Leicester City is looking to end their seven-game losing streak in the Premier League as they face Newcastle United on Monday. Leicester is currently 19th in the league standings with 17 points, while Newcastle is in 7th place and aiming for a top-four finish. In their previous encounter, Newcastle defeated Leicester 4-0.
The match is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at King Power Stadium in Leicester, England. Newcastle is favored to win. Experts suggest considering Newcastle -1.5 goals at +120 odds.
Sports expert Brandt Sutton highlights Newcastle`s dominance in recent matches against Leicester, remaining undefeated in their last five meetings. Newcastle secured a 4-0 victory in their last game and has kept a clean sheet in their last four matches against Leicester.
Sutton noted Leicester`s weak performance in their previous match, where they only managed one shot on target. He anticipates Newcastle, who are determined to secure a top-four position, will outperform them again.
Another prediction is for Newcastle to score in both halves of the game at +120 odds.
Newcastle`s strong attack has resulted in 49 goals in 29 matches. They have scored two or more goals in three of their last four games against Leicester and took 27 shots in their previous match.
Sutton mentioned Newcastle`s recent 2-1 victory over Brentford, where they had 21 shots despite having less possession. He also pointed out Leicester`s weak defense, which has conceded 67 goals in 30 games, making it the second-worst defense in the Premier League.
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