In the next match of EFL Cup, Leicester City will be traveling to play an away game against Newcastle United. Both the teams will be coming into this much with a good bit of confidence as both won their last games respectively.
Both the teams have some injury concerns coming into this game as Andy Carroll is unfit along with Allan Saint-Maximin for Newcastle United while Ben Chillwell’s participation in the game is also in doubt.
LEI vs NEW Match Timings & Details
The match is scheduled to start at 12:15 AM IST, on 29th august 2019. The two teams will meet at St. James Park stadium, home of Newcastle United.
LEI vs NEW Broadcast Details
EFL will be telecasted in India on Viacom 18. Live stream will be available on Jio TV in India. Live score updates are also available.
LEI vs NEW Recent Match Results & Form (Last 5 Games)
Newcastle United – WLLWW
Leicester – WDDWW
LEI vs NEW Head to Head (Last 6 Games)
Played – 6
Leicester – 4
Newcastle United – 2
LEI vs NEW Head to Head (Overall)
Played – 11
Leicester – 6
Newcastle United – 4
Draw – 1
LEI vs NEW Predicted Starting Lineup (XI)
Leicester – Ward, Justin, Evans, Morgan, Fuchs, Tielemans, Choudhary, Praet, Barnes, Vardy, Maddison
Newcastle United – Dubravka, Ritchie, Fernandez, Schar, Krafth, Almiron, Shelvey, Hayden, Longstaff, Atsu, Joelinton
LEI vs NEW Best players
Leicester Top Players
Jamie Vardy – The striker has been one of the top players for the club for some time now and his presence on the field gives a good balance to the team.
Youri Tielemans – The Belgian midfielder is another impressive talent in the squad. The 22 year old is the key player for Leicester this season.
Newcastle United Top Players
Joelinton – The 23-year-old Brazilian is one of the emerging talents. He has already scored his first goal in English football and is looking good to find more net this season.
Miguel Almiron – The attacking midfielder is an important player in the squad as he connects the dots between the strikers and midfielder. He can move the ball into the dangerous position regularly.
LEI vs NEW Dream11 Team
Goalkeeper
D Ward
Defenders
F Schar
C Fuchs
J Evans
Midfielders
S Longstaff
I Hayden
J Maddison (VC)
Y Tielemans
Forwards
Joelinton
M Almiron
J Vardy (C)