Newcastle United vs Leicester City Prediction, 4/17/2022 EPL Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 4/12/2022

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Game: Newcastle United vs Leicester City

Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022

Location: St. James' Park in Tyne, England

TV: USA Network

Odds/Point Spread: Newcastle United (+148) Leicester City (+179)

St. James' Park is the site where Jonjo Shelvey and Newcastle United (8-10-13, 15th in the EPL) will take on Leicester City (11-7-11, 9th in the EPL) on Sunday. The goaltenders protecting the net will be Martin Dubravka for Newcastle United and Kasper Schmeichel for Leicester City. Leicester are at at +179 while the Magpies are at +148. The total has been set at 2.75.

Newcastle United played Wolverhampton in their most recent match and walked away with a win by a score of 1-0. Newcastle United tried 17 dribbles in this match and converted 9 of those tries for a rate of 52.9%. When discussing the passing game, they finished this match with a 86.0% rate by completing 339 out of their 394 passing targets in their last outing.

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Regarding shot accuracy, Newcastle United finished the game at a 27.3% clip by hitting 3 SoT out of 11 shots. Newcastle United sports an average of 1.03 g/90 (32 total goals) and have accounted for 19 assists in all games this season.

Jonjo Shelvey is one guy you are going to want to keep your eye on for Newcastle United. Shelvey has started 290 matchups in his pro soccer career and he scores 0.14 goals per 90 mins. The midfielder from England has 41 goals in 26,023 minutes played. He has accounted for 42 assists while tallying 65 yellow card cautions in his career.

One more player who could decide who wins is Allan Saint-Maximin, the forward representing France. He has assisted a teammate on a goal 24 times during his soccer career and he has scored 23 total goals. Saint-Maximin has played 14,409 mins in 160 starts and has earned himself a total of 10 yellow cards. He currently averages 0.14 goals per 90 mins during his pro soccer career.

The man who will protect the net for Newcastle United will be Martin Dubravka. Dubravka (77-63-85 mark during his career) has accumulated 67 shutouts, which has earned him a 29.8% shutout rate. The goalie born in Slovakia has faced 946 shots sent his way in 225 career starting assignments. His goals against per 90 minutes is 1.3 (290 goals given up) and he is the owner of a save percentage of 70.5. Dubravka has defended the goal for 20,250 minutes and has tallied 667 saves in his career.

The last time they took the pitch, Leicester City earned three points by winning 2-1 against Crystal Palace. They wrapped up this contest by connecting on 439 out of their 518 passing attempts for a percentage of 84.7%. Leicester City had a 71.4% successful dribble percentage by connecting on 5 out of the 7 dribbles they tried. Leicester City had 3 shots attempted out of their 12 shots attempted earning them a 25.0% rate in their last game. With a total of 45 goals and 34 assists in all their games, Leicester City averages 1.55 goals and 1.17 assists per 90 min.

James Maddison should be someone to watch for Leicester City. The midfielder representing England has been on the field for 15,785 mins and has earned 51 goals. He has accounted for 26 yellow cards during his pro soccer career and has assisted on a goal 35 times. He sports an average of 0.29 goals per 90 and has been a starter in 178 outings during his career. You should also keep an eye on Youri Tielemans, the midfielder who is from Belgium. He has tallied 49 goals during his pro soccer career while helping a teammate on a goal 43 times. Tielemans has been given a total of 33 yellow card warnings in 23,194 professional minutes played (261 starting assignments). His G/90 average thus far in his career is 0.19.

Kasper Schmeichel will be looking after the net for Leicester City. Schmeichel has accumulated 187 shutouts while defending 2,275 shots against him in 50,774 career minutes. He is the owner of a save % of 72.3 and his shutout rate is currently 33.2%. He has allowed 1.16 goals per 90 and he has earned a record of 256-144-166. During his pro soccer career, Schmeichel has conceded 657 goals and has tallied 1,644 saves in 564 starts.

Who will win tonight's EPL game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Newcastle United (+148)

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