Newcastle vs Leeds Prediction 7 January 2026

Newcastle have long struggled to find their footing in the Premier League, with inconsistent performances keeping them in the lower half of the table. Although they haven't soared dramatically (currently sitting in 9th place), they're just two points shy of the top five. The Magpies have secured the lion's share of their points at home, losing only 2 out of 10 matches on their turf, while clinching six victories.

Their sixth win came in the last round. Eddie Howe's side faced a tough opponent in Crystal Palace (2-0), and it was a tense affair. The Black and Whites netted both goals between the 70th and 80th minutes. Captain Bruno Guimarães showcased his scoring prowess, finding the back of the net for the second consecutive match. Previously, his goal sealed an away victory over Burnley (3-1).

For over a month now, Leeds have been consistently picking up points each round, steadily distancing themselves from the relegation zone. The gap is quite substantial-eight points-so Daniel Farke can rest easy about his managerial position, at least as long as the team keeps delivering such results.

The "Peacocks" seem to be embracing draws as their specialty-since early December, they've racked up five of them. In their last three outings, the "Whites" have consistently left the pitch with a single point. Sometimes they outplayed their opponents, like in the match against Sunderland (1-1), other times they were outperformed, as seen against Liverpool (0-0), and occasionally they matched their rivals evenly, such as in the clash with Manchester United (1-1).