Luton Town vs Newcastle United: Prediction, Odds, Lineups, Head to Head & Telecast

Date, Kick-off time, Venue

• Date: 23rd December, 2023
• Kick-off time: 8:30 PM IST
• Venue: Kenilworth Road

Luton Town vs Newcastle United Match Preview

Luton is set to face Newcastle United at Kenilworth Road this Sunday. This will be an emotional clash for the Hatters’ since the unfortunate and worrying collapse of their Captain Tom Lockyer in the clash against Bournemouth in the previous Gameweek. 

Luton Manager, Rob Edwards mentioned the incident as the scariest moment of his life in a recent interview. The Hatters still fight their relegation battle but are far from making it out of it as they are five points behind 17th-placed Nottingham Forest.

On the other hand, The Magpies were knocked out of the EFL Cup after suffering a defeat against Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea on penalties. They led the match for the majority of the ninety minutes but were shaken after a late equalizer from Mykhaillo Mudryk. 

The stage is set for an emotional and competitive night at the Kenilworth on Sunday between two teams in contrasting states right now.

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Where and How to Watch Luton Town vs Newcastle United

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Luton Town vs Newcastle United Team News 

Daniel Potts, Reece Burke, and Cauley Woodrow are on the sidelines for the clash on Sunday against Newcastle United along with the recently sidelined Tom Lockyer after the previous week’s unfortunate incident at the Vitality stadium. 

Newcastle United were victorious against 19th-placed Burnley in the previous matchday of the Premier League but were knocked out after suffering against Chelsea in the EFL Cup.

The Magpies have a long list of injuries present in their squad with important and senior players like Nick Pope, Fabian Schar, Matt Target and Joelinton sidelined due to injury. Meanwhile, Keirna Trippier, Alexander Isak, and Anthony Gordon are still a doubt for the game against Luton Town. There’s recent good news for the team as well with Calum Wilson returning and scoring against Chelsea after recovering from a hamstring injury. 

Luton Town vs Newcastle United Prediction

Newcastle United are the favorites to win this game as there’s a huge difference in quality and recent performances of the two teams. With the Magpies already in goal-scoring form, over 2.5 goals are expected in the game.

Predicted scoreline: Luton Town vs Newcastle United (1-3)

Luton Town vs Newcastle United Betting Tips and Odds

Betting Tips

• Newcastle United to win the game
• Over 2.5 goals in the Match.
• Calum Wilson to score.

Odds (bet365)

• Newcastle United – 1.65
• Luton Town Win – 4.75
• Draw – 3.20

Luton Town vs Newcastle United Probable Line-ups

Luton Town Possible Starting XI:

• Goalkeeper: Thomas Kaminski
• Defenders: Teden Mengi, Amari’i Bell, Gabriel Osho
• Midfielders: Alfie Doughty, Ross Barkley, Marvelous Nakamba, Issa Kabore, Chiedozie Ogbene
• Forwards: Jacob Brown, Elijah Adebayo

Newcastle United Possible Starting XI:

• Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka
• Defenders: Keiran Trippier, Jamal Lascelles, Sven Botman, Valentino Livramento
• Midfielders: Sean Longstaff, Bruno Gruimares, Lewis Miley
• Forwards: Miguel Almiron, Calum Wilson, Anthony Gordon

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Luton Town vs Newcastle United Top Players to watch out for:

Calum Wilson

The freshly returned Calum Wilson is the player to watch out for in this match. Calum Wilson was on the scoresheet for the Magpies in the defeat against Chelsea in the midweek cup game after returning from a hamstring injury.