Given Newcastle’s style of play recently ahead to Leeds United’s trip to St James’ Park goals are written all over but market price it very low.
Meanwhile, Leeds need to rediscover their goal-scoring touch having lacked in the last three matches. Creativity has been a major issue in those matches, also number of shots dramatically dropped. Here is why I was surprised by a line set by bookies.
There is a reason behind that, since Leeds claimed an impressive (5:2) victory over the Magpies when the sides met at Elland Road last month but now Leeds look less impressive.
Steve Bruce's men are currently mired in a poor run of form which bring some worries for the best, but Leeds is not a top beater in Premier League. With Bruce’s job potentially being on the line I do expect some reaction today.

Pick: Leeds Under 16.5 Match Shots
Odds: 1.72
Bookmaker: ➾ 1xBet
Stake: 9 units
Tipster: L1n0
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