Leicester City Vs. Newcastle

Read on for BJ Cunningham's Leicester City vs. Newcastle United pick, featuring a wager on one prop market presented.

The Magpies are one of the best pressing teams in the Premier League, as they’re third in PPDA and second in high turnovers. Offensively, Newcastle have been really good as well, as they’re averaging 1.54 npxG per 90 minutes and have the second-most big scoring chances in the Premier League. First off, the one weakness in Newcastle is their sub-par ability in build-up play. On the other end of the pitch, Leicester have improved defensively and are starting to see some of the positive regression they were due for. Right before the break, they beat Chelsea 1-0 and had a PPDA of 7.7 in the match. Also, they have created the third-fewest big scoring chances in the Premier League. The Magpies have only lost one match in this Premier League campaign and were red hot going into the World Cup break, winning five straight matches. Newcastle also contain a top-five defense in terms of xG per set piece. The Foxes have been very good at playing through pressure, as they have the third-best offensive PPDA in the Premier League. The Foxes had a terrible start to the season and at one point were sitting at the foot of the table. Leicester’s average shot distance is 18.6 yards, the second longest in the Premier League. However, Leicester picked up 12 points in their last five matches before the World Cup break, which moved them up to 13th place in the table.

The latest Leicester City news as the team suffered a disappointing defeat against the Magpies at the King Power Stadium on Boxing Day.

[Brendan Rodgers](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/brendan-rodgers)’ team could have revenge on their mind when they travel up to St James’ Park on Tuesday January 10. The presenter specifically emphasised the words ‘on the day’ in order to highlight that he doesn’t necessarily believe that Newcastle are the better team. That conversation then continued on Match of the Day, with Lineker presenting the show and Shearer appearing as a pundit. It was an afternoon to forget for fans watching the game, with [comments section](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gary-lineker-alan-sherer-leicester-7970571) [Brendan Rodgers questions Leicester City commitment in Newcastle United defeat](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brendan-rodgers-questions-leicester-city-7970319) [Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers misses 'huge opportunity' against Newcastle](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-boss-brendan-rodgers-7970271) [Leicester need January transfers following Newcastle nightmare after Christmas](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-need-january-transfers-following-7970180) [Leicester City player ratings vs Newcastle: Tielemans stinker as fans lose patience with Daka](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-player-ratings-v-7970179) [The latest Leicester city news in one place](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) They found themselves 1-0 down after just a couple of minutes when former striker Chris Wood scored from the spot. It was 2-0 just four minutes later when Miguel Almiron found a way past City’s defence and Danny Ward. [giving their reaction on social media ](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gary-linekers-sharp-response-alan-7970368)after the game. [Gary Lineker's sharp response to Alan Shearer question after Newcastle thrash Leicester](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gary-linekers-sharp-response-alan-7970368) [James Maddison injury update for Liverpool clash as Leicester City medical staff seek resolution](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/james-maddison-injury-update-liverpool-7970420) [City](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc), as they returned to [Premier League](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) action for the first time in six weeks.