Leicester City is set to host Newcastle United on Monday as they seek to end a seven-game losing streak in the Premier League. The Foxes are currently struggling in 19th place in the league standings with 17 points, while the Magpies are in a strong 7th position with 15 wins, aiming for a top-four finish. In their previous encounter, Newcastle dominated Leicester City with a 4-0 victory.
The match is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at King Power Stadium in Leicester, England. Bookmakers have Newcastle as strong favorites at -240, while Leicester City are underdogs at +650. A draw is offered at +360, and the total goals over/under is set at 2.5. Before making any bets on this game, consider the expert analysis from SportsLine`s soccer expert, Brandt Sutton.
Brandt Sutton, a seasoned soccer analyst, has been a top editor at SportsLine for over six years. Known for his profitable predictions across various leagues including the Champions League and English Premier League, Sutton was SportsLine`s No. 1 soccer expert in 2022, achieving a 165-130-2 record.
Brandt Sutton`s Top Picks for Leicester City vs. Newcastle
Newcastle -1.5 (+120)
Newcastle has shown dominance in recent matches against Leicester City, remaining undefeated in their last five encounters across all competitions. Their previous match resulted in a decisive 4-0 win for the Magpies, who have also kept a clean sheet in their last four games against Leicester City.
Sutton notes, “Leicester was outplayed in their previous match, losing 4-0 at St. James` Park. They only managed one shot on target in that game, and I anticipate Newcastle, who are vying for a top-four spot, will once again prove too strong.”
Newcastle to score in both halves (+120)
Newcastle`s attacking force has been effective, scoring 49 goals in 29 matches. Under Eddie Howe, they have scored two or more goals in three of their last four meetings with Leicester City, and in their previous game against them, they recorded 27 shots, with 11 on target.
Sutton added, “The Magpies are coming off a 2-1 victory over Brentford, where they registered 21 shots despite having less possession. Leicester`s defense has been vulnerable throughout the season, conceding 67 goals in 30 games, which is the second-highest in the Premier League.”
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