Newcastle vs Brighton Prediction & Betting Tips (19 October)

Entering a new dimension following its takeover in October 2021, Newcastle now fights for the European folding seats every year. Unfortunately, the residents of Saint James Park did not achieve their goals last year by claiming 7th place in the Premier League. Ambitious this season , they started the championship without conceding any setbacks during the first 4 days, 3 victories and 1 draw. Less to their advantage since then, the Magpies lost at Fulham 3-1 before sharing the points against Manchester City 1-1 and on the Everton pitch just before the international break 0-0. Newcastle are now 7th in the Premier League but are only 2 points behind the Big 4. Brighton opened a new chapter this summer with the departure of coach Roberto De Zerbi and the arrival of 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler.

The young German technician's debut has been positive so far. Indeed, the Seagulls now occupy 6th place in the Premier League with the same number of points as their opponent of the day. Undefeated during the first 5 days, 2 wins and 3 draws, they then suffered their only setback on the Chelsea pitch 4-2 . Brighton reacted perfectly before the international break by beating Tottenham at home 3-2 .

Newcastle's squad is reduced by the loss of important defender Botman, influential attackers Isak and Wilson, promising midfielder Miley and replacement defender Lascelles. In addition, the full-back Targett is uncertain. In the offensive sector, we should find Gordon (2 goals in PL) and Barnes (3 goals and 1 assist in PL) but the absences of Isak and Wilson are obviously detrimental. The midfield is not lacking in quality with the essential Bruno Guimaraes and the Italian international Tonali. On the Brighton side, the starting striker Joao Pedro, the important defender van Hecke and the summer recruit O'Riley are still missing, all on the side.

Close to a return, wingers Adingra and March are, for their part, uncertain, as is veteran Milner. All scorers on the last day, Minteh (1 goal and 1 assist in PL), Rutter (2 goals in PL) and Welbeck (4 goals and 1 assist in PL) should be renewed. The attacking quartet could be completed by Japanese winger Mitoma (1 goal and 2 assists in PL) while former Lille player Baleba shines in midfield.