One of the six fixtures to be played in the English Premier League on the 31st of December is between Newcastle United and Leeds United.
The game will be played at St James’ Park and the hosts begin this round of matches in 3rd place on 33 points while the visitors are in 15th place on 15 points.
Newcastle United come into the match on the back of a good 3-0 win at Leicester City in the Premier League last time out.
Chris Wood opened the scoring from the penalty spot after only 3 minutes and the Magpies doubled their advantage just 4 minutes later. Newcastle United added a third goal before half time and never looked in danger of losing their lead in the second half.
That result means Newcastle United have won each of their last 8 fixtures in all competitions, including the League Cup penalty shootout success against Crystal Palace.
In terms of the Premier League, Newcastle United have won their last 6 games in succession and are undefeated in their last 11 matches.
Trends show Newcastle United are unbeaten in 21 of their last 24 matches in the Premier League. They have won each of their last 4 home league games and have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 league matches on home soil.
In fact, Newcastle United have kept 6 clean sheets in their last 9 home Premier League games.
Leeds United travel to St James’ Park having lost 3-1 at home to Manchester City last time out. The decisive blow came just before half time as Manchester City opened the scoring.
Manchester City scored 2 more goals in the second half with Leeds United’s goal being no more than a consolation strike.
Leeds United have lost each of their last 3 games, 2 of which have come in the Premier League. They have tasted defeat at Tottenham Hotspur and at home to Manchester City in the league plus away to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the League Cup.
Trends show in their 13 most recent matches in all competitions, Leeds United have achieved just 2 wins. Both wins have come in the Premier League but Leeds United have lost 5 of their 6 most recent away league games.
There have been over 2.5 goals in 5 of the latest Premier League matches of Leeds United.
Team news and Newcastle United are without the injured trio of Jonjo Shelvey, Paul Dummett, and Alexander Isak. They also have doubts over the fitness of Callum Wilson.
Leeds United travel without the injured duo of Patrick Bamford and Luis Sinisterra. Archie Gray is doubtful due to an ankle injury.
The current form of both teams suggests this should be a comfortable win for Newcastle United.
With such a good home defensive record, we expect Newcastle United to win the game without conceding goal despite the fact Leeds United have been scoring goals on the road in the league.
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