Newcastle United Vs Leeds United Prediction, Odds And Team News

Newcastle United will welcome a rowdy Geordie crowd back to St James’ Park when they host Leeds United on Friday evening.

With just one point against newly-promoted side Norwich City, the Magpies sit 19th in the table and are yet to taste victory so far this season.

Interestingly, Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has brushed off rumours questioning his position as head coach, however, another defeat should increase the pressure already on his shoulders.

Bruce’s men are in desperate need of a confidence-boosting win, however, with doubts over the fitness of star striker Callum Wilson, it may be unlikely to come against Friday’s visitors.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side also completed the double over Newcastle last season, winning 5-2 at Elland Road and 2-1 at St James’ Park, and we're backing them to come away with all three points again.

The previous 18 Premier League meetings between these sides have produced a staggering 62 goals at an average of over three goals per game.

One asset the Magpies do have is height and Jamaal Lascelles - standing at 6ft 2in - will be relishing the chance of taking on a fragile opposition defence.

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Newcastle will again be without the services of Martin Dubravka, Jonjo Shelvey and Elliott Anderson on Friday through injury, while Wilson will also miss out due to a thigh problem.

Joe Willock will need to be assessed after picking up a knock at Old Trafford, while the same can also be said for Javier Manquillo and Ciaran Clark.

Defensive stalwart Robin Koch is again unavailable due to a groin problem, while Diego Llorente will miss out with the muscular issue that forced him to leave the field against Liverpool.

Pascal Struijk is also suspended after receiving a straight red card for a challenge on Liverpool's Harvey Elliott, meaning that Bielsa has a big decision to make in the middle of his defence.