The EFL Cup is back in action this week with another round of games. On Tuesday, an important match at St. James’ Park pits Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City against an impressive Newcastle United team. Leicester City, who are currently ranked 13th in the Premier League standings, has deceived a lot so far this season.
After losing 1-0 to Gillingham in their previous FA Cup match, the Foxes will need to step it up this week. On the other hand, Newcastle United has thrived over the past year and is currently in third place in the league. After a shocking 2-1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, the hosts will need to rebound in this match.
Newcastle vs Leicester City Match Details :
- Newcastle – Leicester City
- League Cup England
- Date – 10/01/2023
- Starting time – 20:00 UTC
Newcastle vs Leicester City Prediction :
Under Eddie Howe, Newcastle United had a great season and will be determined to win trophies this year. The Magpies have assembled a formidable team, and they may be prepared for a prolonged run in the EFL Cup.
Currently, Leicester City must address a number of issues in order to improve its campaign in the coming weeks. At the moment, Newcastle United is in better shape and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Newcastle United 3-1 Leicester City
Newcastle vs Leicester City Head to head :
Compared to Leicester City’s 49 victories, Newcastle United has a good record against them, winning 56 of the 132 games they’ve played together. This season, Newcastle United has the best defensive record in the Premier League and has only given up 11 goals in 18 league games.
When Newcastle United lost to Sheffield Wednesday last week, Eddie Howe’s impressive 15-game winning streak in all competitions came to an end. In their 17 Premier League games thus far this season, Leicester City has conceded 31 goals, ranking fourth in this category. Three of Leicester City’s last four matches in all competitions ended in defeat, with their only victory coming against Gillingham in the FA Cup.
Newcastle vs Leicester City Betting tips :
- Tip 1: Result – Newcastle United
- Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
- Tip 3: Newcastle United to score first – Yes
- Tip 4: Miguel Almiron to score – Yes
Newcastle vs Leicester City Lineups :
Newcastle United:
- Pope;
- Manquillo, Lascelles, Botman, Lewis;
- Almiron, Guimaraes, Longstaff;
- Ritchie, Murphy, Wood
Leicester City:
- Ward;
- Castagne, Amartey, Soyuncu, Thomas;
- Ndidi, Tielemans, Albrighton, Perez;
- Iheanacho, Daka
Newcastle vs Leicester City Where to Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |