Newcastle will be targeting a third Premier League win in succession when they square off with Leeds at St James’ Park on Wednesday night.
After claiming a 3-1 win away at Burnley last midweek, Newcastle secured a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Those victories, combined with results elsewhere, have lifted Eddie Howe’s side up to 9th position in the Premier League table.
The Magpies will now be looking to keep the feelgood factor flowing by getting the better of Leeds this midweek.
Daniel Farke’s side extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven matches when playing out a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday.
As a result, the Whites have pulled eight points clear of the relegation zone, and they will be aiming to increase that buffer over the bottom three on Wednesday night.
How the bookies view it: Another Toon Army triumph
Newcastle – who have won six of their 10 Premier League home games this season – are firm 8/11 favourites on Betfred.
Each of Leeds’ last three Premier League games have ended all square, and another draw on Wednesday night is trading at 14/5 with bet365. Meanwhile, an away win is as big as 17/4 with the same firm.
Head to head: Duo evenly matched
Across all competitions, Newcastle hold a marginal edge over Leeds, winning 40 of their 101 clashes, with Leeds victorious on 39 occasions, and 22 games drawn. It’s worth noting that each of the last three meetings has ended in a draw.
Players to watch: Bruno to make his mark?
With an impressive return of seven goals from 19 Premier League appearances this season, Bruno Guimaraes looks excellent value to register at least one shot on target during this contest, priced at 6/4 with bet365.
I successfully backed Gabriel Gudmundsson to attempt a minimum of one shot against Manchester United on Sunday, and the same selection at St James’ Park looks well worth supporting again at 6/4 with bet365.
Predicted line-ups
While Newcastle’s injury issues are beginning to ease, they are still without Anthony Elanga, Dan Burn, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles and William Osula.
Leeds are boosted by the return of Ethan Ampadu from suspension, however, both Daniel James and Joe Rodon remain sidelined for the visitors.
Newcastle: Pope; Miley, Thiaw, Schar, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
Leeds: Perri; Bijol, Bornauw, Struijk; Justin, Stach, Aaronson, Ampadu, Gudmundsson; Calvert-Lewin, Okafor
Anything else catch the eye?
Backing both teams to get on the scoresheet holds plenty of appeal at 5/6 with Ladbrokes.
There have been goals at both ends in seven of Newcastle’s 10 Premier League home games this season.
The case is further strengthened by the fact that both teams have netted in nine of Leeds’ last 10 top-flight fixtures.
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