Bookies Back Newcastle to Take All Three Points in Leeds Clash

Strategic Insights -

The bookmakers have made Newcastle United the strong favourite to take all three points in tonight's Premier League clash against Leeds United at Elland Road, despite several big-name absentees. Leeds, who are looking to bounce back from two consecutive defeats, have been boosted by their opening weekend victory against Everton and will be hoping to build on that momentum. However, the absence of star man Alexander Isak, suspended Anthony Gordon, and injured Joelinton has not deterred the bookmakers from making Newcastle the odds-on favourite.

Key Takeaways:

  • Leeds United have been boosted by their opening weekend victory against Everton, but will be looking to bounce back from two consecutive defeats.
  • Newcastle United have been made the strong favourite to take all three points in tonight's clash, despite the absence of Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, and Joelinton.
  • The bookmakers have made Newcastle as short as evens favourite to win, with Leeds available at 5-2.
  • William Osula is the favourite to score first, priced at 13-2, ahead of Harvey Barnes and Leeds' Joel Piroe and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Statistics:

  • Leeds United have lost two consecutive matches, crashing 5-0 against Arsenal and being eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Sheffield Wednesday.
  • Newcastle United have three Premier League points in the bag from their opening weekend victory against Everton.
  • The bookies have made Newcastle as short as 23-20 favourite to win, with Leeds available at 5-2.
  • William Osula, Harvey Barnes, Joel Piroe, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are all in the top five of the first scorer market.

Sources:

  • Yorkshire Evening Post: "Leeds United player ratings vs Arsenal as best performer did us proud in defeat"
  • Yorkshire Evening Post: "Leeds United player ratings: Carabao Cup exit at Sheffield Wednesday was a management mishap"