Newcastle vs Leicester prediction & betting tips – 14/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Newcastle and Leicester is set for December 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. T. Bramall has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Newcastle is 42%. The probability of a draw between Newcastle and Leicester is 32%. The probability of winning for Leicester is 26%.
• Our calculations suggest a 68% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 32% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 50% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 50%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on May 22, 2023, where Newcastle and Leicester drew with a score of 0-0
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Newcastle has emerged victorious 3 time(s), Leicester has claimed 1 win(s), and 1 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Newcastle has averaged 1.4 goals per game, while Leicester has netted an average of 1 goals.
• In the current Premier League standings, Newcastle occupies the 12th spot, while Leicester sits in 16th place.
• Newcastle's performance in the Premier League this season shows 5 victories, 5 defeats, and 5 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.3 goals scored and 1.4 goals conceded per match.
• Leicester has recorded 3 wins, 7 losses, and 5 draws in the Premier League this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.4 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 2 goals.
• Examining Newcastle's last five outings, they have won 1 times, lost 2 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 1.8 goals per match and conceded 2.2 goals.
• Leicester's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 1 times, lost 3 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 1.4 goals per match and conceded 2.4 goals.
• Leading the goal-scoring charts for Newcastle is A. Isak, who has found the net 6 times this season.
• J. Vardy stands out as Leicester's most prolific scorer, having notched up 6 goals in the current campaign.
• Newcastle will be without the services of: S. Botman (Knee Injury), E. Krafth (Shoulder Injury), J. Lascelles (Knee Injury), J. Willock (Thigh Injury)
• Leicester faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: I. Fatawu (Knee Injury), N. Opoku (Broken Leg), R. Pereira (Thigh Injury), B. Soumare (Yellow Cards), J. Stolarczyk (Ankle Injury), H. Winks (Muscle Injury), W. Ndidi (Thigh Injury)