Newcastle vs Brighton: Premier League Prediction Match Details
Newcastle United will welcome Brighton to St James Park Stadium in Newcastle for their round eight fixtures of the English Premier League 2024/25 season on Saturday afternoon. Will the Magpies end their three-match winless run in this match?
Newcastle Preview & Form
Newcastle United will look to regain their winning form after going three league matches without a win before the international break. Eddie Howe’s side was held to a frustrating goalless draw the last time out with Everton at Goodison Park, with former Toffees teammate Antony Gordon missing a first-half penalty in the match. The Magpies, in their last five league matches, have recorded two wins, two draws, and a defeat. Currently, they sit seventh in the league table, same points with Points, and two points behind the top five.
Eddie Howe’s team has performed exceptionally well when playing in front of their home fans in all competitions. The Magpies have secured three wins against Southampton, Tottenham, and AFC Wimbledon, and they also played an impressive 1-1 draw against Manchester City. It is worth noting that since the start of the new campaign, the Magpies have scored in each of their home games.
Brighton Preview & Form
Brighton will look to improve their recent performances in the league, as the Seagulls had to make an incredible second-half two-goal deficit to claim a much-needed 3-2 win at home against Tottenham before the international break. Prior to the incredible Tottenham win, the Seagulls had gone four games without a win in the league, recorded three consecutive draws, and suffered a loss to Chelsea. The Seagulls, despite their performance, still managed to secure sixth place in the league table, trailing the fifth position by only two points. They have scored 13 goals in the league since the start of the campaign, but keeping clean sheets has been the major issue.
The Seagull will look to improve their on the road results, as they have recorded only one win, one draw, and a loss. Young manager Fabian Hürzeler will look to improve his side’s poor defensive problems, as they have conceded five goals in their last three away matches.
Newcastle vs Brighton: Predicted Lineups
Everton (4-2-3-1): Pickford (GK); Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Mangala, Doucoure; Lindstrom, McNeil, Ndiaye; Calvert-Lewin
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Webster, Dunk, Estupinan; Hinshelwood, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck
Newcastle vs Brighton H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Newcastle 1-1 Brighton
- Brighton 3-1 Newcastle
- Brighton 1-2 Newcastle
- Newcastle 4-1 Brighton
- Brighton 0-0 Newcastle
Newcastle vs Brighton: Prediction Betting Tips
We considered Newcastle the favorites to win the match as they have managed to remain unbeaten in their previous three home encounters with Brighton. We also considered both teams to score options, as the two teams attacking the frontline have been excellent since the start of the new campaign.
