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.
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 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 49 |
| 2 | Man City | 13 | 4 | 4 | 43 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 13 | 4 | 4 | 43 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 10 | 5 | 6 | 35 |
| 5 | Brentford | 10 | 3 | 8 | 33 |
| 6 | Newcastle | 9 | 5 | 7 | 32 |
| 7 | Man United | 8 | 8 | 5 | 32 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 8 | 7 | 6 | 31 |
| 9 | Fulham | 9 | 4 | 8 | 31 |
| 10 | Sunderland | 7 | 9 | 5 | 30 |
| 11 | Brighton Hove | 7 | 8 | 6 | 29 |
| 12 | Everton | 8 | 5 | 8 | 29 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| 14 | Tottenham | 7 | 6 | 8 | 27 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 6 | 8 | 7 | 26 |
| 16 | Leeds United | 5 | 7 | 9 | 22 |
| 17 | Nottingham | 6 | 3 | 12 | 21 |
| 18 | West Ham | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14 |
| 19 | Burnley | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 1 | 4 | 16 | 7 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 21 | 20 | 4 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 21 | 16 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | BOU | GHA | 20 | 10 | 3 |
| D. Calvert-Lewin | LEE | ENG | 19 | 9 | 1 |