Leicester City is set to face Newcastle United at home on Monday afternoon, aiming to break their seven-game losing streak in the Premier League. Leicester City, positioned 19th in the league table with 17 points, are struggling, while Newcastle United are in 7th place with 40 points and vying for a top-four finish. In their previous encounter, Newcastle defeated Leicester City 4-0.
The match is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at King Power Stadium in Leicester, England. Newcastle are favored to win. Experts like Brandt Sutton have provided their predictions for the game.
Brandt Sutton, a respected soccer expert, suggests betting on Newcastle -1.5 (+120). Newcastle`s dominance over Leicester City is evident in their recent history, remaining unbeaten in their last five encounters. In their last match, Newcastle convincingly won 4-0 against Leicester City, maintaining a clean sheet in their last four matches against them.
Sutton highlights Leicester`s weak performance in their previous match where they barely threatened Newcastle`s goal. He anticipates Newcastle, driven by their ambition for a top-four spot, will again outperform Leicester.
Another of Sutton’s recommendations is to bet on Newcastle to score in both halves (+120). Newcastle`s attacking prowess is notable, with 49 goals in 29 matches. They have scored two or more goals in three of their last four games against Leicester City, demonstrating their offensive capability. In their previous match, Newcastle recorded 27 shots, 11 of which were on target.
Sutton points out Newcastle`s recent 2-1 victory over Brentford, where they created numerous scoring opportunities despite having less possession. He also notes Leicester`s defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded 67 goals in 30 games, which is the second-highest in the Premier League.
Expert EPL Picks for Monday
Brandt Sutton`s top EPL picks for the Leicester City vs. Newcastle match on Monday include:
- Newcastle -1.5 (+120)
- Newcastle to score in both halves (+120)
