Prediction: Newcastle United to win 2-1
Best Odds: 15/2
Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion will face each other in the Premier League this week. The match between Eddie Howe’s side and Roberto De Zerbi’s team will be held at St. James’ Park and is scheduled to kick off at 7:30pm UK time on Thursday.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are having one of their best seasons in years, and things are going extremely well for the Magpies. Newcastle are in touching distance of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next season. While the Magpies’ recent results and performances have not been great, they just need to hold their nerve for their final three matches and then get things over the line.
Eddie Howe’s side are third in the Premier League table at the moment with 66 points from 35 matches. The Magpies are level on points with fourth-placed Manchester United and are four points above Liverpool in fifth. Eddie Howe’s side are on the verge of booking their place in the UEFA Champions League next season.
The Magpies will head into the Premier League match against Brighton and Hove Albion at St. James’ Park on the back of a 2-2 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road in the league. It came after a 2-0 loss at the hands of Arsenal at St. James’ Park in the Premier League and followed a 3-1 victory over Southampton at home in the league.
Team News:
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe is likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation against Brighton and Hove Albion at St James’ Park. Callum Wilson has been in great form recently, and the English striker will lead the line for the Magpies. Bruno Guimaraes will start in midfield, and so will Joelinton and Joe Willock.
Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton and Hove Albion have been superb this season and are going from strength to strength. Roberto De Zerbi has taken the team to another level since replacing Graham Potter as the Brighton boss earlier in the season. Brighton are playing wonderful football and are a match for any top side in the English top flight.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side are as high sixth in the Premier League table at the moment with 58 points from 34 matches. The Seagulls are four points behind fifth-placed Liverpool and eight points behind Manchester United in fourth. That Brighton are above the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Chelsea shows just how good they are.
The Seagulls will head into the Premier League match against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park this week on the back of a 3-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League. It came after a 5-1 hammering at the hands of Everton at home in the league and followed a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in front of their own fans in the Premier League.
Team News:
Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi is likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Evan Ferguson will lead the line for the Seagulls. Alexis Mac Allister will start in attacking midfield, and so will Billy Gilmour at the base.
Key Factors to Consider
- Newcastle United have scored 63 goals in 35 Premier League matches this season.
- Newcastle United have won 3 of their last 6 Premier League matches.
- Brighton and Hove Albion have won 4 of their last 4 Premier League games.
- Brighton and Hove Albion have conceded 45 goals in 34 Premier League games.
- Callum Wilson has scored 17 goals and given 4 assists in 28 Premier League matches for Newcastle United this season.
Conclusion
Brighton and Hove Albion have been the surprise package of the season and beat Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League this past weekend. So, Roberto De Zerbi’s side will not be easy pushovers for Newcastle United. However, playing at home will give Eddie Howe’s side an advantage. It is very likely at Newcastle will eke out a narrow win from the Premier League match against Brighton at St. James’ Park.
Prediction: Newcastle United to win 2-1
Best Odds: 15/2
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