Leicester City is looking to end a run of seven consecutive defeats in the Premier League as they host Newcastle United on Monday. Leicester, currently 19th in the league standings with 17 points, will face Newcastle, who are in 7th place with 40 points and aiming for a top-four finish. In their previous encounter, Newcastle defeated Leicester 4-0.
The match is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at King Power Stadium in Leicester, England. Bookmakers have Newcastle as favorites to win. Expert soccer analyst Brandt Sutton has provided his top picks for this game.
Sutton has a strong track record in soccer predictions, consistently delivering profitable advice for SportsLine subscribers across various leagues, including the Champions League and Premier League.
Expert Picks for Leicester City vs. Newcastle
Newcastle -1.5 (+120)
Newcastle has a dominant record against Leicester City recently, remaining undefeated in their last five matches in all competitions. They secured a 4-0 victory in their previous game in December and have not conceded a goal to Leicester in their last four meetings.
Sutton noted, “Leicester was outplayed in their previous match, losing 4-0. They only managed one shot on target in that game, and I expect Newcastle to dominate again, especially as they are pushing for a top-four position.”
Newcastle to score in both halves (+120)
Newcastle`s attack has been effective, scoring 49 goals in 29 matches. They have scored two or more goals in three of their last four games against Leicester and had a total of 27 shots in their previous encounter.
Sutton added, “Newcastle is coming off a 2-1 victory over Brentford, where they had 21 shots despite having less possession. Leicester`s defense has been weak throughout the season, conceding 67 goals in 30 games, which is the second-highest in the Premier League.”
