Newcastle vs Brighton Predictions

• Newcastle have won four of their last five games.
• Brighton have won just one of their last seven (D2, L4).
• The Magpies have won 12 of their 18 Premier League games at St James’ Park.

Europe the target for Newcastle

Newcastle entertain Brighton on Saturday looking to boost their chances of competing in Europe next season.

The Magpies currently sit sixth in the Europa Conference League spot, but fifth place and qualification for the Europa League isn’t out of reach just yet.

In contrast, Brighton have little left to play for but they did end a six-game winless streak by beating Champions League chasing Aston Villa last time out and could provide a test for Newcastle here.

Home win the most likely outcome

A straightforward Newcastle win looks the best option for our main bet as they are generally reliable at St James’ Park, winning 12 of their 18 home games and losing just three.

Eddie Howe’s men are the form side here as well having won four of their last five, while Albion are winless in seven on their travels and have lost five of those.

Newcastle could win with room to spare

A Newcastle win with a -1 handicap was under consideration and that is reflected in the correct score prediction of 3-1.

The North East outfit have struggled for clean sheets – managing just one in their last nine games in all competitions – and Brighton do tend to raise their levels against the bigger teams, so they can at least get on the scoresheet here. However, Newcastle have scored at least three goals in four of their last five home games so can win convincingly even if they do concede.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is in sensational form with eight goals in his last seven games, including three in his last two appearances, and he looks the standout candidate for an anytime effort.

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