LiontipsLeicester vs Newcastle. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (May 7, 2021).
Command Analysis
Last week Leicester couldn't beat Southampton away, and the game was tied at 1:1. But the Foxes are on a non-losing run of three games: before the draw with Soton, Brendan Rogers' charges beat West Bromwich (3:0), and Crystal Palace (2:1).
Both victories Leicester celebrated at King Power. In general, in terms of playing at the home arena, the Foxes are one of the most uncompromising teams in the league. Out of 17 home games, they drew one, lost seven, and won nine. This is the sixth home result in the Premier League.
Leicester are holding onto third place in the standings. They are now four points behind the second Manchester United, two points ahead of Chelsea, and have a five points margin over West Ham. However, the Foxes haven't secured a place in the Champions League, and the end of the season is going to be really tough. After Newcastle, they will still have to play away against Manchester United and Chelsea and host Tottenham in the final round. In this regard, the game against the Magpies can be considered the easiest.
Defenders James Justin, Harvey Barnes, midfielder Wes Morgan are out due to injuries. Jonny Evans may also be sidelined.
For Newcastle, this game is also crucial. The Magpies are now 17th in the table, nine points ahead of the group of outsiders, which is led by Fulham. Steve Bruce's charges still are in danger of relegation, but they are close to securing their spot in the Premier League for next season. Moreover, their last fixtures are not as tough as Leicester's. In the remaining rounds, Newcastle will play against Manchester City and two outsiders, Fulham and Sheffield United.
Last week Newcastle was defeated at home to Arsenal, thus breaking a string of four matches without losing. During this successful period, Newcastle had beaten Burnley (2:1) and West Ham (3:2), and also drew Tottenham (2:2) and Liverpool (1:1).
Newcastle are not particularly happy with their away results in the current season. In 17 away games, the Magpies have won only four times. They also drew four times and lost in nine games. The Magpies also score very few goals when they play away: during the season, they scored only 14 away goals, and this is a worse result than Sheffield United.
Defender Jamaal Lascelles, midfielders Isaac Hayden and Ryan Fraser, and goalkeeperKarl Darlow will miss this fixture due to injuries.
Trends
СтавкаFirst Half Total Under 1.5 Goals
In seven of the last nine head-to-head league games, fewer than 2 goals were scored in the first half.
СтавкаLeicester To Win In Second Half
The Foxes beat Newcastle in the second half in seven of their last nine head-to-head games.
СтавкаExact score - 3:0
Only one team scored in 10 of Newcastle's last 14 away games.
Tip and bets
In order to not fail the remainder of the season and to get into the Champions League, Leicester must win the game against Newcastle in their current form. The Magpies score very few goals away, and in general, are one of the worst away team s in the League.
Our prediction is Leicester to win with a handicap (-1).
Leicester have no problems in attack at the moment. The team scores regularly, and at home they often score more than one goal. The Foxes alone are capable of getting over the total.
Second bet - total over 2.5 goals.
