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Newcastle United will invite Brighton & Hove Albion to St. James' Park in the Premier League on Saturday. Both teams have three wins and 12 points in seven games. Newcastle are in sixth place in the league table, leading the visitors by one place thanks to their better goal difference.
The hosts are winless in their last three league outings, with the last two ending in draws. They failed to score for the first time this season as they were held to a goalless draw by Everton in their previous outing.
Brighton returned to winning ways after four games last time around, with a comeback 3-2 home triumph over Tottenham Hotspur. They conceded twice in the first half, and goals from Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, and Danny Welbeck after the break helped them overturn the deficit.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 34 times across all competitions. They have contested these meetings closely, with the visitors having a narrow 13-11 lead in wins. Ten meetings between them have ended in draws.
- Brighton went unbeaten against Newcastle in the Premier League last season, recording a home win, and the reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Brighton have suffered two losses in their last 14 league meetings against the hosts, recording five wins while keeping eight clean sheets.
- Newcastle United have won two of their three home games in the Premier League this season, and are unbeaten in their last 11 home games in the competition.
- Brighton & Hove Albion have scored at least two goals in their last four games in all competitions.
- Newcastle are unbeaten in their last three home games in this fixture, scoring seven goals while conceding thrice.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction
The Magpies have suffered just one loss across all competitions this season, with that loss coming against Fulham in an away game last month. They have won three of their last four home games in all competitions, keeping two clean sheets, and will look to build on that form.
Kieran Trippier, Lewis Miley, Sven Botman, and Jamaal Lascelles are confirmed absentees for Eddie Howe due to injuries. Martin Dubravka, Alexander Isak, and Callum Wilson face late fitness tests. Bruno Guimaraes and Miguel Almiron will return late from their international duties and are doubts.
The Seagulls returned to winning ways after four games in the league earlier this month, scoring three goals for the second time this season. They will look to continue that form.
Solomon March, Adam Webster, Matthew O'Riley, James Milner, and Joao Pedro remain sidelined with injuries. Georginio Rutter, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Simon Adingra are back in training. Carlos Baleba, who picked up a minor knock while on international duty with Cameroon, is also in contention to start here.
Considering the current form of the two teams and recent history, a high-scoring draw will likely ensue.
Prediction: Newcastle United 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Georginio Rutter to score or assist any time - Yes
