Newcastle United hosts Leeds United in round 5 of the English Premier League. The match will be played on Friday, September 17th at St. James' Park (Newcastle)
Newcastle United is in 19th place in the English Premier League standings (one point after four rounds). The Magpies showed a very weak start to the 2021/22 season. They have not gained a single victory in five games in all tournaments. In the Premier League, they did not lose only to Southampton (2-2), and in the League Cup, they stopped fighting in the 2nd round after being eliminated by Burnley (0-0, 3-4 on penalties). On September 11, the Geordies lost to Manchester United at Old Trafford (4-1). They showed weak defense and conceded in the 4th round in a row. The only goal at the beginning of the 2nd half was scored by Javier Manquillo, who upset the opponent’s goalkeeper for the first time in his four years at Newcastle.
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Leeds United is ranked 17th in the Premier League standings (two points after four matches). The Whites, who finished in the TOP-10 in the last championship, are not yet showing their previous results in the new season. After the summer vacation, Bielsa's men gained a victory only in the League Cup, where they did not experience problems with Crew Alexandra (3-0). However, Leeds has not yet won in the Premier League. The club made an unsuccessful visit to the bitter rivals from Manchester United (5-1) and then tied against Everton (2-2) and Burnley (1-1). Last Sunday the Peacocks lost to Liverpool at home (0-3). Having conceded two goals by the 50th minute, the hosts were left in the minority after a gross foul by Pascal Struijk. Remaining in the minority, Leeds got another goal in their net in added time.
Both clubs are in roughly the same situation. Both Newcastle and Leeds have failed the Premier League starting segment due to serious defensive problems. Three out of four starting rounds ended with an exchange of goals and Over 2.5 goals scored. Most likely, a mediocre defensive game will predetermine high production on the pitch of the Magpies. Last season's game statistics hint at this scenario. The Magpies and the Peacocks scored against each other in both games, while they did not lower the bar below three goals scored per match.
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score — yes and Over 2.5 goals scored
