Newcastle United vs Leeds: Predictions for Lineup and Team Updates

Newcastle United hosts Leeds United tonight in pursuit of a third straight Premier League win.

Under the management of Eddie Howe, Newcastle has climbed to ninth place after recent victories over Burnley and Crystal Palace. St James’ Park has become a tough venue for opponents, with the team remaining unbeaten in their last seven home games. They are looking to take advantage of a Leeds team that has found it challenging to secure away wins.

Newcastle Team News

Eddie Howe faces several key absences but is hopeful about Jacob Murphy’s fitness. The winger is undergoing a late fitness test after experiencing fatigue over the weekend. Meanwhile, the defensive lineup is weakened by the absence of Dan Burn and Emil Krafth. Anthony Elanga and William Osula are also unavailable due to knee and ankle injuries, respectively.

On a positive note, young player Lewis Miley will continue his development at right-back. Nick Pope is set to lead the defense, supported by Malick Thiaw and Fabian Schar. In offense, Nick Woltemade is in contention for a starting spot alongside Anthony Gordon, having scored seven goals this season across all competitions.

Newcastle Predicted Lineup

Predicted XI for Newcastle United: Pope; Miley, Thiaw, Schar, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon

When will the match kick off?

The match is set for St James’ Park on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with kick-off at 20:15 GMT.

How to watch Newcastle vs Leeds?

Fans in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 19:30 GMT.

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