Newcastle v Brighton

Newcastle vs Brighton Preview

Newcastle United were held to a second draw on the trot just before the international break when The Magpies drew 0-0 away from home at Everton, while Brighton returned to winning ways after failing to win any of their preceding four games as The Seagulls recorded a welcome and impressive 3-2 home win against Tottenham.

Newcastle United have been handed just the single win to date this season in the Premier League which came by way of a heavy 3-1 loss in the nation's capital at Fulham but nevertheless, Eddie Howe's side have also picked up three wins along with points gained in three draws as well to date.

Early season victories gained at the expense of Southampton, Tottenham and Wolves have helped lift Newcastle United into the top half of the Premier League table where the north-east club currently occupy seventh place in the top flight standings.

The bigger picture shows Newcastle United have suffered just three defeats in their last 17 matches in the Premier League, all of which have been inflicted upon The Magpies on their travels, while Newcastle United are unbeaten in their last 11 home games as well along with picking up six wins in the process as well.

Brighton occupy sixth place in the Premier League table after sealing an impressive come-back 3-2 win against Tottenham at the AMEX Stadium just before the international break which saw The Seagulls come from 2-0 down to claim an important three points.

Like their upcoming hosts, Newcastle United, Brighton have slipped to just the one defeat so far within their opening seven games overall in this season's early stages of the Premier League which came in the shape of a 4-2 loss away from home at Chelsea.

However, victories picked up against Everton, Manchester United and aforementioned Tottenham have nevertheless given the south coast club a decent start to this new domestic top flight term but it is interesting to note that the latter two wins by The Seagulls were achieved on home soil at their AMEX Stadium.

The bigger picture suggests Brighton may have a tough time of it up in the north-east on Saturday afternoon as the south coast club have managed to collect just four wins within their last 16 matches, three of which have been registered at home.

Results away from home though continue to let Brighton down as Fabian Hürzeler's side have collected just two wins in their previous 16 outings on the road, slipping to eight defeats within this period.

Newcastle United v Brighton Verdict

Newcastle United are unbeaten in each of their last three home games against Brighton and The Magpies look to hold the edge in this upcoming fixture as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be Newcastle Utd win @ 1.95

Other side bets worth considering:

Newcastle Utd win & Under 3.5 goals @ 3.40

Correct Score: Newcastle Utd 1-0 @ 13.00