Premier League
Leeds United v Newcastle: big match preview
Monday night football takes us to Elland Road, where Leeds United host Newcastle under the lights in front of a full house.
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Stephen WelchBig Match SpecialLeeds v Newcastle
Kick Off
Monday 14 September at 20:00
Ground
Elland Road, Leeds
TV Channel
Sky Sports Main Event
Competition
Premier League
An entertaining weekend of Premier League action concludes on Monday evening as Leeds United host Newcastle United at Elland Road. The fixture is scheduled to kick off at 8pm with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Both Leeds United and Newcastle United head into Monday’s fixture unbeaten in the Premier League this season having each earned five points (one win, two draws) from their opening three matches. Leeds United’s last league game was a 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion whilst their only home league game this season saw them earn a 1-1 draw against Brentford. Leeds United are now unbeaten in five straight league games at Elland Road. Newcastle United won 2-0 at Spurs in their only away league game so far this season whilst they drew 2-2 at home to AFC Bournemouth last time out.
Draw at 12/5
Match Result
Four of the last six meetings between these sides have finished all-square, including each of their past two at Elland Road. With both clubs hoping to retain their unbeaten starts to the new campaign and each drawing two of their first three matches, another stalemate could be on the cards on Monday evening.
Leeds United 2-2 Newcastle United at 11/1
Correct Score
Leeds United have drawn back-to-back league games whilst Newcastle United have registered two 2-2 draws in their opening three matches. We’re backing the draw and we’re tipping Newcastle United to score two or more goals at Elland Road. A 2-2 draw is the logical pick in the correct score market.
Over 1.5 Away Team Goals at 5/1
Over/Under goals
Leeds United have been fairly solid defensively this season and the side that shipped six Carabao Cup goals to Chelsea in midweek was predominantly their second-string. However, Newcastle United have scored exactly two goals in each of their three league games so far. We’re optimistically expecting goals in this live Monday night fixture and over 1.5 goals for the visitors looks generously priced.
Harvey Barnes at 7/2
Anytime goalscorer
Harvey Barnes scored twice in a thrilling 4-3 Newcastle United win when these sides met back in January and he has started the new campaign in decent goalscoring form. Barnes was on target in last weekend’s draw at home to AFC Bournemouth whilst also bagging a brace in a 3-2 Carabao Cup win over West Brom.
Anton Stach - Over 2.5 at 3/1
Player shots on target
Whilst Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the chief attacking threat for Leeds United, the value may lie in backing Anton Stach in Monday’s various shot markets. Stach averaged 2.1 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League last season and is already at 1.7 shots per 90 minutes through the first three matches of the new campaign. The German is likely to be on free-kick duty once again on Monday and looks a solid selection.
Leeds v Newcastle Tips
Draw
Match Result
Leeds United 2-2 Newcastle United
Correct Score
Over 1.5 Away Team Goals
Over/Under goals
Harvey Barnes
Anytime goalscorer
Anton Stach - Over 2.5
Player shots on target
Verdict
There is little between Leeds and Newcastle on this evidence, and honours even looks the most likely outcome. The scoreline call is Leeds 2-2 Newcastle, so there should be goals at both ends. Stephen Welch make Draw at 12/5 the standout call on the card.