Newcastle vs Leicester Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Newcastle vs Leicester taking place? Newcastle vs Leicester will take place on Sunday 17th April, 2022 at 14:15 (UK)
Where is Newcastle vs Leicester taking place? Newcastle vs Leicester will take place at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle vs Leicester? Ticket information for Newcastle vs Leicester can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Newcastle vs Leicester on in the UK? Newcastle vs Leicester will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Newcastle vs Leicester in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Newcastle vs Leicester live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
NEWCASTLE
- Newcastle were last in action against Wolves in which they secured a priceless 1-0 victory through a Chris Wood penalty, keeping distance between themselves and the dreaded relegation places.
- Ryan Fraser started in that match, but the winger suffered hamstring injury which should keep him out of this one alongside the likes of Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier.
LEICESTER
- Leicester have picked up seven points from the last nine available to them in the Premier League, balancing their league commitments well with their Europa Conference League journey, which has seen them reach the semi-final stage.
- Jamie Vardy, Wilfred Ndidi and Ryan Bertrand are expected to miss out through injury, but in better news the Foxes may have Boubakary Soumare following illness.
THE TEAM NEWS
NEWCASTLE
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Dubrakva; Krafth, Schar, Burn, Targett; Guimaraes, Shelvey, Joelinton; Almiron, Wood, Saint-Maximin
UNAVAILABLE: Fraser (Injured), Hayden (Injured), Lewis (Injured), Trippier (Injured), Wilson (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Willock (Injured)
LEICESTER
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Schmeichel; Justin, Fofana, Soyuncu, Thomas; Tielemans, Mendy; Maddison, Dewsbury-Hall, Lookman; Daka
UNAVAILABLE: Bertrand (Injured), Ndidi (Injured), Vardy (Injured), Ward (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Soumare (Illness)
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle will be hoping to catch a Leicester side perhaps fatigued after playing in Eindhoven three days previously and the likelihood is that the Magpies will assert domination on proceedings the longer this match goes on. Eddie Howe’s side have won each of their last four matches at St. James’ Park and home advantage has been a real factor in Newcastle pulling away from the relegation places. The expectation is that they are more than capable of picking up at least another point, if not all three against Leicester so back the hosts to do just that via the double chance market.
Tip: NEWCASTLE WIN/DRAW DOUBLE CHANCE
