Newcastle vs Brighton prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-10-18 14:00.
[p]After stringing together an impressive start to their 2024/25 Premier League season, Newcastle United headed into October’s international break on the back of a mini three-match winless league run (D2, L1). Last time out, Eddie Howe’s side stuttered to a 0-0 draw with Everton at Goodison Park, a match during which former Blue Anthony Gordon missed a penalty, much to the home fans’ enjoyment. [/p]
[p]Now, Howe and his side will look to get back to winning ways at the expense of a Brighton side who they’re unbeaten against across their last three home H2Hs (W2, D1). Their chances of success here only grow stronger when looking at their current overall league form at St James’ Park too, stringing together an 11-match unbeaten run (W6, D5) whilst scoring 2+ goals on seven separate occasions.[/p]
[p]As Brighton have conceded eight goals across their last three Premier League outings, that will come as a concern for the travelling faithful, though they have seen their side put together a strong start to their latest top-flight campaign overall. The Seagulls begin this matchday sat one place above Newcastle in sixth spot courtesy of a better goal difference, after they came from 2-0 down at half-time to win a league game for the first time since December 2015 against Spurs before the international break (3-2).[/p]
[p]Further improvements are needed on the road for Brighton if they’re to finish in the competition’s European places this term, especially as they’ve now won just one of their last nine away league outings (D4, L4). That poor form has largely stemmed from defensive problems, with a return of just two clean sheets across that run highlighting their defensive deficiencies on their travels of late! [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Harvey Barnes has struck three goals across his last five league appearances for Newcastle, whilst both of his prior H2H strikes have come in home fixtures. After recovering from an injury, Brighton’s Evan Ferguson looks likely to receive more playing time here which could be timely as he struck a hat-trick in his last H2H back in September 2023. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: No Premier League side have conceded fewer second-half goals than Brighton this season (2). [/p]
[p][i]Written by Nathan Evans[/i][/p]