Leicester City v Newcastle United Betting Preview
We turn our attention to Monday night’s Premier League showdown at the King Power Stadium as relegation-threatened Leicester City host top-four hopefuls Newcastle United. With both sides battling at opposite ends of the table, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this preview, we’ll break down the key talking points, assess the latest form, and highlight a betting angle worth considering.
Before we delve into the match previews, it’s worth checking in on the latest outright markets. Liverpool continue to dominate the title race, sitting comfortably 11 points clear of Arsenal in second place. Priced at a heavily odds-on 1/50 to be crowned champions, there’s little value in backing them at this stage — but other betting opportunities remain, which you can explore via the link below.
.Click here for English Premier League Outright Betting
Get your money back if your team loses to an injury time penalty.
Introducing Tough Luck Insurance from World Sports Betting. Bet on football matches with confidence, and if your team loses to an injury time penalty, we’ll return your stake as free bets.
*Valid for Pre-Match and Live in Play events up to 90 Mins.
T’s & C’s apply. Refund/Payout limited to R5000. Single/Straight bets only.
Free Bets do not qualify for this offer. Limited to 1 refund per customer per event.
Simply email promotions@wsb.co.za with Subject ‘ Tough Luck Insurance ’
LEICESTER CITY v NEWCASTLE UNITED – Click here to bet
Leicester City’s nightmare return to the Premier League continued last weekend as a 2-0 loss to Manchester City condemned them to an eighth straight defeat in all competitions. The Foxes are locked in a downward spiral, and despite a managerial change aimed at turning things around, nothing has improved. Since Ruud van Nistelrooy replaced Steve Cooper, Leicester have mustered just three wins across all competitions—only two of which came in the league.
Currently 19th with 17 points and just eight matches remaining, Leicester find themselves 12 points adrift of safety, with time rapidly running out. Their attack has been ineffective, netting only 25 goals in the league while conceding a worrying 67 — only bottom-dwellers Southampton have scored fewer. When you factor in a porous defence and a woeful home record — having earned just 11 points from a possible 45 — it’s evident why the Foxes are facing the very real threat of relegation
While Leicester struggle for survival, Newcastle United arrive with their sights firmly set on a return to Europe’s elite. A 2-1 win over Brentford at St James’ Park last time out kept them firmly in the race for a top-four finish, with Alexander Isak and Sandro Tonali both on target in a hard-fought clash. The victory lifted the Magpies to fifth in the standings on 50 points and further bolstered their growing confidence following their Carabao Cup success before the international break. That Wembley triumph secured European football for next season via the UEFA Europa Conference League, but Eddie Howe’s side has set their sights even higher.
Newcastle have also shown strong form on the road, having won their last two matches in all competitions, including a 1-0 league victory away to West Ham. They have developed a reputation this season for dismantling newly-promoted teams with ruthless efficiency, winning six consecutive Premier League matches against such opposition. With a Champions League spot firmly within their grasp and Leicester in freefall, Monday night’s clash presents another prime opportunity for the Magpies to climb the table further and solidify their resurgence.
Head-to-Head
Historically, Newcastle United have had the upper hand in recent encounters between these two sides. In the last six meetings, Leicester have secured just one win, while Newcastle have claimed four victories and one draw. Earlier this season, Newcastle cruised to a 4-0 victory in the reverse fixture.
Betting
Leicester City 11/2
Draw 7/2
Newcastle United 5/10
Verdict
With Leicester in freefall and Newcastle fighting for Champions League, the visitors have more than enough quality to secure the three points. Given Leicester’s troubles at both ends of the pitch, I like Newcastle United to win to nil in this match.
Suggested Bet: Newcastle United to win to nil – Yes at 29/20
Click here for all the weekend’s English Football action
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
