Newcastle United vs Brighton Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Danny Welbeck’s red-hot form has elevated the spirit of the Seagulls.

Newcastle United will clash against Brighton in their upcoming match in the English Premier League. The game that is scheduled for 19th October at 7:30 pm IST will see these two teams go at it to make a splash into the top five in the Premier League table.

The hosts Newcastle United are currently in the seventh spot with 12 points. The Magpies have drawn their last two matches against Manchester City and Everton in the Premier League. Brighton on the other hand are just one position higher than Newcastle placed at the sixth spot. They too are exactly on 12 points but obviously lead on goal difference.

The visitors would undoubtedly be brimming with confidence ahead of their encounter with Newcastle at St James Park courtesy of their exploits back home. The Seagulls sent their fans into a frenzy with a comeback win against Tottenham at Falmer Stadium. Initially trailing by two goals they managed to win the match 3-2. Yamkuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter and Danny Welbeck being among the goal-scorers.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 19th October, 7:30 PM IST

Location: St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Form:

Newcastle United – W-L-D-W-D

Brighton & Hove Albion – D-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch:

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)

Harvey Barnes is Newcastle‘s top scorer this season with three goals. The former Leicester lad has taken it upon himself to be the goalscorer in Aleksander Isak’s absence. Barnes joined the squad in 2023 and has made 28 appearances for the club.

This Burnley-born player has become quite indispensable for Newcastle just like he was for Leicester. The speedy winger will look to create chances as well as score goals.

Danny Welbeck (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Danny Welbeck is proving to be Brighton’s shining light this season with his unforgettable performances. Welbeck has made it a habit of being at the right place at the right time. That was quite evident in his winning goal against Tottenham.

He found himself unmarked away from the Tottenham defenders reach to place the ball beautifully away from the grasp of the flailing Tottenham goalkeeper. Welbeck will surely look to add more goals to his impressive figures this season.

Match Facts

• During the last 19 meetings, Newcastle United have won five times, there have been seven draws while Brighton & Hove Albion have won seven times. The goal difference is 21-16 in favour of Brighton & Hove Albion.
• When playing at home, Newcastle United have not lost to Brighton & Hove Albion in their last three encounters.
• Brighton & Hove Albion have won just one of their last five Premier League games against Newcastle United.

Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Betting Tips and Odds

• Newcastle favourites to win the game @1.95
• Goals over 2.5
• Both teams will score @1.53

Injury and Team News

The Newcastle side have a long line of injuries in the squad. Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Miley, Callum Wilson, Garang Kuol, Aleksander Isak, Matt Targett and Martin Dubrevka will be out dealing with injuries.

The Brighton squad also have its own share of injuries although not as bad as Newcastle’s. Solly March and Matt O’Riley are out of action because of a knee and ankle injury respectively.

Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches – 19

Newcastle United won -5

Brighton & Hove won – 7

Matches drawn – 7

Predicted Line-up

Newcastle United Predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Pope (GK); Hall, Burn, Schar, Trippier; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Tonali; Barnes, Gordon, Murphy

Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Verbruggen (GK); Kadioglu, Webster, Dunk, Veltman; Hinshelwood, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter. Mitoma; Welbeck

Match Prediction for Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Though both teams are quite evenly poised it still would seem that Newcastle are slightly edging it at this point in time. Brighton too cannot be taken for granted as they have the results to show for. Newcastle haven’t lost their home games as of yet and will be looking to keep that record intact at home.

Prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion

Telecast for Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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