Leicester City vs Newcastle United: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Leicester vs Newcastle in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

Fixture: Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Date: Monday 7 April 2025
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Venue: King Power Stadium

Given Leicester's current form and their struggle to score, they face an uphill battle against a Newcastle side that has shown resilience and the ability to win tight games. The Magpies' recent victories against Brentford and West Ham indicate they are in a better position than their hosts to secure three points.

Expect Newcastle to dominate possession and create more scoring opportunities, while Leicester will likely rely on counter-attacks and set pieces. The match could be tight, but Newcastle's superior form and attacking options should see them through.

Match Prediction: Leicester 0-2 Newcastle

Leicester City have been struggling to find form in recent weeks, with their last five matches resulting in a series of losses.

The Foxes are currently languishing in 19th place, 12 points adrift of safety with only eight games remaining. Their inability to score in their last seven Premier League games is a significant concern, and they will need to find a way to break their goal drought if they are to have any chance of survival.

Last 5 league matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Man City (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Man United (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Chelsea (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs West Ham (A)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Brentford (H)
  

Newcastle United, on the other hand, have been in better shape, with three wins in their last five league outings.

The Magpies are currently in sixth place, two points off the top four, and will be looking to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season. Their recent performances have shown resilience and the ability to bounce back from setbacks, which could be crucial in their upcoming match against Leicester.

Last 5 league matches:

• Win 2-1 vs Brentford (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs West Ham (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Liverpool (A)
• Win: 4-3 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Man City (A)
  

In recent encounters between Leicester and Newcastle, the results have been varied, showcasing competitive matches.

Historically, Newcastle have had the upper hand with 15 wins compared to Leicester's 12 in 33 meetings. The home side tends to be the strongest in this fixture, with just one away win from the previous five meetings.

• Newcastle 4-0 Leicester (14 December 2024)
• Newcastle 0-0 Leicester (22 May 2023)
• Leicester 0-3 Newcastle (26 December 2022)
• Newcastle 2-1 Leicester (17 April 2022)
• Leicester 4-0 Newcastle (12 December 2021)
  

• Abdul Fatawu - Knee
• Harry Souttar - Ankle
• Odsonne Edouard - Knock (Doubtful)

Leicester will be without a couple of key players, including Abdul Fatawu, which could impact their attacking options. Fatawu's absence may affect their ability to create chances on the wings.

• Jamaal Lascelles - Knee
• Lewis Hall - Ankle
• Sven Botman - Knee
• Anthony Gordon - Hip (Doubtful)
• Joelinton - Kee (Doubtful)
• Kieran Tripper - Groin (Doubtful)
• Matt Targett - Illness (Doubtful)

Newcastle face their own challenges with several players sidelined. The absence of Sven Botman could hamper their backline, while the potential loss of Anthony Gordon, a key attacking player, might reduce their offensive threat.

Hermansen; Faes, Coady, Thomas; Jusin, Ndidi, Soumaré, Kristiansen; Daka, El Khannouss, Vardy

Leicester are likely to stick with a 3-4-2-1 formation, focusing on a solid defensive structure while trying to utilise the pace and experience of Jamie Vardy up front.

Pope, Krafth, Schär, Burn, Livramento; Tonali, Willock, Guimarães; Murphy, Isak, Barnes

Newcastle are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 formation, with a focus on controlling the midfield and exploiting the flanks with Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy.

• Jamie Vardy vs Fabian Schär: Vardy's experience and pace could pose a significant threat to Newcastle's defence, particularly against Schär, who will need to be at his best to contain the Leicester striker.
• Bruno Guimarães vs Wilfred Ndidi: The midfield battle between these two could dictate the flow of the game. Guimarães' creativity and passing will be crucial for Newcastle, while Ndidi's defensive prowess will be vital for Leicester.
• Alexander Isak: With 20 league goals this season, Isak remains a key player for Newcastle. His ability to find the back of the net could be decisive in this match.
  

• Leicester City became the first team to concede 1,000 Premier League goals in under 700 matches, highlighting their defensive struggles this season.
• Half of Alexander Isak's 20 league goals this season have come away from home.
  

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