The EFL Cup is back in action with another round of matches this week as Brendan Rodgers' Leicester City lock horns with an impressive Newcastle United side in an important clash at St. James' Park on Tuesday.

Leicester city will head into this game on the back of a terrible run of games in the premier league which has seen them on a 3 game losing streak. They sit in 13th position with only 17 points to show for their efforts and that result is reflective of their performances so far this season. Leicester city are currently the fourth worst defense in the league as a series of shambolic defensive performances has seen them concede a total of 31 goals this season. Going into this game, they will not be too confident of their chances of getting anything from this game.

Newcastle on the other hand are in third place in the premier league table at the moment and have thrived over the past year. With 35 points and 32 goals scored this season, Newcastle have greatly impressed and are very far from where they were last season. At the back, Newcastle have been very impressive as they have conceded just 11 goals all season, making them the best defense in the league, surpassing even the likes of Manchester city.

Looking at the records have shown that Newcastle have the upper hand going into this game. Newcastle United have a good record against Leicester City and have won a majority of the matches between these two sides. In their last 5 meetings together, Newcastle have emerged the better side as they have secured three victories. Newcastle also are on a 2 game winning streak against Leicester city and have scored a total of 10 goals in their last 5 meetings. We are backing Newcastle here as we expect them to do dominate this game and secure a victory by the end of this match.