Leicester City, currently struggling in 19th place in the Premier League, will face Newcastle United at home on Monday. Leicester is on a seven-game losing streak and desperately needs a win to improve their position. Meanwhile, Newcastle United is in 7th place and aiming for a top-four finish to secure a Champions League spot.

The match is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at King Power Stadium in Leicester, England. Bookmakers have Newcastle as strong favorites for this game. Experts suggest considering Newcastle to win by more than one goal and to score in both halves of the match.

Newcastle has a strong recent record against Leicester, remaining undefeated in their last five encounters. In their previous match, Newcastle defeated Leicester 4-0. Expert Brandt Sutton highlights Newcastle`s dominance in the reverse fixture and anticipates a similar outcome given Newcastle`s ambition to secure a top-four position and Leicester`s current form.

Expert Predictions

Brandt Sutton`s top picks for the Leicester City vs. Newcastle game include:

  • Newcastle -1.5 (+120): Newcastle is expected to win by at least two goals.
  • Newcastle to score in both halves (+120): Newcastle is likely to score in both the first and second half of the game.

Sutton points out Newcastle`s attacking strength, having scored 49 goals in 29 matches, and their history of scoring multiple goals against Leicester. He also notes Leicester`s weak defense, which has conceded the second-most goals in the league this season.