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Newcastle United – Leeds United
The Premier League continues right after Christmas with the next games. Over the New Year’s weekend, the highest English division completes the 18th matchday, in which Newcastle United wants to continue the recent success story. This season’s surprise team welcomes Leeds United, a team from the bottom of the table who need every point in their fight against relegation. The game kicks off at St. James’ Park in Newcastle on Saturday at 16:00.
Our prediction for this match can be found in the following Newcastle vs Leeds tip. The in-form Magpies are one of the top teams in the league this season and are in third place with 33 points from 16 games. Newcastle are thus the first chaser of the top duo of Arsenal and Man City. Leeds, on the other hand, have picked up just 15 points from 15 games to sit in 15th place, just two points clear of the relegation zone.
Newcastle – Leeds info:
– Date & Time: 31/12/2022, 16:00.
– Venue: St. James’ Park (Newcastle)
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 18
– TV coverage: Sky Sport
Newcastle Form & Balance Check
The Magpies have been the surprise par excellence in the Premier League this season. After a recent five years in the grey midfield of the league, fans have been given new hope due to a takeover of the club by investors from Saudi Arabia that was as financially strong as it was controversial. Normally, the road to glory is a long one, even with big money behind them, but Newcastle look set to join the elite of English football as early as this season. After 16 games, the team continues to stubbornly hold onto a Champions League spot.
Almiron and Newcastle continue strong form
With their excellent form in recent months, Newcastle deserve this one. Since the end of August, there has been no defeat in 13 matches, and United have won ten of their last eleven games. The Magpies bounced back from the World Cup break with a 1-0 win over league rivals Bournemouth in the cup, followed by a commanding 3-0 win at Leicester on Boxing Day, their eighth in a row. In addition to Chris Wood and ex-Hoffenheim player Joelinton, Miguel Almiron also scored another goal in the win.
Newcastle facts & analysis
– 3rd in the Premier League, 33 points from 16 games.
– Last win 3:0 at Leicester
– 8th win in a row
Leeds form & balance check
The Peacocks find themselves in the relegation battle again this year. After the long-awaited promotion in 2020, Leeds presented themselves as a cheeky newcomer on their first league return and ended up in ninth place, not even far off the international ranks. In the season just ended, however, things did not go so well, with the Whites finishing 17th and narrowly avoiding relegation. On the way to staying in the relegation zone, the club were forced to sack legendary coach Marcelo Bielsa, who had made the miracle of promotion possible in the first place.
Where does the road lead?
His successor Jesse Marsch, who had previously failed at RB Leipzig, was provided with plenty of new personnel in the summer through expensive transfers. However, these investments have hardly had any effect so far, and Leeds are now stuck in the cellar again after a good start. From the fourth matchday onwards, the Peacocks went eight games without a win. Only the surprising three-goal win over Liverpool gave the Whites some breathing space again, but in their opener after the World Cup break they then lost 3-1 to Man City.
Leeds facts & analysis
– 15th in the Premier League, 15 points from 15 games.
– Last lost 1:3 against Man City
– 3rd consecutive must-win defeat
Predicted line-up – last update on 29 December 2022
Newcastle coach Eddie Howe is likely to field the successful eleven from the last game against Leicester once again. Saint-Maximin would be a fresh alternative for the attack, with Shelvey, Wilson, Isak, Krafth and Dummett all out injured.
On the other hand, Jesse Marsch could make some changes after the defeat against City. Adams, Llorente, Summerville and Harrison are alternatives to Greenwood, Cooper, Forshaw and Gnonto, with Klich and Firpo also other options. Sinisterra, Bamford, Dallas and Gray are missing through injury.
Newcastle – Leeds direct comparison & stats
The two clubs have faced each other a total of 79 times, with the overall balance slightly in Newcastle’s favour. The Magpies come to 33 victories, Leeds won 28 games. 18 other games ended in a draw. Newcastle’s last home win against Leeds in the Premier League dates back to 2004.
– The most common result between Newcastle United and Leeds United is 1-1 when Newcastle United had home advantage. 4 games ended like this.
– The comparisons between the two clubs last season: 1-1 (home for Newcastle United) and 0-1 (home for Leeds United).
– Newcastle United have a winning streak of 6 games in the Premier League.
– A look at Newcastle United: Miguel Almiron is the top scorer with 9 goals. Rodrigo Moreno also scored 9 times for Leeds United.
– The average of goals scored in a Newcastle United-Leeds United clash is 3.
