Between 2015 and 2021, Leicester City won six successive visits to St James' Park, albeit they're winless in three subsequently, their most-recent visit in May 2023 all but confirming the Foxes' relegation while, simultaneously, securing Newcastle's Champions League return.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City Preview
Can Newcastle United claim a much-needed victory? Last weekend, the Magpies' poor form continued, this time defeated 4-2 by Brentford in West London, with both Alexander Isak and Harvey Barnes equalising during an end-to-end first half, both some catastrophic defending very much helping the Bees claim victory. As a result, Eddie Howe's team are now without a win in four, claiming victory from only two of their last 11, thereby languishing down in 12th, four points adrift the potential European positions. Next weekend, the Toon Army will converge on Ipswich so, before a sequence of tougher fixtures, facing Aston Villa, Man United and Spurs either-side of New Year's Day, Newcastle really need to rediscover some momentum.
Leicester City meantime will make the 183 mile journey north to Tyneside with a spring in their step, given that Ruud van Nistelrooy could hardly have asked for a more fruitful first week in charge. In his first match at the helm, goals from Jamie Vardy, Bilal El Khannouss and then substitute Patson Daka saw the Foxes defeat West Ham 3-1 at the King Power.
Then, last Sunday, Leicester appeared destine for defeat against Brighton, 2-0 down with a mere four minutes to play, only for Vardy's neat finish to set-up a grandstand finish during which, now into stoppage time, the 37 year old squared the ball for Bobby De Cordova-Reid to poke into an unguarded net, sparking wild scenes of jubilation and pinching a point. Prior to this, the Foxes had yielded just a solitary point from five fixtures, but van Nistelrooy's side are now five points clear of the bottom three, optimistic of continuing this mini-unbeaten streak, given that they're facing out-of-form Newcastle.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 134.
- Newcastle United Wins: 57. Draws: 28. Leicester City Wins: 49.
Newcastle United Team News
Anthony Gordon was only on the bench at Brentford last weekend, introduced on the hour mark, but is set to return here, so will Eddie Howe deploy Harvey Barnes on the other flank, or go with the rather more conservative option of Joelinton out-wide? Meanwhile, Nick Pope is set to be out for a month due to a knee ligament injury, so will it be Martin Dúbravka or Odysseas Vlachodimos who deputises? In further bad news, Callum Wilson is also set for another two months on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury, having seen a miserly 57 minutes of action this season due to a back issue. Elsewhere, Sandro Tonali could return in midfield, while Joe Willock is a doubt due to a hamstring issue. Tonali, Fabian Schär and Joelinton would be banned for next weekend's trip to Portman Road if booked.
Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Leicester City: (4-3-3): Dúbravka; Livramento, Schär, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimarães, Joelinton; Barnes, Gordon, Isak.
Newcastle United Player to Watch vs Leicester City
Alexander Isak has scored 14 goals in his 15 outings at St James' Park since last Boxing Day, most-recently on target during the thrilling 3-3 draw with Liverpool, so can he continue this scoring spree at home?
Leicester City Team News
Boubakary Soumaré is suspended, having collected his fifth caution of the campaign last Sunday, but Facundo Buonanotte can return, having been ineligable to take on his parent club. Meanwhile, Ricardo Pereira and Abdul Fatawu are sidelined due to long-term injuries and Harry Winks is a doubt, but Stephy Mavididi and last weekend's hero Bobby De Cordova-Reid could return out-wide. Wilfred Ndidi and Jamie Vardy would miss next Sunday's all-Midlands affair with Wolves if booked.
Leicester City predicted lineup vs Newcastle United: (4-3-3): Hermansen; Justin, Vestergaard, Coady, Kristiansen; Ndidi, Skipp, Buonanotte, De Cordova-Reid, Mavididi; Vardy.
Leicester City Player to Watch vs Newcastle United
Jamie Vardy bagged his sixth of the season last Sunday, so can he add to his five career goals against Newcastle?
Newcastle United vs Leicester City Prediction
Despite their poor form, we are backing Newcastle to collect all three points on Tyneside, even if we're far from confident about this prediction: Newcastle United 2-0 Leicester City.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Newcastle United vs Leicester City Premier League game on TV channel?
Newcastle United vs Leicester City Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Newcastle United vs Leicester City Premier League game on live streaming?
Newcastle United vs Leicester City Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Newcastle United vs Leicester City in the Premier League?
Newcastle United vs Leicester City takes place on Saturday 14 December 2024, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).