Can Brighton halt Newcastle’s late surge for Europe?
Brighton vs Newcastle Premier League Prediction Match Details
On Sunday at noon, Brighton will take on the top five chasing Newcastle United at the Amex Stadium. Which team will be stronger in the European qualification chase?
Brighton Preview & Form
Brighton took a huge step in their European qualification hopes as the Seagulls staged a remarkable comeback victory over struggling West Ham last weekend, thanks to an 89th-minute equalizer from Kaoru Mitoma before Carlos Baleba scored the match winner in the dying minutes. Fabian Hurzeler’s team has now only won once from their last six Premier League games, losing three and drawing two. They will take confidence against the top five chasing Newcastle, having already beaten the Toon twice in all competitions this season. Currently, the Seagulls sit ninth in Premier League standings with 51 points from 34 games, six points behind the top seven with four games to go.
Fabian Hurzeler’s team has recently struggled with form on their soil, having won just once from their last three league games, conceding two or more goals in each of the games. It is worth noting that each of the Seagulls' last six home league games has produced more than three goals.
Brighton and Hove Albion reached a milestone last weekend: 300 Premier League appearances.
Newcastle Preview & Form
Newcastle will travel to the Amex Stadium in good form, with the Toon Army having lost only one of their last seven Premier League games, winning six of the games. The Toon Army got back to winning following a disappointing 4-1 defeat at Villa Park, with a comfortable victory over relegated Ipswich Town at St James’ Park last week. Eddie Howe's men will now be hoping to take a huge step in firming their race for Champions League football next season. Currently, the Magpies sit third in the Premier League standings with 62 points from 34 games, five points behind second-place Arsenal.
Eddie Howe's men have been in a mixed run of form in their away games, having won just twice while the other two of their last five road league games. Each of their last three away games in all competitions has produced more than three goals.
Joelinton could miss rest of the season.
Brighton vs Newcastle Predicted Lineups
Brighton: Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Ayari, Hinshelwood; March, O’Riley, Adingra; Welbeck
Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Barnes
Brighton vs Newcastle H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- 2 March 2025 – Newcastle 1-2 Brighton (FA Cup Fifth Round)
- 19 October 2024 – Newcastle 0-1 Brighton (Premier League)
- 11 May 2024 – Newcastle 1-1 Brighton (Premier League)
- 2 September 2023 – Brighton 3-1 Newcastle (Premier League)
- 28 July 2023 – Brighton 1-2 Newcastle (Club Friendly)
Brighton vs Newcastle Prediction Betting Tips
This match would be a big test for Newcastle United, with the Magpies having failed to win any of their previous four meetings with Brighton. Based on these, we expect the Seagulls to fancy their home chance and get a hard-fought win or draw.
Bet:
- Brighton to Win/Draw
- Both Teams to Score
- Over 2.5 Goals
