Newcastle is enduring a tough spell, currently winless in their last four games.

Even more concerning is their defensive fragility, having conceded 10 goals during this run. To turn their season around and climb the standings, they must tighten up at the back. Facing Leicester at home could be the perfect opportunity to get back on track, especially with the support of their fans.

Leicester, under Van Nistelrooy, has shown signs of improvement with two solid performances, but those were on home turf.

Their away form tells a different story, as they come off two heavy defeats: a 4-1 loss at Brentford and a 3-0 defeat at Manchester United.

To make matters worse, they’ll be without their two key holding midfielders, Soumaré (suspension due to yellow card accumulation) and Ndidi (injury), adding to their challenges in this match.