Leicester v Newcastle: Predictions, tips and bet builder as Isak scores in shutout win
Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates
Leicester City welcomes Newcastle United to the King Power Stadium for Monday Night Football, so we've picked out our best bet builder tips for the action on April 7.
The Premier League clash between Leicester City and Newcastle United at King Power Stadium sees relegation-threatened Leicester fighting for survival against Champions League-chasing Newcastle.
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Leicester vs Newcastle bet builder tips
Newcastle to win
Alexander Isak to score
Newcastle goalkeeper 2+ saves
Both teams to score: No
Leicester vs Newcastle betting preview
Leicester's struggles are evident in their recent form, losing 14 of their last 15 matches and failing to score in 13.
Their attacking woes are highlighted by a seven-match goalless streak, putting them close to Crystal Palace's record of nine matches without a goal. This barren run is a stark contrast to their earlier form, where they netted 21 times in 15 matches before mid-December.
Newcastle, on the other hand, are aiming to secure a return to European football. They have a strong chance against a Leicester side that has struggled immensely, especially in attack.
Historically, matches between these two sides have often seen at least one team failing to score. This trend, combined with Leicester's current goal drought, suggests a low-scoring match.
At least one team has failed to score in 20 of 29 meetings, while both teams to score: No has been a winning bet in eight of nine meetings in Leicester.
Given Leicester's poor form, especially in attack, and Newcastle's defensive strength, a Newcastle win with a clean sheet seems likely.
If he’s fit enough to play, then it’s hard to imagine Alexander Isak not getting chances against a team so low on confidence.
United’s main man has bagged 20 Premier League goals this season, firing off 76 shots and hitting the target 35 times. That makes for an average of 2.76 shots and 1.34 on target.
Shot selection and poor finishing are just two of the many issues hampering Leicester. Despite their struggles, they’ve still found a way to test the keeper at least twice in four of their last five fixtures.
We’ll back Pope to be called into action at least twice en route to a clean sheet.
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