Newcastle united vs Leicester
Newcastle United fans are in for a great day of football as their favorites get ready to take on Leicester City today, December 14, 2024. These two teams have their various strengths and various challenges, which make their match a must-watch.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Recent Meetings: Just one of the last five matches between Newcastle and Leicester has seen both teams find the net. This suggests the possibility of close encounters.Historical Context: From 2015 to 2021, Leicester City was in command at St James' Park as they reeled off six straight victories. However, they have not won on their last three visits and were goalless in the latest outing in May 2023.
Current Form: Newcastle hasn't been doing great of late, failing to win in their last four matches, while Leicester seems to have picked up a bit under the new management, unbeaten in the last two games.
Live Game Information
Kick-off Time: The game is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 GMT (10:00 EDT, 7:00 PST).Broadcasting: The game will be broadcast on a number of television channels and online streams, making it accessible to all sets of fans.
Team Lineups
Newcastle United Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)Goalkeeper: Martin Dúbravka
Defenders: Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall
Midfielders: Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton
Forwards: Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes
Leicester City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Mads Hermansen
Defenders: James Justin, Conor Coady, Jannik Vestergaard, Victor Kristiansen
Midfielders: Hamza Choudhury, Oliver Skipp
Forwards: Kasey McAteer, Facundo Buonanotte, Bilal El Khannouss, Jamie Vardy
Match Prediction
Expert Views: There are thoughts by analysts that, considering recent performances of both teams, Newcastle could pip Leicester at their home ground, but going by recent form Leicester have shown and also having Jamie Vardy, the best result for both sides should be a draw.Prediction: A draw, 1-1, could well be anybody's guess, based on current and historical comparisons of both teams.
Conclusion
Today's match between Newcastle United and Leicester City is going to be a mouth-watering encounter, with both teams needing vital points. The atmosphere will be competitive at St James' Park, and the outcome could have serious implications for both clubs as they navigate the challenges of the Premier League season.