Leeds United and Newcastle United face off at Elland Road in a Premier League match where Leeds is favored at +135 odds, with Newcastle listed at +195 and a draw at +255. Both teams have identical records of one win and two draws after three matches, but their playing styles differ significantly. Leeds has a strong defensive record, allowing just two goals and 1.4 expected goals per match, while Newcastle concedes the most expected goals in the league despite an undefeated start. The article predicts that Leeds' solid defense and home-field advantage will allow them to exploit Newcastle's weaknesses, suggesting a bet on Leeds to win.
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On Monday at Elland Road in Yorkshire, Leeds United will face off against Newcastle United in a Premier League clash. Both teams have identical records of one win and two draws after three matches. Leeds United is favored with odds of +135, while Newcastle has odds of +195, and the draw is at +255.
Despite similar standings, their performances differ significantly. Under manager Daniel Farke, Leeds secured a victory over Nottingham Forest and drew games against Brentford and Brighton. Notably, they managed to hold Brighton, who have scored 13 goals in four matches (most in England), to a draw.
Farke aims for more goal-scoring opportunities but is pleased with his team’s defensive performance; Leeds has conceded only two goals and averages just 1.4 expected goals against per match. In contrast, Newcastle seems to be finding life easier against opposing teams but specific details about their recent performances are not fully detailed in the given excerpt.
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Two unbeaten Premier League sides will clash on Monday afternoon at Elland Road in Yorkshire.
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sides → clash → Yorkshire
While their records are identical, the way these two teams have played to start the season has differed quite a bit.
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teams → play → season
Leeds vs. Newcastle odds, pick
Daniel Farke’s Leeds United have navigated a pretty tricky opening stretch of schedule.
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United → navigate → schedule
The Peacocks defeated Nottingham Forest on the road in their opener, and then held Brentford and Brighton to 1-1 draws.
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Peacocks → defeat → draws
The performance against Brighton was especially noteworthy, as the Seagulls have scored a league-best 13 goals through four matches.
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Seagulls → score → matches
Farke would love for Leeds to find more goals and create more scoring opportunities, but their defensive form has them trending in the right direction.
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them → love → direction
The Peacocks have conceded just two goals this season, and they’re conceding just 1.4 xG per match despite facing one of the best attacks in England.
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they → concede → England
Newcastle has found life easier in their opponents’ third to start, but the Magpies are leaking scoring chances.
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Magpies → find → chances
According to FootyStats, Newcastle is conceding the most expected goals per contest in the Premier League to start the season.
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Newcastle → accord → season
The club had to sell off some of its best players, leading to the exit of manager Eddie Howe, so getting through three matches without a defeat is an impressive feat for Matthias Jaissle’s side.
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getting → have → side
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However, they’ve achieved this start through smoke and mirrors, and it’s only a matter of time before they get found out.
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A solid, in-form outfit like Leeds should be able to exploit that, especially at home.
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outfit → exploit → home
The Play: Leeds moneyline (+135, DraftKings)
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