A captivating showdown awaits football fans as Newcastle United prepares to host Brighton at St. James’ Park on May 11, 2024.
With European aspirations at stake, both teams are eager to secure a crucial victory in this Premier League encounter.
Match Preview
Newcastle United is enjoying a good run in the Premier League, securing consecutive wins.
Brighton will visit St. James’ Park on Saturday to face Newcastle United, who currently sit sixth in the league, four points away from the top five.
Although Newcastle cannot qualify for the Champions League, they still have a chance for Europa League qualification.
With Tottenham struggling, Eddie Howe might lead Newcastle to European qualification once again.
Brighton’s chances of European qualification this season are slim. They trail sixth place by nine points with three games remaining. To have any hope, Brighton must win all three matches and rely on other teams dropping points.
In their last six league matches, Brighton earned five points. However, their scoring has declined significantly, with only two goals scored while conceding 11 goals.
Meanwhile, Newcastle accumulated 13 points in their last six games, demonstrating a potent attack with 15 goals scored.
Although Newcastle’s defense struggled initially this season, conceding just five goals in their last six fixtures indicates significant improvement.
In the previous encounter between the two teams, Brighton emerged victorious with a 3-1 win at the Amex Stadium.
However, Newcastle’s Callum Wilson scored a late goal in second-half stoppage time.
Newcastle’s top scorer, Alexander Isak, has netted 20 goals this season, placing him third in the Premier League scoring charts. Isak’s recent form includes three goals in his last two matches.
Isak has contributed more than a quarter of Newcastle’s goals this season but trails Man City’s Erling Haaland by five goals in the race for the Golden Boot.
Brighton’s striker Joao Pedro has nine goals this season, including one in their recent 1-0 victory over Aston Villa.
Can Pedro inspire Brighton to another win against Newcastle United?
Prediction & Analysis:
Anticipation looms large as Newcastle United seeks redemption following their previous defeat to Brighton earlier in the season.
With the Magpies’ attacking firepower led by Isak, coupled with their solid defensive record in recent matches, they are poised to edge out Brighton in a closely contested affair.
Expect an exhilarating encounter with over 2.5 goals predicted, culminating in a 2-1 victory for Newcastle United at St. James’ Park.
- Newcastle United 2-1 Brighton
