Predictions and wagers for the clash between Leeds United and Newcastle United, with the Magpies seeking a rebound win
Saturday 30th August, 5.30pm at Elland Road, Leeds, England, sees Leeds United host Newcastle United in a highly anticipated Premier League match-up.
Lukas Nmecha, a summer signing from Wolfsburg, is one to watch, having already scored for Leeds in the Premier League this season and retaining his place in the Leeds United XI for the game against Newcastle. Notably, Nmecha scored Leeds's only goal of the Premier League season so far.
Newcastle, however, are expected to field an under-strength team, which could potentially give Leeds the upper hand defensively. Eddie Howe, the Newcastle manager, is likely to focus on keeping things tight at the back.
The game is predicted to be a hard-fought and scrappy affair, with chances being relatively few and far between. A high-scoring encounter is unlikely, and Betfair offers odds of 11/10 for under 2.5 goals in the game.
For those interested in betting, Nmecha is available at 5/2 with Tote to score any time in the game.
The expected lineups for the two teams are as follows:
Leeds United: Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson, Tanaka, Longstaff, Stach, James, Nmecha, Gnonto
Newcastle United: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Ramsey, Guimaraes, Miley, Elanga, Osula, Barnes
The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. For more Premier League predictions and picks, check out the match preview overview.
Remember, when gambling, it's important to gamble responsibly. Set time and monetary limits, never gamble with more than you can afford to lose, avoid chasing losses, and do not gamble when upset, angry, or depressed. If you need help, seek it from Gamcare or GambleAware.
The author of this article is Greg Lea.
