Overview
Leicester City are currently in poor form, having lost all 7 of their most recent Premier League matches. Coach Van Nistelrooy's team has not even scored any goals during that time. With 67 goals conceded, Leicester also have the second worst defense in the league (after Southampton).
Meanwhile, Newcastle are flying high with 3 consecutive victories, including the defeat of Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. The first title after decades of waiting helps Newcastle gain more confidence and excitement in the final stages of the season.
Unlike Leicester, Newcastle still have the goal of fighting in the Premier League. The Magpies are currently ranked 6th, 2 points behind Man City in 5th place but have played 2 matches less. With England likely to have 5 places to participate in the Champions League next season, the opportunity is still open for Newcastle. They are unbeaten in their last 5 matches against Leicester, with 4 wins and 1 draw. This is a clear dominance.
The King Power team has lost all 7 of their most recent home matches. With poor form and poor attack, Leicester will find it difficult to create a surprise, even when playing at home. In contrast, Newcastle have enough personnel and class to exploit the weaknesses in the Foxes' defensive system.
After scoring his 20th Premier League goal of the season against Brentford, Alexander Isak will continue to be a threat to Leicester's fragile defense.
Meanwhile, the Foxes will continue to rely on veteran striker Jamie Vardy in attack.
Personnel situation
Leicester will not be able to have the services of Abdul Fatawu and Harry Soutar. In addition, they still have their best people.
On the other side of the front line, Newcastle will be without the trio of Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Hall and Sven Botman due to injury. Coach Eddie Howe may keep the same starting lineup that defeated Brentford in midweek.
Expected lineup:
Leicester City: Hermansen, Faes, Coady, Thomas, Justin, Ndidi, Soumare, Kristiansen, Daka, El Khannous, Vardy.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Murphy, Isak, Barnes.
The match between Leicester and Newcastle takes place at 2:00 am on April 8 (Vietnam time).
