Newcastle v Brighton

Newcastle vs Brighton Preview

Sunday lunchtime brings us an all-Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Brighton in the 5th round of the FA Cup at St James' Park with Newcastle United heading into this clash on the back of a 2-0 loss away from home to Liverpool in midweek, while Brighton registered a 2-1 home win against Bournemouth on Tuesday night.

Newcastle United have produced a mixed bag of results overall in all competitions in recent weeks as The Magpies have registered four wins but also four defeats which suggests this upcoming FA Cup encounter seems to hang in the balance.

Recent wins against Southampton and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League along with cup wins over Arsenal in the League Cup and a FA Cup win against Birmingham City have been offset by losses incurred against the likes of Bournemouth, Fulham, Manchester City and Liverpool respectively.

The goals market appeals though for this upcoming cup encounter as six out of Newcastle United's last 10 matches in all competitions have resulted in both teams hitting the back of the net.

In addition, six out of Newcastle United's last 10 home games across all competitions have also seen both teams score and given The Magpies' inconsistent results in recent times along with their defensive frailties, the likelihood of a few goals at St James' Park looks a distinct possibility.

Brighton collected a fourth win on the trot in all competitions in midweek when The Seagulls recorded a 2-1 home win against Bournemouth in the Premier League and the south coast side will be brimming with confidence ahead of this long trip up to the north-east to take on Newcastle United.

A 2-1 home win against Chelsea in the previous round of the FA Cup along with three straight wins in the English top flight with victories gained over Chelsea, Southampton and the aforementioned Bournemouth, suggest Fabian Hürzeler's side stand a decent chance of producing a result at St James' Park on Sunday lunchtime.

The bigger picture shows Brighton have slipped to just two defeats within their last 13 matches overall in all competitions which came in the shape of losses to Everton and Nottingham Forest, the latter being a 7-0 demolition at the City Ground whilst also picking up seven wins within this period as well.

Results away from home have also been fairly steady for some time where Brighton have been concerned as The Seagulls have lost just four out of their last 19 matches overall on the road, along with collecting 10 wins along the way.

Goals also look set to feature this Sunday as six out of Brighton's last 10 away games have also resulted in both teams scoring.

Newcastle United v Brighton Verdict

Four of the last five meetings between these two clubs have resulted in both teams scoring.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.50

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.60

Correct Score: 2-2 @ 11.00