Brighton have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 4 matches
Will we see another high scoring game at St. James' Park?
Get our Newcastle vs Brighton tips for the EPL clash
Tip: Newcastle v Brighton | Odds |
BTTS Yes BTTS | @1.50 |
Over 3.5 Goals Total Goals | @2.30 |
Draw Full Time Result | @4.00 |
2-2 Draw Correct Score | @12.00 |
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Newcastle and Brighton have lost once each this season with a close match expected in the Premier League. BTTS is the best bet at St. James' Park where the goals market is in play.
Stats
Newcastle have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 6 matches (Premier League).
Newcastle have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 6 matches against Brighton.
Newcastle have seen over 3.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 matches against Brighton.
Brighton have seen BTTS in their last 4 matches.
Brighton have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 4 matches.
Head to Head
Brighton have a 13-11 advantage against Newcastle with 10 draws in 34 matches.
Newcastle Form
Newcastle are undefeated in eight of their nine matches this season. The only defeat came in a deserved 3-1 loss at Fulham where they had 1.10-3.21 expected goals.
Eddie Howe’s side returned to St. James' Park where they held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw. They then beat Wimbledon 1-0 in the League Cup after enjoying 78% possession and 18-2 shots, Fabian Schär’s penalty the difference.
The Magpies drew 0-0 at Everton before the international break. They had 1.79-0.69 expected goals, Anthony Gordon seeing his penalty saved in the 35th minute.
Newcastle Injuries & Team News
Defence is an issue for Howe with Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles and Kieran Trippier all injured.
Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is doubtful alongside forwards Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak.
Brighton Form
Brighton went undefeated in their opening seven matches this season. They advanced in the League Cup, beating Crawley Town 4-0 before a 3-2 win against Wolves.
The Seagulls drew three straight games in the Premier League including a 1-1 draw at Arsenal. Their first loss of the season came in a 4-2 defeat at Chelsea where they had 1.21-3.66 expected goals.
Fabian Hürzeler’s side came back to beat Tottenham 3-2 before the international break. They were 2-0 down at half-time before Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter and Danny Welbeck scoring in the second half.
Brighton Injuries & Team News
Centre-back Adam Webster is injured alongside midfielder Matt O'Riley and striker João Pedro.
Midfielders Carlos Baleba, James Milner and Solly March are all doubtful.Solly March are all doubtful.