Ace Football previews the Premier League round 21 match between Newcastle and Leeds and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Leeds come to St James’ Park for the Premier League match this coming Wednesday, Newcastle will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Newcastle are number 9 in the table on 29 points after 20 matches. Leeds rank as number 16 with 22 points after 20 matches played.
Form: Newcastle vs Leeds
Newcastle Form
Newcastle look back on their last three matches with two victories to show for their efforts. Against Manchester United, they were left empty-handed in a 1-0 defeat, but they avenged themselves by beating Burnley in a 1-3 win. They followed that up with a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace in their most recent outing. Newcastle managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the Premier League, where they also drew twice and lost none. They scored 12 goals and conceded seven times.
Leeds Form
Following three draws in their last three matches, Leeds could do with a win again. Against Sunderland, they finished even 1-1, before drawing again in a 0-0 match with Liverpool. Another 1-1 stalemate against Manchester United followed. Leeds are winless in their last six away games in the Premier League, in which they drew three and lost three. They conceded 11 goals while scoring five themselves.
Betting stats for Newcastle and Leeds
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Newcastle and Leeds played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 12 Newcastle matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Newcastle matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Newcastle have won 8 of the last 10 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Newcastle have won 8 of the last 10 home matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Newcastle have won 6 of the last 8 home matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In the last 3 Leeds away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 3 Leeds away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 3 Leeds away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Leeds away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Leeds matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players in form: Newcastle vs Leeds
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Bruno Guimaraes brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Newcastle will start him against Leeds, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who notched up five goals in his past six games.
Popular markets: Newcastle vs Leeds
Full-time result
Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at St James’ Park, Newcastle won eight and drew two. Leeds won one of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew four and lost five. Newcastle didn’t lose any of their previous 7 matches at St James’ Park. Leeds remained unbeaten in their last 7 games on the bounce. Newcastle have not lost to Leeds in 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Newcastle scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Leeds scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Newcastle probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Wednesday, as Leeds managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 matches.
Total goals
Newcastle saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Leeds, who scored 1.7 times on average in these matches.
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