Newcastle v Luton

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Newcastle United put an end to a worrying four-match losing streak last time out in the Premier League when The Magpies recorded an impressive if somewhat unexpected 3-1 win away from home at Aston Villa, while Luton Town also registered a resounding win in the English top flight following a 4-0 rout of Brighton at Kenilworth Road which will give the visitors a welcome boost ahead of this upcoming trip to the north-east. Newcastle United had previously been handed defeats by the likes of Luton Town, Nottingham Forest, Liverpool and Manchester City respectively which had resulted in Eddie Howe's side sliding down the Premier League table but the recent win against Aston Villa has helped the hosts back up into seventh place.

However, Newcastle United's recent slump in form which brought about six defeats within their last eight games overall in the English top flight has resulted in the hosts being a significant 11 points adrift of fifth placed Aston Villa, so it's fair to say that Newcastle will be desperate to pick up another three points here on Saturday afternoon.

Four of these six defeats were inflicted upon Newcastle on their travels where they were dealt losses at Everton, Tottenham, Luton Town and Liverpool while results at home have seen The Magpies pick up seven wins from their last nine home games.

Luton Town collected a third win in five games in the Premier League with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Brighton last time out which followed important wins against Newcastle United (at home) and She?eld United respectively and had been handed just the single defeat within this period which came in the form of a 3-2 loss at home to Chelsea.

This recent flurry of wins have helped The Hatters lift themselves out of the bottom three of the Premier League table where they hold a slender one point cushion above third from bottom club Everton prior to this tough looking trip to the north-east to take on Newcastle United. It should be noted though that two of these three wins accumulated by Luton Town were collected on home soil at Kenilworth Road while results away from home have been pretty disappointing where the visitors have been concerned as Luton have managed to pick up just two wins from their 10 outings on the road to date this season.

Six defeats within these 10 away games suggest Luton could struggle again on their travels this Saturday.

Newcastle United v Luton Town Verdict

Newcastle United have won two out of the last three home games against Luton Town and The Magpies look set for further success here on Saturday against a fairly poorly travelling Luton Town at St James' Park.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.57

Other side bets worth considering:

BTTS No @ 2.00

Correct Score: Newcastle United 3-0 @ 11.00