Newcastle United vs Brighton Betting Tips & Match Predictions
Newcastle United vs Brighton Intro
We’re deep into the Premier League season and the table is beginning to take shape as we approach the run in. Newcastle United find themselves in the bottom half of the table and they’ll be looking to improve when they welcome Brighton to the St James’ Park. Brighton have performed well this season, and sit comfortably in the top half of the table. Kick off for this one is on Saturday March 5, 2022 at 3:00 PM.
We head into matchweek 28 as the hosts, led by Eddie Howe, currently sit in the 14th position in the Premier League table on 25 points. Their opponents are 10th, having taken 33 points from their 27 games. After the opening rounds of the season, Newcastle United and Brighton find themselves in close proximity in the Premier League table. They may be divided by 8 points but only by 4 places.
Newcastle United vs Brighton Form
With 13 points from the last five games and an unbeaten run of five games, Newcastle United look in good form – and that includes the win over Brentford. In the meantime, Brighton have just lost to Aston Villa, stalling at 4 points in five games. Considering home and away form, Newcastle United have been in decent form at their St James’ Park recently, winning 8 points in their last five matches. Brighton have gathered 8 points from the five away games played in Premier League.
Newcastle United vs Brighton H2H
Newcastle United will not be looking to the record books for inspiration here. In 13 meetings with Brighton it has only won on 2 occasions, with another 5 games ending up in a draw. Newcastle United has some catching up to do with the recent H2H. Brighton has won 2 more of the last six meetings.
Newcastle United vs Brighton Analysis
Newcastle United’s last match saw them claim a victory. Brentford was their last opponnent. When the referee blew fulltime, the score was 2-0. With that game now a memory, Eddie Howe’s men will narrow their focus to this week’s challenge : Brighton in Premier League. Stats against Brentford, shows that Newcastle United had 65% of ball possession. Looking at shots on goal, Newcastle United, in its previous game, shot 26 times on target and in the same game, Eddie Howe’s men gave up 6 shots. Meanwhile, Brighton lost their last match. Graham Potter’s men were up against Aston Villa. At the final wistle, the score board showed 0-2. Stats against Aston Villa show that Brighton had 66% of ball possession. If we look at shots on goal, Brighton had a total of 12 shots while they conceded 9 shots.
Newcastle United vs Brighton Odds
Taking a look at the bookmakers’ odds, the favourite for this match between Newcastle United and Brighton is Newcastle United.
