Leicester City's nightmare continues as they head into Monday's Premier League clash against Newcastle riding an eight-game losing streak without scoring, while the Magpies arrive at the King Power in red-hot form after three consecutive victories including their recent 2-1 triumph over Brentford.
Eddie Howe's men have shown particular ruthlessness against struggling sides this season, winning all six encounters with bottom-four teams – including a 4-0 demolition of the Foxes in December – while Leicester have crumbled at home with seven straight defeats, each by two or more goals.
With Alexander Isak looking sharp for the visitors and the home team struggling for any semblance of attacking threat, Leicester vs Newcastle has all the makings of another painful evening for Ruud van Nistelrooy's beleaguered side.
Leicester vs. Newcastle prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Leicester vs Newcastle matchup, our predictive model gives the Magpies a 83.33% chance of defeating the Foxes.
Pre-game probabilities
Leicester
Moneyline
Win %
16.67%
83.33%
Newcastle
Leicester: 16.67% win probability
- Dreadful recent form (LLLLL, losing all of their last 5 matches)
- Relegation zone position (19th place with only 17 points from 30 matches)
- Extremely poor defensive record (67 goals conceded, second-worst in the league)
Newcastle: 83.33% win probability
- Strong attacking threat (49 goals scored this season, ranking 8th in the league)
- Impressive recent form (WWLWL, with 3 wins in their last 5 matches)
- Solid defensive record (39 goals conceded, significantly better than Leicester's 67)
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Leicester vs. Newcastle preview
Leicester host Newcastle on Monday night in what looks to be a monumental mismatch, with the Foxes mired in an eight-game losing streak across all competitions while failing to score in their last seven Premier League outings.
The King Power Stadium has been anything but intimidating this season, as the home side has lost seven consecutive matches there by at least a two-goal margin, turning what should be their fortress into something more akin to a welcome mat.
Newcastle, riding high after claiming their first silverware in 70 years with the Carabao Cup, have maintained their momentum with three straight wins including a solid 2-1 result against Brentford midweek.
Alexander Isak has been absolutely lethal for the Magpies, netting five goals in his last five appearances, and will fancy his chances against a Leicester defense that's shipped goals at an alarming rate.
Eddie Howe's men have been particularly ruthless against struggling sides, winning all six encounters with bottom-four teams this season, including a 4-0 drubbing of Leicester back in December.
With the visitors sitting just a point off the Champions League spots, they'll be desperate to capitalize on this opportunity against a Leicester side that appears to have waved the white flag on their Premier League survival.
The absence of injured midfielder Abdul Fatawu further compounds Leicester's problems, while Newcastle must cope without defensive trio Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, and Lewis Hall.
Given the contrasting trajectories of these clubs, it's hard to see anything but Newcastle continuing their European push with another commanding away victory against the relegation-bound Foxes.