Newcastle vs Leicester City predictions for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie at St. James’ Park. Which of these Premier League rivals will secure a semi-final spot?
- Newcastle are unbeaten at St. James park this season (W6, D5)
- Leicester have lost three of their last four matches in all competitions
- Newcastle ran out 3-0 winners when these sides met in the Premier League on Boxing Day
Newcastle out to make amends for FA Cup defeat
Newcastle made wholesale changes for their FA Cup defeat at League One, Sheffield Wednesday, on Saturday and Eddie Howe is expected to recall most of his regular starters for Tuesday’s game against Leicester, with the Carabao Cup now The Magpies’ only realistic chance of a trophy this season. Newcastle remain unbeaten on home soil this season (W6, D5) and are fancied to record a quick-fire double over The Foxes, having beaten them 3-0 in the Premier League on Boxing Day.
Hard to see Leicester reversing league form
Newcastle beat Leicester 3-0 on Boxing Day, one of The Foxes’ three defeats since they returned to action following the winter break. Brendan Rodgers side have lost all three of their league games since the Premier League returned, their only victory in that period came in uninspiring fashion on Saturday, when they recorded a 1-0 victory over Gillingham in the FA Cup – the Kent-based side are currently rooted to the foot of the League Two table.
Leicester’s injury list remains lengthy, and it is hard to see how they will reverse the league form of three weeks ago having been so comprehensively beaten on the day.
Newcastle to win in 90 minutes will be the main selection for Tuesday’s game, with a 2-0 home victory forming the correct score prediction.
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