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Leicester City Vs Newcastle United Preview

Tournament: Premier League

Date: Tuesday, April 7

Kick-off time: 19:00 GMT

Venue: King Power Stadium

Leicester City welcome in-form Newcastle United to the King Power Stadium in round 31 of the Premier League action, aiming to return to winning ways.

Leicester City have found life difficult in the Premier League after securing promotion from the Championship last season. The Foxes currently find themselves in 19th position in the table are in the relegation zone with only eight matches left to keep their position intact in the competition, as they are 12 points adrift of the safe zone. Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was appointed to turn their season around, has also helped to get the best out of the squad as they look very likely to get relegated this season.

They are without a win in their last seven matches in the league, having lost all of them. Jamie Vardy is currently their top scorer with seven goals, and Wilfred Ndidi provides the most assists with 4.

Newcastle United, on the other hand, have impressed everyone with their performances this season and secured the much-deserved silverware of the Carabao Cup after defeating Liverpool in the final.

They also also very much in the top four race, having secured 50 points from 29 matches as they trail fourth-place Manchester City by one point, having also played one match less.

However, they have registered three wins in their last five matches in the league, securing three wins and losing twice against Liverpool and Manchester City. Alexander Isak has been in fine form for them and leads the goalscoring chart with 20 goals, while Jacob Murphy leads the assist chart with nine assists.

Leicester City Team News

The Foxes have two confirmed absentees for this clash as Harry Souttar is suffering from an ankle injury, while Abdul Fatawu is set to miss the remaining season after suffering a cruciate ligament injury. Also, Odsonne Edouard remains a possible doubt for this clash, having recovered from an injury problem he suffered back in December 2024.

Newcastle United Team News

The Magpies, despite their impressive run of form lately, are missing several players due to injuries. Defenders Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, and rising impressive teenage defender Lewis Hall are all dealing with injury issues.

To make things worse, Anthony Gordon is also sidelined due to a hip injury, and Kieran Trippier and Alexander Isak should be fit enough to feature here after suffering a knock in the last match.

Leicester City Vs Newcastle United Predicted Lineups

Leicester City predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Hermansen

Defenders: Faes, Coady, Thomas

Midfielders: Justin, Ndidi, Soumare, Kristiansen

Attackers: Bounanotte, Vardy, El Khannous

Newcastle United predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Pope

Defenders: Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento

Midfielders: Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton

Attackers: Murphy, Isak, Barnes

Leicester City Vs Newcastle United H2H Record

The visitors have dominated this fixture in the last five encounters, registering four wins and drawing once. The last time these two sides faced each other, Newcastle United secured an impressive 4-0 victory over them.

Key players to watch in Leicester City Vs Newcastle United

Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)

Wilfred Ndidi has been one of the impressive players for the Foxes this season, who has consistently delivered performances for them in the middle of the park. Known for his defensive attributes, Ndidi is a destroyer in the middle of the park who constantly reads the danger and makes timely tackles and interceptions. So far, he has racked up 36 tackles for them, 19 interceptions, while also making 95 ball recoveries, the most on the team.

Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)

Alexander Isak has been in relentless form for Magpies this season and played a crucial role in their Carabao Cup triumph. He has been a menace to opposition defenders who find him difficult to mark due to his excellent movements and pace.

This season, he has scored 20 goals from 26 matches while also providing five assists in the process. His last five matches have also been impressive, having scored three goals in the league, racking up a 0.6 xG ratio in the process.

Leicester City Vs Newcastle United Prediction

The Foxes have struggled to showcase their best performance this season and now face another tough task against a strong opponent who has got the better of them in recent encounters. We expect Newcastle United to secure the victory here, considering the form they are in, and also Alexander Isak is in fine scoring touch.

Predicted Score: Leicester City 1-3 Newcastle United

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