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Premier League: Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Kickoff Time: 2025-04-08 03:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Scott Heppell
Leicester City lost 0-2 away to Manchester City in the last round, suffering a devastating seventh consecutive league defeat. It’s worth mentioning that during this losing streak, Leicester City failed to score a single goal while conceding a total of 18 goals, showing a complete failure in both defense and attack. Currently, Leicester City ranks second to last in the English Premier League with a record of four wins, five draws, and 21 losses, with only a theoretical possibility of avoiding relegation. Since Ruud van Nistelrooy’s arrival at Leicester City, he has been thoroughly exposed, making it difficult to discern whether it’s the team’s shortcomings or his own coaching abilities. Van Nistelrooy’s tactical approach is monotonous and lacks variation, with the team’s passing and counterattacking speed and accuracy being at the bottom level of the Premier League. So far, Van Nistelrooy has not been able to find a way to rebuild this team; their passing lacks speed and compatibility, and their defense has lost its discipline amidst numerous mistakes.
Newcastle United defeated Brentford 2-1 at home in the last round, achieving a remarkable three consecutive victories in all competitions. Previously, Newcastle ended their 70-year title drought by defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the EFL Cup final. Eddie Howe has built a formidable team with a tough style of play, a dominant midfield, and a resilient defense that can withstand pressure. Set-pieces and open play both fully utilize their aerial advantage. Particularly noteworthy is the midfield trio of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, and Joelinton Cassio, who average 23.6 duels per game, providing stability and confidence to the team. This midfield configuration, which combines toughness and creativity, has become the core of Newcastle’s control over the pace of the game. As for Alexander Isak, his excellent physical conditions and finishing ability pose a significant offensive threat within the penalty area.
In terms of overall strength and form, Newcastle is undoubtedly superior to Leicester City. Moreover, the atmosphere within the newly crowned champion Newcastle is far better than that of Leicester City, which is plagued by rumors of internal strife. Therefore, in this match, it’s reasonable to favor Newcastle, who possess both strength and form, to take all three points.
Leicester City’s Last 5 Games: LLLLL
25-04-03 Manchester City 2-0 Leicester City
25-03-17 Leicester City 0-3 Manchester United
25-03-09 Chelsea 1-0 Leicester City
25-02-28 West Ham United 2-0 Leicester City
25-02-22 Leicester City 0-4 Brentford
Newcastle United’s Last 5 Games: WWWDL
25-04-03 Newcastle United 2-1 Brentford
25-03-17 Newcastle United 2-1 Liverpool
25-03-11 West Ham United 0-1 Newcastle United
25-03-02 Newcastle United 1-1 Brighton (AET 1-2)
25-02-27 Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle United
Head To Head Record:
24-12-14 Newcastle United 4-0 Leicester City
23-05-23 Newcastle United 0-0 Leicester City
23-01-11 Newcastle United 2-0 Leicester City
22-12-26 Leicester City 0-3 Newcastle United
22-04-17 Newcastle United 2-1 Leicester City
Prediction: Newcastle United to win