Brighton & Hove Albion (3-1-3) travel to face off against Newcastle United (3-1-3) on Saturday, October 19th. This match will be played at St James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Brighton & Hove Albion is coming off a win in their previous match, while Newcastle United played to a draw vs. Brighton & Hove Albion. The match is scheduled for 10:00 AM ET.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
Brighton & Hove Albion Is Coming Off A Win
In their last match, Brighton & Hove Albion hosted Tottenham Hotspur and pulled off the 3-2 upset win. Brighton & Hove was the +188 money line underdog, and the five combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 3.5 goals.
On offense, four of Brighton & Hove’s 11 total shots were on target, and they scored three times on their last four attempts. Danny Welbeck, Yankuba Minteh, and Georginio Rutter all found the net for the club.
Bart Verbruggen was between the sticks for Brighton & Hove, and he finished with one save on Tottenham’s three shots on target. Overall, the defense intercepted 12 passes and blocked two shots.
In the EPL standings, Brighton & Hove Albion is tied with Newcastle United with 12 points, but Newcastle United is one spot ahead in the standings. Overall, Brighton & Hove Albion has a record of 3-1-3, including a win over 9th-ranked Tottenham Hotspur FC. On the road, Brighton & Hove Albion has a record of 1-1-1. After this match, Brighton & Hove Albion will return home to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers FC on October 26th.
Newcastle United Is Coming Off A Draw
Newcastle United played to a 0-0 draw against Everton despite being the slight favorite going into the match and being on the road. The over/under line was set at 2.5 goals, and with no goals being scored, the payout for the under was +100.
On offense, Newcastle United took a total of 14 shots, but just three of these were on target. They also had 10 corner kick opportunities compared to 0 for Everton. In terms of offensive production, this was a drop off for Newcastle United after scoring a combined five goals in their previous two matches.
Defensively, Newcastle United was solid, intercepting eight passes and blocking three shots. The penalty kick miss by Everton was their only shot that didn’t come on target. Overall, Everton FC took eight shots.
Through seven matches, Newcastle United has a record of 3-1-3, putting them in 7th place in the EPL. They have drawn their last two matches, including a 0-0 draw against Everton FC on October 5th. Overall, they have been favored in six of their matches, going 3-1-2 in those contests. Following this match, they will take on Chelsea FC on the road on October 27th. In the EPL standings, they are two points behind Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Brighton & Hove Albion Offense Breakdown
So far this season, Brighton & Hove Albion has been one of the more efficient offensive clubs in the EPL, ranking 5th in goals scored at 1.9 per match. They have scored more than their season average in three straight matches. Danny Welbeck is their top scorer, ranking 5th in the league with four goals. He also leads the club in shots on goal, which is 14th in the EPL. Kaoru Mitoma is their leader in assists, ranking 22nd in the league. He also has one goal this season.
Newcastle United Offense Breakdown
Harvey Barnes is the top scorer for Newcastle United this season, and he is also 15th in the Premier League in goals scored. He has scored three goals this season, and he also leads the team in shots on goal. Overall, Newcastle United is 14th in the EPL in goals scored, and they have scored less than their season average in three straight matches. They are 16th in the league in shots on goal, and they have had fewer corners than their opponents in 57.1% of their matches.
Brighton & Hove Albion Defense Breakdown
Through five starts this season, Bart Verbruggen has just one clean sheet, and he is 20th in the EPL with 12 saves. Overall, Brighton & Hove Albion is 12th in the EPL, allowing 1.4 goals per match. They are 3rd in blocked shots and 9th in interceptions. However, they have given up eight goals over their last four matches, including four to Chelsea FC. Overall, they have faced the 14th-ranked scoring offense in the EPL.
Newcastle United Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United’s defense is 4th in the EPL, allowing just 1.0 goals per match. They are also 12th in blocked shots and interceptions. Overall, they are last in the league in fouls per match. Keeper Nick Pope is 5th in the EPL with two clean sheets, and he is 4th in saves. Over their last four matches, they have given up five goals, but they did blank Everton FC in their most recent match.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United Prediction
Our projections for this EPL matchup between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United are giving us a 1-1 draw with a payout of +280. This season, Newcastle has been the better defensive club, allowing the 4th fewest goals in the EPL. On the offensive end, Brighton is 3rd in the league in shooting percentage. Our projections are giving Miguel Almiron the best chance to score for Newcastle, while Joao Pedro has the top odds to score for Brighton.
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Last updated:October 9, 2024 Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Newcastle United FC