Newcastle vs Leeds United Predictions and Betting Tips
Newcastle and Leeds United square off this Friday with both sides keen on securing their first win of the Premier League 2021/2022 campaign. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
We saw 10 goals when both sides met last season with Bielsa's side beating the Magpies at Elland Road 5-2 before a hard-fought 2-1 win in Tyneside.
Massive six-pointer at the St. James' park
With just one point in their first four Premier League matches of the season, the Magpies currently sit in 19th place. This poor run of results could be attributed to their defensive frailties with the Newcastle rearguard boasting the worst defensive record in the league having let in 12 goals. In their most recent game, they were outdone by a Cristiano-inspired Manchester United as the attacker's brace was two of the four goals scored in a 4-1 victory. If Steve Bruce doesn't turn the club's current dilemma around, alarm bells are sure to be ringing and he could well be the first managerial casualty of the season.
The Whites, just like their opponents, haven't got the ground running this season as they head into Matchday 5 looking to pick up their first win of the season. Although they have given a good account of themselves in draws against Everton and Burnley, they're well off the standards they set in their first season back in the big time with a 9th placed finish. They couldn't cope with Klopp's Liverpool last weekend with the side from Merseyside claiming a 3-0 victory on Sunday. Second-season syndrome really is a thing and given their poor start to the season, the Whites should be wary not to fall into this abyss.
Newcastle vs Leeds United Team News
Newcastle United possible starting XI:
Darlow; Fernandez, Lascelles, Schar; Manquillo, Willock, Hayden, Almiron, Ritchie; Joelinton, Saint-Maximin
Leeds United possible starting XI:
Meslier; Dallas, Ayling, Cooper, Firpo; Raphinha, Rodrigo, Phillips, Roberts, Harrison; Bamford
Newcastle vs Leeds United Prediction: 2-2
We expect the attackers from both sides to shine in this game with the defences, not at their best. As such, an over 2.5 bet should be considered. With regards to the match outcome, however, we don't see a clear winner heading into this game so we'd be going for a highly entertaining stalemate.
