The Magpies are yet to taste victory against Leeds since their return to the top-flight in 2020.
Three games have yielded just one point for Newcastle, coming in their 1-1 draw at St James’s Park in mid-September.
Much like last weekend, Allan Saint-Maximin was the scorer for Newcastle on that occasion and we are predicting another start for the Frenchman this weekend.
But with no new recruitments through the door at St James’s Park just yet, who else might Eddie Howe choose to line-up against Marcelo Bielsa’s side on Saturday?
Here, we take you through our predicted Newcastle United starting line-up, in which we’re forecasting a formation change that may help to combat some of Leeds’ biggest strengths.
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9. CM: Joe Willock
Sean Longstaff was chosen ahead of Willock on Saturday but the game against Leeds could give Willock another chance to impress. Willock has struggled since moving to St James’s Park on a permanent deal and needs to start putting in consistent performances or else his place in the squad may come under serious threat. Photo: Stu Forster
10. ST: Chris Wood
Wood has the potential to grab his first goal for Newcastle against the side he made his name in English football with. A goalscoring return to Elland Road for Wood, with three points secured in the process, would certainly lift spirits on Tyneside. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
11. ST: Allan Saint-Maximin
The classic ‘big man-little man’ front two may work well against a Leeds defence that can leak chances. The Frenchman silenced some critics by scoring last week - another goal this weekend would certainly be a welcome bonus. Photo: Stu Forster