight matches in all competitions. (W3, L4, & D1).
- Newcastle United have scored five goals while conceding twelve in the Premier League.
- Leeds United have conceded eleven goals while scoring just four in the Premier League.
Head to head
In the last six meetings between the two sides in all competitions, Leeds United have picked three wins, losing twice to Newcastle while setting for a single draw.
Last season, Leeds United picked maximum points against Newcastle, registering a 5-2 victory in the first leg before completing double with a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture.
Newcastle Team News
Joe Willock, Ciaran Clark, and Javier Manquillo are doubtful for the home clash after they picked up knocks during their loss to Manchester United.
Steve Bruce could welcome back Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser while Martin Dubravka and Jonjo Shelvey are out with injuries.
Leeds United Team News
Marcelo Bielsa’s men will miss the services of Diego Llorente and Adam Forshaw who are on the sidelines with injuries.
Pascal Struijk is also out through suspension after picking a red card against Liverpool over the weekend.
Newcastle United vs Leeds United prediction
Both teams have endured a tough start to the current campaign as they are still winless in their last four opening matches in the Premier League.
Ahead of the tie, Leeds United remain the favorites and we expect them to pick their first victory of the season.
Our Topbets pundit is predicting a win for Leeds United and Over 2.5 Markets.
Win
Betway – 2.23
1Xbet 2.23
Over 2.5
Betway 1.69
1Xbet 1.69
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