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Preview: Leeds United vs Newcastle United – Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Leeds United wey don waka comot for EFL Cup midweek go dey hope say dem fit bounce back quick for Premier League when dem host Newcastle United for Elland Road this Saturday evening. Na di first time both sides go jam since May 2023 wey e bin end 2-2 draw.

Match Preview

Leeds start dem return to top-flight well with 1-0 win against Everton, but since den, wahala don show as dem don lose back-to-back matches.

Last weekend Arsenal flog dem 5-0, and Sheffield Wednesday later nack dem commot for EFL Cup on penalty after 1-1 draw.

Coach Daniel Farke talk say di loss pain am well-well as Leeds waste plenty chances (25 shots but just one goal). But one thing wey go give dem ginger na say dem never lose any of their last 21 home league games (W18 D3). Dem wan keep di unbeaten spirit alive for Elland Road.

Historically, Leeds no dey fear Newcastle too much – dem don lose only once for their last six PL meetings (W2 D3). Farke sef get small bragging rights because na only Newcastle and Bournemouth e don face twice for PL without losing.

Meanwhile, Newcastle dey come off one emotional rollercoaster against Liverpool. Anthony Gordon collect red card, dem fall two goals behind, bounce back equalize, but 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha still knack dem 100th-minute winner. Eddie Howe praise di fight from him boys and him dey expect di same fire for Elland Road.

Stat wise, Newcastle dey enjoy playing Leeds away: dem don win 7 of their 14 trips for Elland Road – na their best win rate away against any PL team dem don play at least 10 times. Dem don also win their last eight PL matches against promoted teams, scoring 3+ goals in seven of those games.

Form Guide

  • Leeds United Premier League form: W L
  • Leeds United all competitions: W L L
  • Newcastle United Premier League form: D L
  • Newcastle United all competitions: D L

Team News

For Leeds, Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka still dey out with knee injury until after international break. New boy Noah Okafor still dey under check after him groin wahala midweek.

Sean Longstaff fit start against him former club, join Anton Stach (wey don create more chances than any other PL player this season) and Ilia Gruev for midfield.

Up front, Dominic Calvert-Lewin dey push for him first full start but Joel Piroe or Lukas Nmecha fit still lead the line.

For Newcastle, Alexander Isak still unavailable, Anthony Gordon dey serve three-match ban. Joelinton dey out with groin injury, while Sandro Tonali dey rush fitness test (shoulder). Fabian Schar dey okay to return after concussion check.

New signings Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey fit debut proper, while Will Osula dey eye start after him late equalizer against Liverpool.

Leeds United Possible XI:

Perri; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Gruev, Longstaff; James, Piroe, Gnonto

Newcastle United Possible XI:

Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Miley, Guimaraes, Ramsey; Elanga, Osula, Barnes

Prediction

Leeds no dey joke for Elland Road and dem go still get hope say Newcastle injury/suspension fit slow dem down. But Eddie Howe boys still get enough quality and attacking edge to break Leeds’ stubborn record. We dey back Newcastle to sneak am.

Our Pick: Leeds United 1-2 Newcastle United

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