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Round 21 - Premier League

Newcastle United VS Leeds United

St. James' Park

7 January, 2026

Overview:

Newcastle United hosts Leeds United in Premier League Round 21 on January 7, 2026, at St James' Park. Newcastle currently ranks 8th with 29 points from 8 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, while Leeds sits 16th with 22 points from 5 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. Newcastle have won 1 and drawn 4 of their last 5 head-to-head meetings.

Recent H2H results: Newcastle 1W, 4D (last 5 meetings)

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-0 in favor of Newcastle United.
Newcastle likely to dominate possession and territory at home. Leeds expected to adopt defensive approach with counter-attacking focus. Newcastle's aerial advantage and set-piece threat versus Leeds' compact defensive shape. Guimarães and attacking midfielders key to breaking down Leeds' defensive block. Leeds reliant on transitions and quick attacking movements.
Newcastle's unbeaten run, superior form, home advantage, and historical dominance over Leeds heavily favor the hosts. Leeds' poor away form and defensive weaknesses increase vulnerability. Newcastle's recent goal-scoring form and midfield quality should overcome Leeds' defensive organization. Head-to-head history strongly suggests Newcastle result or draw.

Last Update: 05-01-2026

Stats:

Newcastle United Leeds United
Expected Possession
58.5 41.5
Average Goals Per Match
1.8 0.9
Win Probability
0.68 0.1
Position Team Won Drawn Lost Points
1 Arsenal 21 7 4 70
2 Man City 19 7 5 64
3 Man United 15 10 6 55
4 Aston Villa 16 7 9 55
5 Liverpool 15 7 10 52
6 Chelsea 13 9 10 48
7 Brentford 13 8 11 47
8 Everton 13 8 11 47
9 Brighton Hove 12 10 10 46
10 Sunderland 12 10 10 46
11 Bournemouth 10 15 7 45
12 Fulham 13 5 14 44
13 Crystal Palace 11 9 11 42
14 Newcastle 12 6 14 42
15 Leeds United 7 12 12 33
16 Nottingham 8 9 15 33
17 West Ham 8 8 16 32
18 Tottenham 7 9 16 30
19 Burnley 4 8 20 20
20 Wolverhampton 3 8 21 17
Name Club Country Matches Goals Assists
E. Haaland MCI NOR 30 22 7
T. Rodrigues BRE BRA 32 21 1
A. Semenyo MCI GHA 30 15 4
J. Pedro CHE BRA 32 14 5

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