- Newcastle United has won three of the last five games in this matchup
- Quarterfinals of 2022-23 English Carabao Cup quarterfinals
- Both teams from the English Premier League
Newcastle United will host Leicester City on Tuesday in a quarterfinal matchup of the English FA Cup.
These teams are not strangers to one another, which should lead to a good battle.
Newcastle United is actually coming off of a loss. Leicester City has some momentum after winning their most recent game. This soccer betting preview will give you a good idea of which way to lean in this game.
Newcastle United vs. Leicester City Odds
Before making a Newcastle vs Leicester City prediction, you will have to look at the soccer betting odds for this game.
Newcastle United | Leicester City | |
---|---|---|
-155 | Moneyline | +425 |
+300 | Draw | +300 |
Over 2.5 (-115) | Total | Under 2.5 (-105) |
Before making any soccer picks, you must know what the odds actually mean. The moneyline odds are available as a way to pick the team that you think is going to win a certain matchup.
The total refers to the total number of goals that might be scored in a game. You only have two betting options when it comes to the total, as you can either take the over or the under.
Newcastle United vs. Leicester City Information
Carabao Cup Quarterfinals – Newcastle United vs. Leicester City
Location of the game: St. James’ Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Time: Tuesday, January 10, 3:00 PM EDT
How to watch: ESPN+
Newcastle United Can Defend
When making a Newcastle vs Leicester City prediction, you have to take into account just how good Newcastle United has been on defense. This team allowed two goals in their most recent game, but they also have had a ton of shutouts in recent games.
Miguel Almiron leads the way with 18 points and nine goals for Newcastle United, and he has shown the ability to have a big game. There are a ton of different players that have pitched in on offense, but Almiron needs to have a big day for this team to win.
Newcastle United Injuries
Injuries can have an impact on the Newcastle United odds, and there are four players on the roster that will be missing this game. Those players include Jonjo Shelvey, Allan Saint-Maximin, Matt Targett, and Emil Krafth.
The Leicester City Might Be in Trouble
Leicester City is a team in danger of being relegated this season in English Premier League play, and this will be a challenge. Leicester City has a -5 goal differential in league play, and they are going to have to turn things around in a big way.
James Maddison and Harvey Barnes have combined for 13 goals this season, but only one of those players is going to be on the field in this game. It’s hard to see Leicester City finding a way to score many goals at all in this one, and they are definitely going to give some up.
Leicester City Injuries
You also have to consider the Leicester City injuries when making a Newcastle vs Leicester City prediction. There is a long list of injured players for Leicester City, and it’s going to impact this one.
The list of Leicester City injuries includes James Justin, Ricardo Pereira, Jonny Evans, James Maddison, and Dennis Praet. Keep those injuries in mind when looking at Leicester City’s stats.
Newcastle United vs. Leicester City Pick and Prediction
There are many different ways to make a Newcastle vs Leicester City prediction, but simply picking the winning team is the best way to go. You could also combine that moneyline pick with an over/under bet, and taking the under would be the best way to lean in this game.
Leicester City might have won their most recent game, but they aren’t going to be able to get the job done in this one. The best bet is to take Newcastle United to win outright as they advance in the Carabao Cup.
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