Newcastle v Leicester

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Monday night's offering in the Premier League brings us what could prove to be a pivotal fixture in determining the outcome of not only the Champions League spots for next season but also which teams will fall through the trap-door of the Premier League this season.

Newcastle United currently occupy third place in the Premier League standings but The Magpies know they must keep winning in order to seal a top four finish in the top flight along with having the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool breathing down their necks, but the hosts may not get a better chance of claiming all three points when a beleaguered Leicester City come to town on Monday night.

Newcastle have suffered just the two defeats within their last 12 matches overall, which came in the shape of losses to Aston Villa and Arsenal, but Eddie Howe's side have also picked up nine wins during this period so they will be confident that they can grab all three points on Monday night too.

Leicester City sit second from bottom and now find themselves three points adrift of safety prior to this upcoming tough trip to the north-east which is made even tougher by the fact that The Foxes have managed to capture just one win out of their last 14 matches overall, which came in the form of a 2-1 home win against Wolves.

However, Leicester City have slumped to 10 defeats within these 14 games and these have contributed to Leicester's downfall in the Premier League where the visitors are now facing relegation firmly in the face, not helped by the fact that The Foxes have conceded in each of the last 21 matches overall.

In addition, Leicester City have failed to win any of their last seven outings on the road which includes slipping to no fewer than five defeats and the visitors now look totally bereft of confidence as each match passes.

Newcastle United v Leicester City Verdict

Newcastle have won five of their last six matches at St James Park and although The Magpies have conceded in their last nine games, Monday night's hosts look far better equipped to take the three points here over a struggling Leicester City outfit.

In addition, Newcastle have won each of the previous three meetings against Leicester City and the last two wins have also been to nil, so this looks like being a comfortable victory for Eddie Howe's side.

Therefore, our main bet will be Newcastle Utd win & Both Teams To Score No @ 2.50

Other side bets worth considering:

Newcastle Utd win & Under 3.5 goals @ 2.50

Correct score: Newcastle Utd 3-0 @ 11.00