I asked AI to predict Leicester City v Newcastle United in the Premier League - here's the result

Like it or loathe it, we live a world where AI - or artificial intelligence - is creeping into every corner of society. Long gone are the days of predictive text or autocorrect being your only daily dalliance with an industry that was formerly resigned to the big screen or fiction. Now, it’s in everything, and can do virtually everything, too - including, it seems, predict football results.

So, we asked X’s own AI, Grok, to get its crystal ball out and predict what would happen as Newcastle United take on Leicester City in the Premier League at the King Power Stadium looking to keep driving forward in their quest to land a Champions League return, having missed out on Europe altogether last season. And here’s what it said.

Leicester City v Newcastle United: The context

The Foxes are on an awful run of form, having lost their last eight games in all competitions, scoring just once in that time. And Grok thinks that definitely puts the Magpies as favourites heading down to the East Midlands. It says: “Leicester City are in dire straits, sitting 19th in the Premier League with 17 points after 29 matches. They’ve lost seven consecutive league games, failing to score in their last five, and are 12 points adrift of safety with only eight games left. Their home form is abysmal, with six straight defeats at the King Power Stadium, conceding 15 goals without reply. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s appointment hasn’t turned their fortunes around, and relegation looks increasingly likely. Their goal difference stands at -40 (25 scored, 65 conceded), and they’ve managed just one clean sheet all season.”

On the Magpies, it adds: “Newcastle United, on the other hand, are in a much stronger position, sitting sixth with 48 points after 29 games (14 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses), based on their 2-1 win over Brentford on April 2. They’re two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, keeping them in the hunt for a Champions League spot. Their recent EFL Cup triumph over Liverpool (2-1 on March 16) has boosted morale, and they’ve won nine of their last 14 league games, including a 4-0 thrashing of Leicester at St. James’ Park in December. However, their away form has been inconsistent, with losses in three of their last five on the road, including a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in February.”

Leicester City v Newcastle United: Team news

For Leicester, injuries and poor form ‘plague the Foxes’, according to Grok. It says: “Wilfred Ndidi, a key midfielder, is sidelined with a hamstring injury, as is Ricardo Pereira. Harry Winks is doubtful but may be assessed closer to the match. Jamie Vardy, their talisman, has struggled for goals this season, and their attack has been toothless. Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Justin, Coady, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Soumare, Choudhury; McAteer, El Khannouss, Ayew; Vardy.”

On the Newcastle United front: “Newcastle have injury concerns but are in better shape. Anthony Gordon may be sidelined with a hip injury, while Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, and Lewis Hall remain out. Alexander Isak and Kieran Trippier are expected to be fit after minor knocks, with Isak in fine form, having scored 20 goals in 26 league matches this season (0.6 xG per game recently). Bruno Guimaraes, who has covered the most distance in the league (310.9 km), will be pivotal in midfield. Probable lineup (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes.”

Leicester City v Newcastle United: Head-to-Head and stats

It says: “Newcastle have dominated recent encounters, winning four of their last five against Leicester, including the 4-0 win in December. Leicester haven’t beaten Newcastle in the league since 2021, and their last home win over the Magpies was in 2020. Matches between these sides at the King Power have often been high-scoring: three of the last five league meetings there have seen over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in four of those. Newcastle average 1.62 goals per away game, while Leicester concede 2.24 goals per 90 minutes at home.”

Leicester City v Newcastle United: Prediction

Grok is in no doubt, like many of you out there, that three more points are coming back to Tyneside on Monday night.

“Newcastle are clear favorites, backed by the Opta supercomputer with a 52.2% win probability in similar scenarios,” Grok states. “Leicester’s home record and current form suggest they’ll struggle to contain Newcastle’s attack, particularly Isak, who has a history of scoring against the Foxes (four goals in three games). While Leicester might find the net given their desperation and Newcastle’s recent defensive issues, the Magpies’ superior quality should shine through.”

Leicester City 1-3 Newcastle United

Scorers: Vardy for Leicester; Isak (2) and Guimaraes for Newcastle.