Leeds host Newcastle at Elland Road on Monday, September 14 (3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM PT).
Leeds will be missing forward Mateo Joseph (knee) and defender Joe Rodon (thigh), with midfielder Ilia Gruev a doubt through a knee issue, leaving Anton Levi Stach, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jayden Bogle as the men expected to carry the attacking load. Newcastle arrive without defender Dan Burn, forward William Osula and Joelinton, all sidelined through ankle/foot and thigh problems, with doubtful Ewen Jaouen also managing an ankle injury, so the visitors will lean on Anthony Elanga, Yoane Wissa and Harvey Barnes to create chances at Elland Road.
Both sides sit level on 5 points from 3 games, with Newcastle’s +2 goal difference just shading Leeds’ +1, and neither has lost yet this season. That balance favours a cagey afternoon rather than an end-to-end shootout — Leeds have found their goals in tight, low-scoring matches so far, and a similar pattern at Elland Road would suit the hosts more than a helter-skelter chase for goals.
Leeds vs Newcastle: Best Bets & Predictions
Tight margins expected as Leeds and Newcastle meet level on points at Elland Road.
Our approach: we weigh this season's form, underlying shot and chance-creation numbers, and confirmed team news to land on the result, scoreline and prop picks below.
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Season Form & Standings
Leeds and Newcastle go into this one level on five points from 3 games apiece, Newcastle’s +2 goal difference just nosing ahead of Leeds’ +1 — both unbeaten in the league so far this season.
Premier League
| Team | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 5 |
| Leeds | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 5 |
Leeds vs Newcastle Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Leeds
3-5-2Newcastle
4-2-3-1Potential Match-Winners
- Anton Levi Stach (Leeds): Stach already has 1 goal and 2 chances created from his 270 minutes this season, offering a threat from midfield.
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds): Calvert-Lewin leads Leeds’ shot count with 6 attempts and 3 on target, converting 1 of them already this season.
- Anthony Elanga (Newcastle): Elanga is Newcastle’s most direct outlet with 2 goals from 4 shots, 3 on target, and 4 chances created in 235 minutes.
Recent Form
Leeds: D W W D D
- 2026-09-05: Brighton 1-1 Leeds (D, away)
- 2026-08-30: Leeds 1-1 Brentford (D, home)
- 2026-08-22: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds (W, away)
- 2026-05-17: Leeds 1-0 Brighton (W, home)
- 2026-05-11: Tottenham 1-1 Leeds (D, away)
Leeds have taken 5 points from 3 league games, winning 1-0 away at Nottingham Forest before drawing 1-1 at home to Brentford and 1-1 away at Brighton.
Newcastle: D W D W D
- 2026-09-05: Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth (D, home)
- 2026-08-29: Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle (W, away)
- 2026-08-23: Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool (D, home)
- 2026-05-17: Newcastle 3-1 West Ham (W, home)
- 2026-05-10: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle (D, away)
Newcastle have also collected 5 points from 3 games, winning 2-0 at Tottenham either side of home draws against Liverpool (2-2) and Bournemouth (2-2).
Leeds vs Newcastle Prediction
Expect goals to be scarce. Leeds should have enough in front of their own supporters to edge a 1-0 win, with Calvert-Lewin or Bogle the likeliest source of the only goal, while Newcastle’s threat through Elanga and Wissa is kept at arm’s length by a well-organized Leeds defence protecting a slim lead. Final score: 1-0 Leeds.