On Sunday, from 16:30, Leicester and Newcastle meet in the 7th round of the Premier League, in the only important match of the day, in English football. Leicester started the season well, but they have a small chance of winning, given that the difference between the two teams is not so great. Ayoze Perez, from the hosts, will meet with former colleagues at Newcastle.
Leicester cannot rely on the services of Ghezzal, James and Maddison, three important midfield players. In contrast, Newcastle, under the command of Steve Bruce, does not have Gayle, Lejeune, Longstaff, Ritchie and Yedlin. Curiously, each of the last five direct duels of the two teams were won by the traveling team, all taking place in the last two years. Leicester prevailed on St. James Park 3-2, 2-0 and 2-1 (d.p.), while Newcastle was victorious at King Power Stadium 1-0 and 2-1 in the championship.
Newcastle played last season on their own with Brighton (0-0), and the attack of the blacks again disappointed, as in the matches with Liverpool (1-3) and Watford (1-1). The “Cotofenele” bring the ball hard in the opponent’s corner, and Leicester have a skillful defense that can keep away the attacks of the guests. In the middle of the week, the “foxes” passed Luton 4-0 in the English League Cup, after defeating Tottenham (2-1) at home in the championship. In fact, the good start of the season has propelled Brendan Rodgers’s team to the top!
Leicester are in 3rd place in the Premier League, with a single failure in the first 6 stages and an 8-5 goal. Newcastle is 17th (goal 4-8), with a modest offensive performance, and Steve Bruce’s team will definitely be involved in the relegation fight and in 2020. The favorites play a better game at the moment and have the first chance. to victory, at home.
LEICESTER PROBABLE TEAM – NEWCASTLE
Leicester: Schmeichel – R. Pereira, Evans, Soyuncu, Chilwell – Ndidi – Ayoze Perez, Tielemans, Maddison (uncertain), Barnes – Vardy
Newcastle: Dubravka – Manquillo, Schar, Lascelles, Dummett, Willems – Almiron, Hayden, Shelvey, Atsu – Joelinton
PREDICTION: Leicester to win @ 1,54
