EFL Cup: Newcastle United v Leicester City: Latest team news, score prediction, Is there a live stream? What time is kick-off?

Newcastle United host Leicester City in the EFL Cup quarter finals at St James' Park. Newcastle lost 2-1 to Sheffield Wednesday in FA Cup on Saturday. Leicester beat Newcastle 3-0 on Boxing Day. Eddie Howe's side have won their last three matches since the World Cup break. The Foxes have struggled in their league since then, losing all three games. Brendan Rodgers' side won 1- 0 against Gillingham in this competition.

Newcastle United are playing Leicester City in the EFL Cup quarter final. Both managers are likely to make changes to their starting XIs. Nick Pole is likely back in goal for Newcastle after missing the defeat against Wednesday. Bruno Guimaraes and Miguel Almiron may return to the starting XI for Leicester. Jonjo Shelvey and Allan Saint-Maximin are out injured. Dennis Praet is expected to miss the game for the Foxes.

Newcastle United are expected to beat Leicester City 2-0 in the EFL Cup.

Newcastle United take on Leicester City in the EFL Cup on Wednesday at 7.30 pm. The game is being shown live on Sky Sports Football and highlights can be found on ITV 4.