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Leicester vs Newcastle: what channel, what time, how can I watch online, team news, predicted line-ups, h2h, odds and more
A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at the King Power Stadium
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Your support makes all the difference.Leicester City will be seeking a fifth consecutive league win when they welcome Newcastle United to the East Midlands.
The Foxes have beaten the likes of Fulham, Burnley, Bournemouth and Huddersfield in the last month as Brendan Rodgers continues Leicester’s revival after succeeding Claude Puel.
With a potential Europa League spot now in sight for Rodgers’ men, a victory here would significantly boost their chances of European football next season.
Visitors Newcastle are closing in on Premier League safety, with seven points separating them and 18th-place Cardiff City.
However, the Magpies’ recent form has left a lot to be desired, with Rafael Benitez’s men winless in their last three games.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 7pm. Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the match via the Sky Go app.
The match will also be available on Now TV by grabbing a day pass for just £7.99.
Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on Saturday on BBC One.
What time does it start?
Leicester City vs Newcastle United kicks off at 8pm (GMT).
Predicted line-ups
Leicester City: Schmeichel: Pereira, Morgan, Maguire, Chilwell: Ndidi, Tielemans, Maddison: Gray, Vardy, Barnes
Newcastle United: Dubravka: Yedlin, Schar, Lascelles, Dummett, Ritchie: Perez, Hayden, Ki, Almiron: Rondon
Form guide…
Leicester City: WLWWWW
Newcastle United: WLWDLL
Head-to-head…
Newcastle United 0 Leicester City 2 (Vardy pen, Maguire), Premier League, September 2018
Leicester City 1 (Vardy) Newcastle United 2 (Shelvey, Perez), Premier League, April 2018
Newcastle United 2 (Joselu, Gayle) Leicester City 3 (Mahrez, Gray, Perez og), Premier League, December 2017
Leicester City 1 (Okazaki) Newcastle United 0, Premier League, March 2016
Newcastle United 0 Leicester City 3 (Vardy, Ulloa, Okazaki), Premier League, November 2015
Odds…
Leicester City to win: 4/6
Newcastle United to win: 5/1
Draw: 29/10
Prediction… Leicester City 2-0 Newcastle United
Newcastle will want to claim some points in the next few weeks to make absolutely sure of survival, but they may not come here. Leicester are on fine form currently and with the Foxes now in full swing they should record another victory in front of their fans here.
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