Leeds United vs Newcastle United: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Ladbrokes predicts Leeds will beat injury-hit Newcastle 2-1 on Saturday evening.

• Three of the last five meetings between the sides have ended in draws, with the other two producing one win each.

• With Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak sidelined, Newcastle will need Harvey Barnes at his best to get a result.

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for Leeds United vs Newcastle United in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 17:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Leeds United vs Newcastle United

• Date: Saturday, 30th August 2025

• Kick-off: 17:30 BST

• Venue: Elland Road

Match Prediction: Leeds United 2-1 Newcastle United

Leeds United are coming off a tough loss against Arsenal, having recorded a solid win over Everton at home on the opening weekend. They'll look to repeat the performance of their opening weekend against the visitors, who've had a mixed bag of results recently, with a loss to Liverpool and a draw against Aston Villa. 

Leeds might have the edge here, especially playing at home, where they've shown they can defend well and counter-attack effectively. Expect them to press high and try to exploit any gaps in Newcastle's defence.

Newcastle will be keen to get back to winning ways after their recent results. They have a strong squad, but potential key absences could impact their performance. 

They'll need to be more clinical in front of goal and solid at the back to counter Leeds' attacking threat. It could be a tight game, but Newcastle's quality shines through if they can keep their composure.

Leeds United's recent form has been a rollercoaster, with a heavy defeat to Arsenal following a gritty win against Everton. The loss to Arsenal might have been a wake-up call, but their ability to secure a clean sheet against Everton shows that they have the resilience needed for this match. Playing at home, they'll be looking to capitalise on their strong defensive performance and use their pace on the counter to trouble the Magpies. 

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-5 vs Arsenal (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Everton (H)

Newcastle United have had a tough time this season, losing narrowly to Liverpool after producing a goalless draw at Aston Villa on the opening weekend. These results show they can compete with top teams but struggle to convert chances into wins. 

The likely absence of Fabian Schar could be a significant blow to their defence, and they'll need to be more ruthless in attack to overcome Leeds. If they can find their rhythm, they've got the players to turn the game in their favour.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 2-3 vs Liverpool (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Aston Villa (A)

Historically, Leeds and Newcastle have had closely contested matches, with neither team dominating the other. Their recent encounters have been tight, with three draws and a win each in their last five meetings, suggesting this game could go either way.

Recent Results

• Leeds United 2-2 Newcastle United (13 May 2023)

• Newcastle United 0-0 Leeds United (31 Dec 2022)

• Leeds United 0-1 Newcastle United (22 Jan 2022)

• Newcastle United 1-1 Leeds United (17 Sep 2021)

• Newcastle United 1-2 Leeds United (26 Jan 2021)

• Ethan Ampadu (Knee) - Out

• Ao Tanaka (Knee) - Doubt

• Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Lack of Match Fitness) - Doubt

• Anthony Gordon (Suspended) - Out

• Fabian Schar (Head) - Doubt 

• Sandro Tonali (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Joelinton (Thigh Injury) - Doubt

• Alexander Isak (Not considered for selection because of doubts over his future with the club)

• Perri, Bogle, Struijk, Rodon, Gudmundsson, Stach, Tanaka (if fit) Gruev, James, Piroe, Gnonto

Leeds will likely rely on their solid backline of Bogle, Gudmundsson, Struijk, and Rodon to keep Newcastle at bay, while the attacking trio of James, Gnonto, and Piroe will look to exploit any defensive lapses.

• Pope, Trippier, Burn, Botman, Livramento, Guimarães, Ramsey, Miley, Barnes, Osula, Elanga

Newcastle midfielder Guimarães will be crucial in controlling the game's tempo. At the same time, the attacking threat of Osula, Barnes, and Elanga will need to be clinical to break down Leeds' defence.

• Daniel James vs Kieran Trippier: James's pace and directness will be a real test for Trippier's defensive skills.

• Wilfried Gnonto vs Dan Burn: Gnonto's agility and trickery could cause problems for the towering Burn.

• Joël Piroe (Leeds United): Piroe's goal-scoring ability will be vital for Leeds to secure the win.

• William Osula (Newcastle United): The young forward scored against Liverpool as a substitute and will be vital for the visitors' attacking options with Anthony Gordon sidelined following his dismissal against the Merseysiders.

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