Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction: Lineup, ODDs & H2H

St. James’ Park will be electric on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, as high-flying Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion in a Premier League clash with massive implications for both sides. The Magpies are in the thick of the Champions League race, while the Seagulls are still in the hunt for European football.

Match Details: Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

• Competition: Premier League (England)
• Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2024
• Time: 14:00 UTC (convert to your local time if needed)
• Venue: St. James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
• Teams:
  • Newcastle United (Home): Currently 4th in the Premier League
  • Brighton & Hove Albion (Away): Currently 8th in the Premier League

Prediction:

This match is a close call. Newcastle, at home with their Champions League dream within reach, are favorites. However, Brighton’s tactical flexibility and European desire should not be underestimated.

Here are two possible scenarios:

• Newcastle win 2-0: A dominant display by Newcastle with their midfield controlling the game and creating chances for their attackers to convert.
• Draw 1-1: A tight and tense match with both teams having opportunities but failing to find a breakthrough.

Lineups (Probable):

• Newcastle United:
  • Goalkeeper: Nick Pope
  • Defenders: Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schär, Sven Botman, Dan Burn
  • Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Miguel Almirón
  • Attackers: Allan Saint-Maximin, Callum Wilson, Jacob Murphy
• Brighton & Hove Albion:
  • Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
  • Defenders: Lewis Dunk (c), Adam Webster, Marc Cucurella, Joel Veltman
  • Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Yves Bissouma, Alexis Mac Allister
  • Attackers: Leandro Trossard, Danny Welbeck, Pascal Groß

Odds (as of May 5, 2024):

• Newcastle Win: -180 (or 1.80 in decimal odds) – Home advantage and Champions League push make Newcastle slight favorites.
• Draw: +330 (or 3.30) – A close encounter with both teams cancelling each other out is a possibility.
• Brighton Win: +550 (or 5.50) – An away win would be a major upset, but Brighton’s European ambitions could be a motivator.
• Total Goals Over 2.5: -120 (or 1.20) – Both teams can score, with Newcastle’s attack and Brighton’s tactical approach in mind.
• Both Teams to Score (Yes): -100 (or 1.00) – Given both teams’ attacking threats, goals are likely at both ends.

Head-to-Head (H2H):

• Last Season (2022/23 – assuming this is the relevant season):
  • Review data for last season’s H2H record to understand past performance in this fixture. Consider factors like:
    • Results (wins, draws, losses)
    • Goals scored and conceded
    • Performance at each team’s home stadium
• Overall (last 10 meetings – if data is available):
  • Analyze past encounters for historical trends. However, recent form often carries more weight, with Newcastle’s current momentum and Brighton’s European aspirations being crucial factors.