Newcastle United 4-0 Leicester

Current streaks

Recent form

Newcastle United

Newcastle United's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last six matches yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The Magpies have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly their 3-3 draw with Liverpool and the 4-2 defeat to Brentford, contributing to an impressive average of 3.5 total goals per game. While their attack has been relatively productive, scoring 1.67 goals per match, their defence has struggled, conceding 1.83 goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet in their last six outings. Newcastle's inability to maintain a consistent run of form is evident in their mid-table position, currently sitting 12th with 20 points from 15 games. The team's defensive frailties are highlighted by their five-game streak without a clean sheet, which may be a concern for manager Eddie Howe as they look to climb the Premier League table.

Leicester

Leicester City find themselves in a precarious 16th position in the Premier League, with their recent form leaving much to be desired. The Foxes have managed only one win in their last six matches, suffering a concerning run of three consecutive defeats before their most recent victory against West Ham. Their defensive frailties are particularly evident, having conceded a worrying 13 goals in these six games and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last nine outings. High-scoring affairs have been a hallmark of Leicester's recent matches, with 83% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. The 4-1 loss to Brentford stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, highlighting the team's defensive vulnerabilities. Despite these struggles, Leicester's ability to find the back of the net remains a silver lining, averaging 1.33 goals per game over this period.

Recent home/away form

Newcastle United

Newcastle United have shown mixed form at home in their recent fixtures, with three wins, two losses, and a draw in their last six matches at St James' Park. The Magpies have managed to keep three clean sheets during this period, demonstrating their defensive solidity at times. However, their goal-scoring prowess has been somewhat lacking, with only 1.17 goals per game on average. The most notable match in this run was their recent 3-3 draw with Liverpool, which bucked the trend of low-scoring affairs, as 83% of their home games in this period saw fewer than 2.5 goals. Despite their inconsistent results, Newcastle have shown they can compete with top teams, securing a victory against Arsenal and holding Liverpool to a draw in high-profile encounters.

Leicester

Leicester City's away form has been particularly poor recently, with the Foxes failing to secure a victory in their last four road trips. The team have endured a challenging run, conceding a staggering 16 goals in their previous five away matches, highlighting significant defensive frailties. Notably, Leicester have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with four of their last five away games seeing over 3.5 goals scored. The 5-2 defeat to Manchester United in the League Cup and the 4-1 loss to Brentford in the Premier League stand out as particularly heavy defeats. Despite their struggles, Leicester have managed to find the back of the net in five of their six most recent away fixtures, demonstrating some attacking prowess amidst their defensive woes. However, their inability to keep a clean sheet in any of these matches has proven costly, contributing to their current lowly league position.