Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United Match Prediction & Analysis

Buoyed by their thrilling 3-2 comeback win over West Ham, Brighton once again will turn up at the Falmer Stadium brimming with confidence. Goals from Ayari, Mitoma, and Baleba sealed the dramatic victory, and now the Seagulls set their sights on another challenge—welcoming Newcastle United in what promises to be a fiery encounter on the south coast.

On the other end, Newcastle arrives on the south coast fresh from a commanding 3-0 win over Ipswich Town. Unlike their hosts, the Magpies cruised to victory with goals from Isak, Barnes, and Osula, setting the stage for a compelling showdown at the Amex.

Current Standings: Brighton’s victory last week lifted them to 9th with 51 points, while Newcastle’s win tightened the gap on Arsenal, moving them up to 3rd with 62 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: Brighton holds the edge in this rivalry with a win-loss record of 6-2   in 15 matches with 7 draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Brighton & Hove Albion Preview

Fabian Hürzeler’s debut season at Brighton has been a rollercoaster, perfectly mirrored by their dramatic clash with West Ham last weekend. Down 2-1 in the 88th minute, it seemed like another frustrating night—until Mitoma struck in the 89th, sparking a stunning late turnaround and a vital three points. The win couldn’t have come at a better time, snapping a miserable seven-game winless streak across all competitions.

Thanks to the dramatic win, Brighton clung to their top-half spot and even climbed to ninth in the table with 51 points—still nine adrift of sixth-placed Forest, but back in the hunt for a European Championship spot. 

With João Pedro sidelined, all eyes will be on Kaoru Mitoma to inspire Brighton once again. The Japanese winger has scored in back-to-back games for the sixth time in his Premier League career—one more, and he’ll make it three in a row for the first time. If he does, Brighton’s strong record against Newcastle could well continue.

Team News 

In his pre-match briefing, Fabian Hürzeler confirmed a boost at the back with Jan Paul van Hecke cleared to return from concussion protocols. Adam Webster is also back in training and could feature, but Brighton will miss the creativity of suspended key man João Pedro

Brighton Probable XI - Verbruggen (GK); Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Ayari, Hinshelwood; March, O’Riley, Adingra; Welbeck

Newcastle United Preview

Newcastle bounced back from a heavy 4-1 loss with a commanding 3-0 win over Ipswich, a timely boost for their confidence and top-four push. Sitting fourth, just two points behind Man City and five off Arsenal, the Magpies are closing in. Furthermore, a win on Sunday would mark their 20th of the season—a milestone they haven’t hit since 2002-03. Plenty to look forward to on Sunday if you are a Newcastle fan! 

Since December 2024, Newcastle United have been in exceptional form, securing victory in 14 of their last 19 league matches, a feat matched only by the newly crowned champions, Liverpool. In fact, the Reds are the only team to have scored more goals than the Magpies during this impressive period. Newcastle's recent momentum is further highlighted by their strong run of six wins in their last seven league outings.

Alexander Isak has been central to Newcastle’s charge, netting 22 Premier League goals—just one shy of Shearer’s 2001-02 tally. Yet Brighton remains his bogey team, with 15 shots in four meetings and no goals. Expect the Swede to be extra fired up to break that streak.

Team News 

Newcastle have been dealt a blow with Joelinton now expected to miss the rest of the season through injury. On the brighter side, Sven Botman made a safe return with a substitute appearance against Ipswich, showing no signs of discomfort. 

Newcastle United Probable XI - Pope (GK); Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Barnes

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION vs NEWCASTLE UNITED
Winning Prediction

Brighton have had Newcastle’s number this season, winning both encounters—including a 1-0 triumph at St. James’ Park and an FA Cup knockout. Meanwhile, the Amex has been a tough hunting ground for the Magpies too, with no wins in their last seven visits. That said, Newcastle are in red-hot form, while Brighton are still reeling from their worst run of the season. With momentum on their side, Sunday could finally see the Magpies end their winless streak at the Amex.

Newcastle United to Win (1-2)

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