Newcastle vs Brighton FA Cup Prediction Match Details
The FA Cup continues on Sunday with Newcastle set to welcome Brighton in the fifth round of the competition at St James Park. Can Alexander Isak inspire the Magpies to the quarterfinals?
Newcastle Preview & Form
Newcastle United will come into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a mixed run of form in recent games, having lost two of their last three matches. Last weekend, they got back to winning ways by beating Nottingham Forest 4-3 on their home soil in the Premier League and then were beaten 2-0 in their midweek clash with league leader Liverpool at Anfield Stadium. The Magpies have been in hot scoring form in the FA Cup competition so far, as they have scored three goals in each of their appearances. Alexander Isak has been a pivotal success for the Magpies this season, with the Swedish striker having scored 21 goals in 30 appearances for Newcastle United this season across all competitions
Brighton Preview & Form
Brighton are beginning to pick up form lately, as the Seagulls are now riding high on an incredible four-match winning streak across all competitions. The Seagulls offensive frontline has scored two or more goals in each of their last four matches. Last weekend, they secured an impressive 4-0 victory over relegation-battling Southampton and then followed it up with a 2-1 midweek victory over Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium. The Seagulls will be desperate to reach the quarterfinal this season after crashing out in the fifth round of the FA Cup last season. They made the progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup by beating Bromley 3-1 and then Birmingham in the previous rounds, scoring three goals in each of the games.
Newcastle vs Brighton Predicted Lineups
Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3): Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Willock, Guimaraes, Tonali; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Webster, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro.
Newcastle vs Brighton H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Newcastle 0-1 Brighton
- Newcastle 1-1 Brighton
- Brighton 3-1 Newcastle
- Brighton 1-2 Newcastle
- Newcastle 4-1 Brighton
Newcastle vs Brighton Prediction Betting Tips
Both teams will come into this game with huge desperation to book their spot in the quarterfinal of the FA Cup. Given both sides’ strong offensive forces this season, we expect the match to end in a high-scoring result.
