Paul Merson makes two predictions ahead of Newcastle's "massive" trip to Leeds

Paul Merson is backing Newcastle to leave Leeds with a 2-0 win, thinking we'll come out on top in a 'massive football game' at Elland Road.

The Sky Sports pundit has acknowledged that Leeds 'need to win' to boost their survival hopes, but 'can't see anything but a Newcastle United win'.

He's also bullish about our Champions League hopes, failing to see how we throw it away at this late stage after such a consistent season. He accepts we have a few tricky games to overcome, but expects us to pick up at least six points from our remaining four games.

Merson believes that it is too little too late with Sam Allardyce being given just four games to save their season, adding that the remaining three fixtures are not favourable ones for the Whites.

Newcastle have often bounced back well after a defeat and will be looking to do so again this week after last Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Speaking to Sportskeeda, here's what Merson's had to say ahead of the game:

“This is a game that could have major ramifications in the top-four race and the relegation battle.

“If Newcastle United win this, they’d only need one more win to secure a top-four spot. It’s a massive football game. Leeds need to win this match. But I can’t see anything but a Newcastle United win here.

“Sam Allardyce needed more time…Newcastle, West Ham and Tottenham and none of them are favorable fixtures for Leeds United.

“I’m going to go with Newcastle United here. I don’t see Newcastle not qualifying for the Champions League. Despite a rather tough set of fixtures coming up, they should be able to make it to the promised land.

“Prediction: Leeds 0-2 Newcastle”