Leeds Utd vs Newcastle Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Leeds Utd vs Newcastle taking place? Leeds Utd vs Newcastle will take place on Saturday 22nd January, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Leeds Utd vs Newcastle taking place? Leeds Utd vs Newcastle will take place at Elland Road in Leeds
Where can I get tickets for Leeds Utd vs Newcastle? Ticket information for Leeds Utd vs Newcastle can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Leeds Utd vs Newcastle on in the UK? Leeds Utd vs Newcastle will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Leeds Utd vs Newcastle in the UK? Leeds Utd vs Newcastle cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
LEEDS UTD
- Leeds Utd exacted the perfect revenge on West Ham for knocking them out of the FA Cup earlier in the month, by beating them 2-3 at London Stadium thanks to a hat-trick from Jack Harrison, their second Premier League win in succession.
- The three points came at a cost for the Whites, who lost both left-back Junior Firpo and midfielder Adam Forshaw to hamstring injuries, adding to a lengthy injury list including striker Patrick Bamford, whose recovery has been set back following a foot issue.
NEWCASTLE
- Newcastle could not hold out for what would have been a seismic three points against Watford at St. James’ Park, ultimately drawing 1-1 with their fellow relegation battlers, leaving Eddie Howe still with just one win since taking over as manager.
- The Magpies have not managed to bring in any new players ahead of this match, no doubt a source of frustration for fans who are desperate for more investment, particularly with the likes of Callum Wilson, Federico Fernandez and Isaac Hayden all out through injury.
THE TEAM NEWS
LEEDS UTD
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Meslier; Dallas, Ayling, Struijk, Firpo; Koch; Raphinha, Klich, Rodrigo, Harrison; James
UNAVAILABLE: Bamford (Injured), Cooper (Injured), Cresswell (Injured), Forshaw (Injured), Firpo (Injured) Greenwood (Injured), Phillips (Injured), Shackleton (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
NEWCASTLE
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Dubravka; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Dummett; S. Longstaff, Shelvey, Joelinton; Fraser, Wood, Saint-Maximin
UNAVAILABLE: Fernandez (Injured), Hayden (Injured), Wilson (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Clark (Fitness), Ritchie (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Leeds Utd will be riding the crest of a wave following that thrilling victory over West Ham and with 22 points to their name, Marcelo Bielsa’s side will likely be looking upwards rather than downwards. Newcastle however, are desperate for three points and have no choice but to go toe-to-toe with the hosts from an attacking perspective, even if it risks them being caught out defensively. Neither backline have covered themselves in glory so far this season with every Premier League side bar Norwich having conceded less goals. This suggests that we are in for an entertaining contest, regardless of who emerges victorious and with neither club keeping a clean sheet across their last five league fixtures, both teams to score appears very much on the cards.
Tip: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
