Leeds 4-1 Newcastle: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a closely balanced early-season meeting between two unbeaten sides with little separating them in the table. Leeds return to Elland Road after rotating in the cup and should have their core league group refreshed, but Rodon's absence still limits their defensive depth. Newcastle arrive with useful attacking width and strong recent momentum, yet the missing Burn and Joelinton reduce their usual physical presence and control. The match is likely to turn on Calvert-Lewin's ability to secure Leeds' direct outlet and on whether Newcastle's wide players can stretch the home back three.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent head-to-head record is draw-heavy, but the latest league meeting was a high-scoring Newcastle win. Elland Road has also produced both a goalless stalemate and a Leeds victory across the broader recent series, so there is no consistent home-ground pattern.

Injuries and absences

Rodon's absence weakens Leeds' depth in the back three and makes the central defensive partnerships more important against Wissa's movement. For Newcastle, the losses of Burn and Joelinton are more consequential collectively: they reduce aerial authority at both ends and some of the midfield's duel-winning capacity.

Form (last 5)

Leeds vs Newcastle stats

Last meetings

• 2026-01-07Newcastle 4-3 Leeds
• 2025-08-30Leeds 0-0 Newcastle
• 2023-05-13Leeds 2-2 Newcastle
• 2022-12-31Newcastle 0-0 Leeds
• 2022-01-22Leeds 0-1 Newcastle
• 2021-09-17Newcastle 1-1 Leeds

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