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Leicester are winless in five clashes with Newcastle, losing four of them, with the Magpies having won four of their last six trips to the King Power.

Leicester City vs Newcastle United Preview

Can Newcastle continue their Champions League charge? On Wednesday night, the Magpies beat Brentford 2-1 on Tyneside with Alexander Isak, who else, breaking the deadlock, before Sandro Tonali scored a spectacular winner. That's now back-to-back Premier League wins for Eddie Howe's side, who've actually won ten of 14 league outings since mid-December.

As EFL Cup winners, the Magpies are guaranteed a spot in the Conference League, at worst, but are seeking to qualify for a more prestigious UEFA competition. The Toon Army start the weekend sixth, just below Chelsea and Man City, but it's very tight, meaning they cannot afford to slip-up here.

Well, that seems unlikely, considering Leicester City's ongoing miserable form. The Foxes were beaten yet again on Wednesday, this time swatted aside by Manchester City at the Etihad. That was a seventh successive defeat for Ruud van Nistelrooy's team, who've scored exactly zero goals in these matches, losing 14 of their last 15 overall.

At home meanwhile, Leicester have lost seven consecutive matches, all without scoring, which is a new, unwanted record for any club in the English top division. With only eight games to go, Leicester are 12 points from safety, doomed to be beaten by the drop, likely to be beaten by Newcastle too.

Leicester City vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head Record

Leicester City Team News

Harry Winks did not travel to Manchester, following an off-field dispute with Ruud van Nistelrooy, while Harry Souttar and Abdul Fatawu all remain sidelined.

The Foxes have switched to a back five in recent weeks, an experiment that has not improved results at all, so could any of Facundo Buonanotte, Stephy Mavididi or Bobby De Cordova-Reid return?

Leicester City predicted lineup vs Newcastle United: (4-5-1): Hermansen; Justin, Coady, Faes, Kristiansen; Ndidi, Soumaré, De Cordova-Reid, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Vardy.

Leicester City Player to Watch vs Newcastle United

Jamie Vardy has eight goals to his name this season, on target during Leicester's last win at Spurs, so can he add to his five career goals against Newcastle?

Newcastle United Team News

Eddie Howe will be thankful this clash is on Monday night, considering a few of his key players are nursing knocks. First and foremost, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall and Jamaal Lascelles remain sidelined.

Meanwhile, Anthony Gordon's three-match ban is now over, but his return is not guaratneed, after picking up an injury in international duty. Meantime, Alexander Isak suffered a groin injury against Brentford, which would be a major blow, so could Callum Wilson be deputising in attack?

Kieran Trippier is also a doubt, but should be fine, while Joelinton has to be careful because a caution would see him miss their next two matches, against Man United and Crystal Palace.

Newcastle United Player to Watch vs Leicester City

Harvey Barnes joined Leicester City as a nine-year-old before being sold to Newcastle for £38 million 16 years later. Potentially in the absence of Gordon and Isak, he could be the Magpies' main goal threat.

Leicester City vs Newcastle United Prediction

Even without key players, we're very confident that Newcastle will win this one, given that Leicester haven't scored at home for a staggering 120 days: Leicester City 0-2 Newcastle United.

How to watch Leicester City vs Newcastle United Premier League game on TV channel?

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What is the date and kick-off time for Leicester City vs Newcastle United in the Premier League?

Leicester City vs Newcastle United takes place on Monday 7 April 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).