Newcastle vs Leeds Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 7th January 2026

Newcastle appear to have a good chance to add three more points to their season account, as they face Leeds in round 21 of the Premier League season. They will surely end up frustrated, should they fail to beat the visitors at St James' Park on Wednesday.

Placed nineth in the table Newcastle have amassed 29 points after 20 matches. On 22 points, Leeds rank 16th with 20 matches played this season.

Newcastle have their eyes set on a good performance and, more importantly, three points, when facing Leeds. On home soil, the former should have the upper hand, as they aim to move inside the top six.

Newcastle step into their next home match this coming Wednesday having scored a nice average of 1.8 goals in ten matches. They managed a total of 18 goals, while also allowing 13 goals against. That is an average of 1.3 goals against per match. They were able to hang on to a clean sheet one times in those matches.

When it comes to goal-scoring Leeds are not the most prolific side. They scored a sustainable 17 times in their previous ten matches, making it 1.7 goals per game. They conceded 16 goals for an average of 1.6 a game, achieving a clean sheet in one of these matches.

Newcastle and Leeds had to settle for a draw each in their most recent match, which finished with a 0-0 scoreline. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 14/5.

Newcastle vs Leeds Prediction

Newcastle Form

In the previous three matches, Newcastle lost 1-0 against Manchester United, beat Burnley by 1-3 and won 2-0 against Crystal Palace. Newcastle won four of their past six matches on home soil in the Premier League, where they also drew twice and went undefeated. They scored 12 goals and conceded seven times.

Leeds Form

Having recorded three draws from their previous three matches without winning, Leeds are on the lookout for a win again. Against Sunderland, they settled for a 1-1 draw, before finishing level with Liverpool in a 0-0 draw. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a draw after a 1-1 match against Manchester United. Leeds came through their last six away games in the Premier League without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew three and lost three in which, they were outscored by 11 goals to five.

There was no winner the three times, Newcastle played Leeds, as both apparently have a strong read on the game plan of this particular opponent. No doubt, the draw once again makes an appealing bet.

Newcastle recorded 14 points following four wins from their last seven games against teams placed among the bottom six. They scored nine goals, but also conceded five. Leeds claimed one wins and nine points from their last 11 encounters with teams in the top half of the Premier League, while scoring 12 goals to 20 against. Newcastle are looking at a record of eight wins, five draws and seven defeats in the Premier League this season. Leeds are looking at five wins, seven draws and eight defeats in the Premier League.

Newcastle vs Leeds Squads

Newcastle Squad

Howe will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Leeds from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season):

Aaron Ramsdale (0/7), John Ruddy (0/0), Mark Gillespie (0/0), Max Thompson (0/0), Nick Pope (0/14), Alex Murphy (0/0), Daniel Burn (0/15), Emil Krafth (0/1), Fabian Schaer (0/15), Harrison Ashby (0/0), Jamaal Lascelles (0/2), Kieran Trippier (0/9), Lewis Hall (0/13), Malick Thiaw (3/17), Sven Botman (0/10), Valentino Livramento (0/12), Alfie Harrison (0/0), Bruno Guimaraes (7/19), Jacob Murphy (2/17), Jacob Ramsey (0/11), Joelinton (1/16), Joseph Willock (0/11), Lewis Miley (1/16), Sandro Tonali (0/20), Anthony Elanga (0/17), Anthony Gordon (2/15), Harvey Barnes (3/19), Nick Woltemade (7/17), William Osula (1/10), Yoane Wissa (1/6).

Leeds Squad

Below is the full team squad of Leeds. The manager Farke will pick his starting XI against Newcastle from these players:

Alex Cairns (0/0), Illan Meslier (0/0), Karl Darlow (0/5), Lucas Perri (0/15), Gabriel Gudmundsson (0/20), James Justin (0/11), Jayden Bogle (0/19), Joe Rodon (2/18), Pascal Struijk (0/18), Sam Byram (0/1), Sebastiaan Bornauw (0/4), Anton Stach (3/18), Ao Tanaka (2/17), Brenden Aaronson (2/19), Daniel James (0/10), Ethan Ampadu (1/17), Ilia Gruev (0/11), Jack Harrison (0/11), Jaka Bijol (1/11), Sean Longstaff (1/12), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (8/18), Joel Piroe (0/10), Lee Erwin (0/0), Lukas Nmecha (4/17), Noah Okafor (2/17), Wilfried Gnonto (0/11).

Newcastle vs Leeds Team News

Newcastle might be looking at four missing players for their upcoming assignment against Leeds. Anthony Gordon and Malick Thiaw can't be called up by the Newcastle-manager, with both serving a ban.

Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman are missing from the squad, Newcastle will field against Leedson Wednesday.

Leeds have an almost full squad of players to choose from ahead of their next match this coming Wednesday, as just two players seem to be forced up in the stands. Joe Rodon and Dominic Calvert-Lewin sit this one out for Leeds, serving a suspension instead of travelling to meet Newcastle.

Newcastle vs Leeds Lineups

Newcastle vs Leeds H2H

Betting on the draw would have earned you a sound profit the last time The Magpies played Leeds. The pair finished even in a 0-0 match, where no one managed to get the upper hand. Newcastle have a 30% win rate against Leeds, who won two of these matches. The total record reads 3-5-2, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Newcastle vs Leeds Results

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the last ten matches between Newcastle and Leeds. Odds on under 2.5 goals are at 1/1 with bookies.

Newcastle vs Leeds Betting Tips

Bruno Guimaraes look like value in the goal scoring market with three strikes to his name in six Premier League matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Dominic Calvert-Lewin adds to his five Premier League goals come on Wednesday.

Newcastle won eight of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew two and lost none. Leeds won one games, drew four and lost five in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Strap yourselves up for a goals at St James' Park since both teams scored in six of the last 10 home matches for Newcastle. The same occurred in six of the last 10 league games away from home for Leeds.

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the last ten encounters between these two teams. Newcastle managed an average of 1.3 goals, with Leeds averaging 1.2 goals in these. Both teams to score was a winning bet five times in this run of matches. Newcastle saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Leeds, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.7 times goals per game.