Marcelo Bielsa' s outfit are yet to pick up a point or even score a goal in 2021 and head to St James' Park looking to kick off the year after a stunning 2020 for the club.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are winless in 10 games across all competition, a run which started in the 5-2 reverse at the hands of the Whites at Elland Road just last month.
Steve Bruce is expected to opt for two up front, which should see Marcelo Bielsa go with a back three in the North East.
Here's how we think Leeds will line-up against the Magpies, in a 3-3-1-3 formation which can alternate into a 4-1-4-1 if required...
Steve Bruce is expected to opt for two up front, which should see Marcelo Bielsa go with a back three in the North East.