Leicester City vs Newcastle Predictions

Leicester vs Newcastle predictions for this Premier League fixture. Leicester City risk an eighth straight Premier League home defeat as in-form Newcastle United visit, with the Foxes’ ongoing struggles suggesting another loss at the King Power is highly likely. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Premier League | Apr 7, 2025 at 8pm UK at King Power Stadium

Leicester City vs Newcastle Predictions

Can the Foxes Finally Stop the Rot or Will the Magpies Pile On the Pain?

• Leicester’s Home Horror Show
  • The Foxes have lost seven straight league matches at the King Power, all by at least two-goal margins – a collapse bordering on historic.
• Magpies Feast on Bottom Feeders
  • Newcastle have won all six of their matches against the current bottom four, demonstrating ruthless efficiency against teams in the drop zone.
• Foxes’ Toothless Attack
  • Leicester have gone over 10 hours without scoring in the Premier League, a staggering stat that underlines just how blunt they’ve become in front of goal.

Best Bet for Leicester City vs Newcastle

The King Power Stadium is the stage for Monday night’s closing act of the Premier League weekend, and while Leicester City fans may approach the fixture with a growing sense of dread, Newcastle United supporters are licking their lips. The contrast in form between these two sides couldn’t be starker if you scripted it.

Leicester are teetering on the brink, a team that looks utterly devoid of confidence, belief, and frankly, any semblance of a plan. After their latest dismal showing – a 2-0 loss to Manchester City where they barely laid a glove on the champions – things look grimmer than ever for Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side. The mood in the East Midlands is more funeral than football festival.

Meanwhile, Newcastle arrive with Champions League ambitions and a spring in their step. Having returned from their EFL Cup celebrations to beat Brentford 2-1 in midweek, Eddie Howe’s men are still in the hunt for a top-four finish. Their record against relegation-threatened teams has been pristine, and they’ll fancy their chances of keeping that run going here.

The gulf in class is visible across every department, and unless Leicester find a miracle cure for their systemic collapse, Monday evening could be another horror show for the home fans. That said, football’s a strange beast – full of surprises – but let’s be honest, this one feels like a foregone conclusion.

Best Bet for Leicester City vs Newcastle United: Newcastle -1 Asian Handicap

Here at BettingTips4You, we don’t do scattergun predictions. We believe in quality over quantity, which is why we provide just one top-tier tip per match. No fluff, no confusion – just the best selection available, clearly laid out.

And for this clash, the standout choice is Newcastle -1 Asian Handicap.

Why this? Because quite simply, nothing about Leicester’s current form suggests they can keep up with a Newcastle side who are purring again after their recent EFL Cup high. The Foxes are drowning in their own defensive errors, while the Magpies are flying – both metaphorically and literally in the league table.

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Newcastle’s record against the league’s stragglers is ruthless. They’ve come up against the bottom four six times this season and come away with all three points on each occasion. Not once did they look like slipping. One of those wins? A 4-0 thrashing of Leicester themselves – a game where Newcastle barely broke a sweat.

Leicester, on the other hand, are setting new lows with a consistency that’s frankly impressive for all the wrong reasons. They’ve lost seven consecutive Premier League games without scoring. Let that sink in. Seven matches, zero goals. At home, it’s even uglier. They’ve lost seven on the bounce at the King Power, all by a margin of at least two goals. Their last two home games ended in a combined 7-0 scoreline against them – 3-0 to Man United and 4-0 to Brentford. That’s not just bad form, that’s a meltdown.

Add to that the backdrop of internal drama – Harry Winks reportedly dropped after a bust-up with the manager – and you’ve got a squad in total disarray. Jamie Vardy’s presence might still stir nostalgia, but these days he’s more ghost of title-winning past than threat of the present.

And while Newcastle do have a few fitness concerns – notably Isak, Gordon, Trippier and Joelinton – they’ve shown enough depth and tactical discipline to get results regardless. Even without a full-strength XI, the visitors boast a level of organisation and purpose that Leicester can only dream of right now.

It’s no wonder we’re leaning heavily into the -1 handicap. A one-goal win gets you your money back, and anything more is profit. Given the numbers – and Leicester’s alarming tendency to collapse after conceding – the chances of a two-goal win or better are looking strong.

“There’s nothing in Leicester’s current setup – mentally, tactically or physically – that suggests they’ll keep Newcastle at bay. The Magpies aren’t just expected to win. They’re expected to win big.” – BettingTips4You.com expert Tyler Morris

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Predicted Score: Leicester City 0-3 Newcastle United

Given Leicester’s attacking impotence and Newcastle’s strength against struggling sides, a clean sheet win looks highly probable. The Foxes have failed to find the net in their last seven league outings, and there’s little evidence that’ll change here. Newcastle, meanwhile, are efficient without being flashy – three goals feels about right for a side that’s got both momentum and motivation. can’t keep clean sheets, City are finding rhythm again, and with so much on the line, the visitors won’t take their foot off the gas. A 3-1 win for City feels about right – United might grab one, but it won’t be enough.

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