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The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Southampton take on Eddie Howe's Newcastle United side in an important clash at St. James' Park on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Newcastle United vs Southampton Preview
Southampton finished in fourth place in the EFL Championship standings and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The Saints were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Getafe in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
Newcastle United, on the other hand, finished in seventh place in the Premier League table last season and have struggled this season. The Magpies edged Brest to a narrow 1-0 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Newcastle United vs Southampton Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Newcastle United have a good historical record against Southampton and have won 46 out of the 108 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Southampton's 38 victories.
- Newcastle United have won seven of their last nine matches against Southampton in the Premier League and have won each of their last three such games.
- Southampton have won only one of their last 18 matches away from home against Newcastle United in the Premier League, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 2-1 scoreline under Ronald Koeman in 2015.
- Newcastle United have lost only one of the 20 matches against newly-promoted sides in the Premier League, with their only such defeat coming against Luton Town last season.
- Under Eddie Howe, Newcastle United have won both their opening matches of the season in the Premier League.
Newcastle United vs Southampton Prediction
Newcastle United have blown hot and cold over the past year and will look to make a fresh start this season. Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Southampton have shown flashes of brilliance in the Championship but will need to play out of their skins to remain in the Premier League. Newcastle United are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Newcastle United 2-0 Southampton
Newcastle United vs Southampton Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Newcastle United to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Newcastle United to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Alexander Isak to score - Yes
