Leeds v Newcastle: Line-ups, stats and preview

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Preview for Leeds v Newcastle

It has not been a simple summer season for Newcastle however their fortunes may very well be about to alter as we enter the ultimate few days of the switch window.

Having been snubbed by the likes of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and James Trafford, they might lastly be about to herald a brand new centre-forward – Germany worldwide Nick Woltemade.

Woltemade is on the verge of becoming a member of from Stuttgart for a price within the area of £65million, regardless of transferring to the Swabians 12 months in the past on a free switch and having an underwhelming report within the Bundesliga.

At 6ft 6in, nonetheless, he'll slot in with the direct type of play frequently employed by boss Eddie Howe.

Newcastle utilised the lengthy ball to nice impact in opposition to Liverpool on Monday evening but it surely was not sufficient to stave off a 3-2 defeat. Their opening sport of the season was a goalless draw at Aston Villa.

A visit to Elland Street is rarely simple and Howe accepts the guests should silence the house crowd.

He mentioned: “I feel each time we’ve been to Elland Street we’ve skilled the ambiance and the sensation within the stadium that the Leeds supporters attempt to create. I feel it’s a really robust residence assist so we all know the beginning of the sport goes to be actually vital for us.

“Towards Everton they performed very, very nicely and even early elements of the Arsenal sport I believed they have been robust. They’ve invested nicely, they’ve bought some good gamers and Daniel [Farke] has finished nicely there.”

Leeds have three factors from their first two fixtures, a controversial 1-0 win over Everton courtesy of Lukas Nmecha’s late penalty and a 5-0 drubbing at Arsenal. In addition they crashed out of the EFL Cup in midweek after shedding to Sheffield Wednesday.

Group-news from Eddie Howe forward of #LEENEW:

"Comparatively excellent news on each gamers [Sandro Tonali and Joelinton], once they left the pitch we feared they might be out long-term. Joey’s scan was good however he'll miss this weekend, we'll hopefully get him again for the sport after the… pic.twitter.com/eUMIzJWUz2

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) August 29, 2025

Group Information for Leeds v Newcastle

Sandro Tonali may very well be match regardless of being taken off in opposition to Liverpool with a broken shoulder, sustained when going over to win an inexpensive free-kick whereas Fabian Schar is offered. Joelinton is out with a groin downside.

Anthony Gordon begins a suspension after being red-carded in opposition to Liverpool for a horrible problem on Virgil Van Dijk.

Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka stay sidelined for Leeds however Sean Longstaff ought to play in opposition to his boyhood membership.

Predicted line-ups for Leeds v Newcastle

Leeds: Perri; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Longstaff, Stach, Gruev; James, Gnonto, Piroe

Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Miley, Ramsey; Elanga, Barnes, Osula

How you can watch Leeds v Newcastle: TV and on-line streams

Leeds versus Newcastle kicks off at 5.30pm UK time tomorrow night. It may be watched on Sky Sports activities Premier League and streamed by way of the Sky Go app.

Stats for Leeds v Newcastle

In 13 of the final 15 Leeds matches within the Premier League, the whole variety of targets was over 2.5Leeds have misplaced 5 of the final 7 matches within the Premier League whereas scoring lower than 1.5 targets

In 5 of the final 6 Newcastle matches within the Premier League, the sum of targets was underneath 2.5In the final 3 Newcastle away matches within the Premier League, the sum of targets was underneath 2.5

Prediction for Leeds v Newcastle

Leeds are arguably weaker than they have been presently final season, notably with Tanaka and Ampadu sidelined.

Newcastle are with out a number of key gamers and it's a large ask of William Osula to guide the road within the absence of Gordon and Alexander Isak.