Newcastle United vs Brighton Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 18th May 2023

Brighton go up against Newcastle United on Thursday for an exciting Premier League meeting at St James' Park.

Sitting two places behind the top of the table, Newcastle United claimed 66 points after 35 rounds. Meanwhile, Brighton amassed 58 points and rank as number six in the Premier League at the moment.

Brighton enter the match this coming Thursday hoping to narrow the gap in the Premier League table on opponents Newcastle United. Naturally, the favourites will attempt to widen the gap between the teams below them and aim for the very top of the table.

Newcastle United arrive at their next Premier League match, averaging a fabulous 2.6 goals per game in their last ten matches in which, they scored a delicious total of 26, while also conceding 13 goals. That amounts to an average of 1.3 per game in which, they kept their opponents from scoring once.

Brighton enter their next Premier League match, averaging a highly satisfactory 2.1 goals per game in their last ten matches, in which they scored a presentable total of 21 goals, while also conceding 14 times. That is a total average of 1.4 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring five times.

It finished all square on when Newcastle United last faced Brighton. With both denying to back down, the scoreboard said 0-0 in the end. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 14/5.

Newcastle United vs Brighton Prediction

Newcastle United Form

In has been a bit of everything for Newcastle United in their previous three matches, where they first beat Southampton by 3-1. This was followed by a disappointing 0-2 defeat against Arsenal, before an encounter with Leeds produced a 2-2 draw. In their last six Premier League home matches, Newcastle United have four wins, no draws and two defeats. They scored 13 and conceded seven goals.

Brighton Form

Six points is Brighton have to show from their past three matches, as they beat Manchester United by 1-0. This was followed by a 1-5 defeat against Everton, before winning 0-3 against Arsenal. Brighton won half their previous six away matches in the Premier League, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored 11 goals whilst conceding eight.

Both Newcastle United and Brighton have been firing on all cylinders, while also conceding frequently. We should be in for a very entertaining match with goals aplenty.

Newcastle United earned seven points from their last nine matches against teams inside the top 6. They claimed one wins, following six goals scored while also conceding 11. Brighton took four wins from their last 15 games against teams from the top half of the Premier League table. They collected 15 points, scored 21 goals and conceded 24. Newcastle United have a record of 18 wins, 12 draws and five defeats in the Premier League this season. Brighton enjoy a record of 17 wins, seven draws and ten defeats in the Premier League.

Newcastle United vs Brighton Squads

Newcastle United Squad

The 45-year-old Newcastle United manager, Eddie Howe, will select the lineup against Brighton from these players (the statistics in the brackets refer to scored goals and games played in the Premier League this season):

Loris Karius (0/0), Mark Gillespie (0/0), Martin Dubravka (0/1), Nick Pope (0/35), Daniel Burn (0/35), Emil Krafth (0/0), Fabian Schaer (1/33), Harrison Ashby (0/0), Jamaal Lascelles (0/7), Jamal Lewis (0/1), Javier Manquillo (0/3), Kieran Trippier (1/35), Matt Targett (0/15), Paul Dummett (0/0), Sven Botman (0/33), Bruno Guimaraes (3/29), Elliot Anderson (0/19), Jacob Murphy (4/34), Joseph Willock (3/34), Matt Ritchie (0/7), Matthew Longstaff (0/0), Miguel Almiron (11/31), Ryan Fraser (0/8), Sean Longstaff (1/32), Alexander Isak (10/19), Allan Saint-Maximin (1/22), Anthony Gordon (3/29), Callum Wilson (17/28), Joelinton (6/31).

Brighton Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Brighton players that the manager Roberto De Zerbi will choose from for the upcoming game:

Jason Steele (0/11), Robert Sanchez (0/23), Thomas McGill (0/0), Adam Webster (0/26), Jan Paul van Hecke (0/4), Joel Veltman (1/28), Levi Colwill (0/14), Lewis Dunk (1/34), Odel Offiah (0/1), Pervis Estupinan (1/31), Tariq Lamptey (0/20), Adam Lallana (2/16), Alexis Mac Allister (10/31), Billy Gilmour (0/11), Facundo Buonanotte (1/9), Jakub Moder (0/0), Julio Enciso (3/16), Kaoru Mitoma (7/29), Moises Caicedo (1/33), Pascal Gross (8/33), Solly March (7/33), Yasin Ayari (0/2), Danny Welbeck (6/28), Deniz Undav (3/18), Evan Ferguson (4/15), Jeremy Sarmiento (0/9).

Newcastle United vs Brighton Team News

Newcastle United could be looking at three players on the injured and absent list ahead of their upcoming match against Brighton.

Allan Saint-Maximin, Matt Targett and Emil Krafth nurses various injuries and won't take part for Newcastle United against Brighton at St James' Park.

At the time of writing, Brighton just have two players on the injured and absent list, as they prepare for their match on Thursday.

Names like Alexis Mac Allister and Jakub Moder most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Newcastle United.

Newcastle United vs Brighton Lineups

Newcastle United vs Brighton H2H

It finished 0-0 when Newcastle United last played Brighton and the best betting odds on yet another draw at full-time with the bookies are at 14/5. Newcastle United enter the match against Brighton with a 1-6-3 record in their previous ten encounters. A win rate of 10%, which is perhaps worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Newcastle United vs Brighton Results

Over 2.5 goals happened only three times in the last ten matches Newcastle United took on Brighton. Under 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 13/10 with the bookies.

Newcastle United vs Brighton Betting Tips

It has been a great season for Callum Wilson so far as he currently has 17 goals on his account during this season. He also hit the net seven times in his last six games, leaving Newcastle United hoping he delivers against Brighton this coming Thursday as well. Siding with him to score in the upcoming game seems like a reasonable choice.

In their last 10 matches at St James' Park across all tournaments Newcastle United won seven times, drew one and lost two times. Brighton claimed five wins, three draw and two defeats in their last 10 games away. Brighton have been quick to get off the mark in their previous 10 outings, scoring the opening goal an impressive seven times. Their hosts on Thursday scored the first goal of the game in six of their last 10 home games.

Over 2.5 goals happened three times in the past ten encounters between Newcastle United and Brighton, with Newcastle United scoring 0.4 goals on average per game. Brighton averaged one goal, while both teams scored three times. Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Newcastle United, who scored an average of 2.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten outings for Brighton, who managed to score two times in those matches.