Out-of-form Newcastle welcome Brighton on Saturday, as they look to avoid being dragged into a survival scrap in the 2025/26 English Premier League.
The hosts have lost all four of their latest Premier League matches, and any chance of retaining European football has been lost in doing so.
Manager Eddie Howe’s side endured a hammering away to Barcelona, before they were humiliated in the Tyne-Wear Derby and lost to Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Arsenal.
The Magpies sit just eight points clear of Tottenham, who occupy the final relegation spot in the Premier League table, with four matches to play.
Brighton will make the long journey to the North East, looking to close the gap on Aston Villa, which currently stands at eight points.
The Seagulls are sixth in the Premier League table and will arrive on Tyneside having won six of their last eight league matches.
Manager Fabian Hurzeler’s side are unbeaten in five Premier League games, the latest of which saw them comfortably beat Chelsea, who subsequently sacked Liam Rosenior.
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What are the best bets for Newcastle vs Brighton?
Newcastle are total mess right now, and I say that as a season ticket holder at St James’ Park.
The Magpies have conceded a league-high 19 goals after the 75th minute this season and have dropped a league-high 25 points from winning positions.
Brighton’s good record away to Newcastle, combined with the recent form recorded by the two sides, makes it very easy to back Brighton to win this match.
All four of Newcastle’s latest Premier League losses have come by a one-goal margin, and both teams have found the net in all eight of their latest home matches.
With that in mind, I am backing Brighton to win and both teams to score in this match.
If you insist on picking a scorer, then look no further than Danny Welbeck. The Sunderland b****** always finds the goal against Newcastle, and it never fails to rattle me.
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Where can I watch Newcastle vs Brighton?
Peacock is the place to see this match live in the USA. Kick off is at 10:00 EST on Saturday, May 2.
This match is unavailable to watch in the UK due to the 3 pm blackout rule.
What is Newcastle’s current form?
L-L-L-L-L
What is Brighton’s current form?
W-W-W-D-W
What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Newcastle and Brighton?
18/10/25 – Brighton 2-1 Newcastle (EPL)
04/05/25 – Brighton 1-1 Newcastle (EPL)
02/03/25 – Newcastle 1-2 Brighton (AET) (FA Cup – L16)
19/10/24 – Newcastle 0-1 Brighton (EPL)
11/05/24 – Newcastle 1-1 Brighton (EPL)
What is Newcastle’s predicted team?
Pope – Miley, Thiaw, Burn, Hall – Tonail, Guimaraes, Ramsey – Barnes, Woltemade, Osula
Injured: Livramento, Krafth, Schar
Doubt: Gordon
What is Brighton’s predicted team?
Verbruggen – Wieffer, Van Hecke, Boscagli, Kadioglu – Baleba, Gross – Minteh, Hinshelwood, Mitoma – Welbeck
Injured: Webster, March, Gomez, Milner, Tzimas,
Doubt: March
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