Luton vs Newcastle prediction 23.12.2023

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, 23rd December 2023
• Kickoff: 15:00 UK/16:00 CET
• Venue: Kenilworth Road (Luton)

It’s evident this season that three teams in the Premier League are notably weaker than the rest, including Luton which is five points away from safety. Rob Edwards’s squad is not only struggling with defense but also with creating scoring opportunities. Additionally, Luton frequently has difficulty maintaining ball possession. Despite their issues both offensively and defensively, they have managed to put together a few solid performances in recent weeks. However, their latest game against Bournemouth was halted when Tom Lockyer collapsed mid-way through the second half. At that point, the score was a respectable 1-1, showcasing yet another decent performance from Edwards’s team. They seem to have improved or at least appear more organized than they have been for much of the season.

Newcastle aspires to be the world’s best, but they are not living up to that ambition at present, especially after an impressive previous season. They have managed to amass only 29 points after 17 league rounds, putting them ten points behind the league’s top team, Arsenal. Eddie Howe’s squad has been struggling recently, particularly in defense, having won only once in their last five matches across all competitions. Newcastle suffered a defeat on Tuesday in the EFL Cup against Chelsea, losing in penalties. With just 22% ball possession and four shots on goal, it’s likely that Chelsea deserved a less challenging victory.

Luton vs Newcastle pick: Luton to cover AH +1 spread

Luton only suffered two defeats in their last four home games. These losses were by a slim margin of one goal and were against formidable teams, Liverpool and Manchester City. Conversely, Newcastle has only secured one victory in their past nine away games. Hence, betting on Luton to cover an Asian Handicap (+1) spread could be a wise choice for this match.