Newcastle Aims for Third Consecutive Win Against Struggling Leicester
Newcastle United travels to the King Power Stadium on Monday night, seeking to extend their winning streak to three games in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Leicester City finds itself in a dire situation, having secured just one league victory in 2025 and suffering eight consecutive losses across all competitions.
The Foxes’ return to the top flight has been nothing short of disastrous. With only 17 points and sitting 19th in the table, they are 15 points adrift of safety with just eight matches left to play. Their latest defeat, a 2-0 loss to Manchester City, further solidified their position as relegation favorites.
In stark contrast, Newcastle is riding a wave of momentum. Fresh off their first major domestic trophy in 70 years, the Magpies resumed league action with a 2-1 triumph over Brentford. A victory on Monday would see them climb to fifth place, edging closer to the Champions League qualification spots. Additionally, Newcastle will be keen to improve their goal difference, which currently lags fourth-placed Chelsea by seven goals.
Match Details: Leicester vs Newcastle
- Location: King Power Stadium, Leicester, England
- Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Rob Jones
- VAR: Alex Chilowicz
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Meetings)
- Leicester Wins: 0
- Newcastle Wins: 4
- Draws: 1
- Last Meeting: Newcastle 4-0 Leicester (December 14, 2024) – Premier League
Current Form (All Competitions)
- Man City 2-0 Leicester (April 2, 2025)
- Leicester 0-3 Man United (March 16, 2025)
- Chelsea 1-0 Leicester (March 9, 2025)
- West Ham 2-0 Leicester (February 27, 2025)
- Leicester 0-4 Brentford (February 21, 2025)
- Newcastle 2-1 Brentford (April 2, 2025)
- Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle (March 16, 2025)
- West Ham 0-1 Newcastle (March 10, 2025)
- Newcastle 1-2 Brighton (March 2, 2025)
- Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle (February 26, 2025)
How to Watch Leicester vs Newcastle (UK & US)
- UK Broadcast: Sky Go UK, NOW, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD
- US Broadcast: fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, UNIVERSO
- Canada Broadcast: fuboTV Canada
Leicester Team News & Predicted Lineup
Leicester’s squad faces internal challenges beyond its on-field struggles. Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy omitted Harry Winks from their recent loss against Manchester City, and the midfielder is unlikely to feature against Newcastle. Injuries have also played a role, with Abdul Fatawu, Odsonne Edouard, and Harry Souttar all sidelined. Veteran striker Jamie Vardy is expected to lead the line in hopes of ending Leicester’s losing streak.
Leicester Predicted XI (4-3-3):
Hermansen; Thomas, Faes, Okoli, Justin; Ndidi, Soumare, Kristiansen; El Khannouss, Ayew, Vardy
Newcastle Team News & Predicted Lineup
Newcastle enters this match with some injury concerns. Star forward Alexander Isak had been a doubt after picking up a knock, but is expected to recover in time. Kieran Trippier remains doubtful, while Anthony Gordon could return to the squad following a hip injury sustained during international duty. If Isak is unavailable, Eddie Howe may turn to Callum Wilson or William Osula.
Newcastle Predicted XI (4-3-3):
Pope; Krafth, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Barnes
Leicester vs Newcastle Score Prediction
Leicester’s freefall in form and internal conflicts make it difficult to envision them putting up a strong fight against an in-form Newcastle. With their Champions League aspirations in sight, the Magpies are expected to capitalize on Leicester’s struggles and secure another crucial victory.
