Leicester City advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2022-23 League Cup after a 3-0 win over Milton Keynes away on 21 December.
The result completes six wins and a loss in Brendan Rodgers’ side’s last seven matches in all competitions. Leicester are indeed trying to bounce back. The team has conceded only one goal in the last eight matches.
The defensive quality of the Foxes team has improved a lot. Leicester are currently 13th in the Premier League standings, just four points clear of the team in the relegation zone occupied by Nottingham.
On the other hand, Newcastle United also qualified for the last 8 of the League Cup after beating Bournemouth 1-0 in the last 16 which was held on 21 December at St James park.
The performance of Eddie Howe’s team is indeed very good. Gaining three points over Chelsea in the last Premier League match on December 13, Newcastle is now third in the standings with 30 points, they are only 2 points behind Man City who are above them, and are 7 points adrift of Arsenal who top the standings.
The Magpies have 8 wins and 4 draws in the last 12 matches. As many as 6 of the last 8 matches of Newcastle, they were able to win the opponent. During that period, only 2 goals conceded in total.
The two teams have often met in duels in the Premier League. In the last match which took place on April 17, Newcastle won 2-1. Leicester took the lead through Nigerian player, Ademola Lookman, but Bruno Guimarães replied with two goals.
How to Stream Leicester City vs. Newcastle United
The Leicester City vs Newcastle United match will only be broadcast online on NBC Sports, Peacock TV, fubotv, Sling TV, and the duel at the King Power Stadium (Leicester, Leicestershire) can be watched via live streaming at 10:00 EDT.
Kick-off Schedule & Live Streaming Links
Official TV | NBC Sports, Peacock TV, fubotv, Sling TV |
Date | Monday, December 26, 2022 |
Kickoff | 10:00 EDT |
Live TV | NBC Sports, Peacock TV, fubotv, Sling TV / TV-Bola |
Leicester City – Newcastle United Head-to-Head Record
- 04/17/2022 Newcastle United vs Leicester 2 – 1
- 12/12/2021 Leicester vs Newcastle United 4 – 0
- 05/08/2021 Leicester vs Newcastle United 2 – 4
- 01/03/2021 Newcastle United vs Leicester 1 – 2
- 01/01/2020 Newcastle United vs Leicester 0 – 3
Last 5 Match Performance
Leicester City
- 11/06/2022 Everton vs Leicester 0 – 2
- 11/09/2022 Leicester vs Newport County 3 – 0
- 11/12/2022 West Ham United vs Leicester 0 – 2
- 12/10/2022 Leicester vs Troyes 0 – 0
- 12/21/2022 Milton Keynes Dons vs Leicester 0 – 3
Newcastle United
- 11/10/2022 Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace P 0 – 0
- 11/13/2022 Newcastle United vs Chelsea 1 – 0
- 12/09/2022 Al Hilal vs Newcastle United 0 – 5
- 12/17/2022 Newcastle United vs Rayo Vallecano 2 – 1
- 12/21/2022 Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth 1 – 0
Leicester City vs. Newcastle United Squad Predictions
Leicester City (4-4-1-1): Ward; Castagne, Amartey, Faes, Thomas, Soumare, Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Praet, Barnes, Daka.
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, S Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Willock, Almiron, Wilson, Joelinton.