In a weekend match on Sat Dec 31st, in week 18, Leeds United will travel to Newcastle upon Tyne to battle Newcastle United in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Premier League teams. The game day is forecasted to be a windy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 4 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, Newcastle United recorded a 3-0 shutout win against Leicester City. Chris Wood struck first for Newcastle United in the 3rd minute on a penalty kick, then Miguel Almirón added another in the 7th minute In the end, Leicester City was frustrated by Newcastle United’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Newcastle United ended the match with the shutout victory. Newcastle United looks to continue their winning ways, having won 8 of their last 10, while in their last match, Leeds United recorded a 3-4 loss against Tottenham Hotspur. Crysencio Summerville scored the first goal for Leeds United in the 10th minute, then Harry Kane tied it up for Tottenham Hotspur in the 25th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 83rd minute on a goal by Rodrigo Bentancur. Leeds United looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.
This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season Newcastle United won the head to head battle with 1 win and 1 draw.
Rodrigo has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, the attacker has scored 4 goals for Leeds United. Newcastle United is fortunate enough to have Miguel Almirón in top form. In the last five matches the midfielder has scored five goals
Matt Ritchie, Alexander Isak, Emil Krafth and Paul Dummett are unavailable to play for Newcastle United, while Stuart Dallas is unavailable to play for Leeds United.