April 6th 2025.
It seems that Harvey Barnes, former player for Leicester, will not be showing any sympathy for his old team. As Newcastle prepares to face off against Leicester at the King Power Stadium, they have their sights set on securing a spot in next season's Champions League. After their exciting victory against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup and a recent win against Brentford, the Magpies are feeling confident and determined to continue their climb towards the top four, or even the top five, to compete against Europe's elite clubs.
Leicester, on the other hand, has been struggling all season and is facing the possibility of being relegated to the Championship. With a string of disappointing results and two different managers at the helm, they are on the verge of making history by becoming the first team to lose eight consecutive home league games without scoring. Their last eight matches have seen them score only one goal while conceding a whopping 20, and their home record of 11 goals is matched only by bottom-of-the-table Southampton.
To make matters worse, their local rivals Wolves recently secured a 2-1 win against Ipswich, leaving Leicester a staggering 15 points behind. With a tough game against Brighton coming up and a daunting match against Liverpool, who are already preparing for their inevitable title celebrations, Leicester must know deep down that their fate is sealed.
Adding insult to injury, it could be former Leicester player Harvey Barnes who delivers the final blow. Despite mostly playing as a substitute, he has become a key player in Newcastle's attack and is currently priced at 9/4 by bet365 to score against his old club. Alexander Isak, a top transfer target for Newcastle, is also tipped to make an impact and is priced at 10/3 to score first and 21/20 to score at any time.
Newcastle is expected to continue Leicester's dismal run at home by winning to nil, with odds of 13/8 from bet365. They are also priced at 15/2 for a 2-0 away win. Meanwhile, in the Championship, Leeds' recent draw against struggling Luton has left them out of the automatic promotion picture. Despite their slip in form, they are still favored to win the title with odds of 7/5 from Unibet. However, Sheffield United, who lost to Oxford over the weekend, are catching up and are priced at 10/3 to be champions. They are also backed by Paddy Power and Betfair to finish in the top two at 7/5.
In League Two, the race for the top spot is incredibly close with just five points separating the top six teams. Bradford is currently leading on goal difference, but their away form is a cause for concern as they have three of their last five games on the road. Walsall, in third place, has gone nine matches without a win, while Wimbledon and Doncaster have been inconsistent. This leaves new leaders Port Vale as the top pick to be crowned champions, with odds of 14/5 from SpreadEx and Sporting Index.
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