Overview
After a resilient 3-3 draw against Liverpool, Newcastle disappointed again with a 2-4 defeat to Brentford in round 14 of the Premier League. This defeat extended their winless streak to 4 matches and continued to stagnate in the bottom half of the rankings.
Coach Eddie Howe's team will have the opportunity to regain the joy of victory when they face Leicester City in round 15 of the Premier League. The "Foxes" are considered Newcastle's favorite prey because they have won 4/6 of their most recent encounters. During that time, the "Magpies" have scored 11 goals against their opponents.
Newcastle have been relying heavily on Alexander Isak for inspiration this season, with the Swede scoring six goals in his last eight appearances.
Meanwhile, the King Power team had a relatively optimistic start under new coach Ruud van Nistelrooy. They won against West Ham and drew with Brighton, both at home.
However, away form is a problem for Leicester at the moment. They have won just once in their last six away games and lost four. During this time, they have conceded 19 goals. Leicester will likely continue to suffer away defeat against a Newcastle side hungry for victory.
Overall, Newcastle have been unbeaten in their last three meetings in all competitions, with two wins and one draw. However, the specifics of the matches between Newcastle and Leicester have often been tense and tense.
Human resources situation
All of Newcastle's absentees are in defence, with Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth still sidelined.
On the other side of the front line, Leicester City will welcome back Facundo Buonanotte. However, Boubakary Soumare is suspended, while Jakub Stolarczyk, Ricardo Pereira, Abdul Fatawu and Harry Winks will be absent due to injury.
Expected lineup:
Newcastle: Pope, Schar, Hall, Livramento, Burn, Joelinton, Tonali, Guimaraes, Barnes, Isak, Gordon.
Leicester City: Hermansen, Justin, Coady, Kristiansen, Vestergaard, Ndidi, El Khannouss, Buonanotte, Skipp, McAteer, Vardy.
The match between Newcastle and Leicester takes place at 22:00 on December 14 (Vietnam time).
