Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion — Premier League
Newcastle United
vs
02 May. 17:00
Brighton & Hove Albion
Form Guide
Newcastle United
LLLLWW
2W 0D 4L • avg 1 scored, 1.3 conceded
O/U 2.5: 4/6BTTS: 4/6CS: 1/6
Brighton & Hove Albion
WDWWWL
4W 1D 1L • avg 1.7 scored, 0.7 conceded
O/U 2.5: 3/6BTTS: 2/6CS: 3/6
- Newcastle have had a turbulent recent run. A shocking 2-1 home loss to Sunderland dents their confidence considerably, and a 2-3 defeat to Everton exposed defensive frailty. However, they recovered to beat Chelsea (1-0 away), Manchester United (2-1 at home), and Tottenham (2-1 away), showing the squad can perform at the highest level. A 2-1 loss to Manchester City demonstrates the ceiling of their limitations. Three wins and three losses create a volatile but potentially dangerous home side at St. James' Park.
- Brighton are an impressive away side in current form. A 2-1 win over Liverpool is eye-catching, along with victories over Sunderland (1-0), Nottingham Forest (2-1), and Brentford (2-0). They lost only to Arsenal (0-1) and Aston Villa (0-1) — both narrow defeats against strong home sides. Four wins in six signal a confident, well-organised squad with a clear tactical identity. Brighton carry both defensive structure and a genuine goal threat going forward.
- This is a genuinely difficult match to call. Both teams are capable of winning, though Brighton's recent form edges slightly ahead of Newcastle's volatile run. Newcastle at home will be passionate and physical, but Brighton's tactical discipline and away goal-scoring record make them a legitimate threat. The home defeat to Sunderland lingers as a concerning indicator of Newcastle's defensive fragility. A tight match is expected, with a draw being the most likely outcome given the balance of form.
Prediction
AI Forecast Score:
Newcastle United 1 –
1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Recent Form
Last 6 matches: Newcastle United
Newcastle United 1-2 AFC Bournemouth
Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle United
Newcastle United 1-2 Sunderland
Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle United
Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester United
Newcastle United 2-3 Everton
Last 6 matches: Brighton & Hove Albion
Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
Burnley 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Liverpool
Sunderland 0-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-1 Arsenal FC
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Home & Away Record
At Home
Newcastle United
LLWLLL
1W 0D 5L • avg 1.3 scored, 2.2 conceded
O/U 2.5: 5/6BTTS: 5/6CS: 0/6
Away
Brighton & Hove Albion
DWWWLL
3W 1D 2L • avg 1.3 scored, 0.8 conceded
O/U 2.5: 2/6BTTS: 2/6CS: 3/6
Head-to-Head Record
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 2–1 | Newcastle United | 18 Oct 2025 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 1–1 | Newcastle United | 04 May 2025 |
| Newcastle United | 0–1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 Oct 2024 |
| Newcastle United | 1–1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 11 May 2024 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 3–1 | Newcastle United | 02 Sep 2023 |
| Newcastle United | 4–1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 18 May 2023 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 0–0 | Newcastle United | 13 Aug 2022 |
| Newcastle United | 2–1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 05 Mar 2022 |
Premier League Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | +38 | 73 |
| 2 | Manchester City FC | 33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | +37 | 70 |
| 3 | Manchester United FC | 33 | 16 | 10 | 7 | +13 | 58 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | +13 | 58 |
| 5 | Aston Villa FC | 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | +5 | 58 |
| 6 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | +9 | 50 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 34 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 49 |
| 8 | Chelsea FC | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | +8 | 48 |
| 9 | Brentford FC | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | +4 | 48 |
| 10 | Fulham FC | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | -2 | 48 |
| 11 | Everton FC | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 47 |
| 12 | Sunderland AFC | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | -9 | 46 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace FC | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | -3 | 43 |
| 14 | Newcastle United FC | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | -4 | 42 |
| 15 | Leeds United FC | 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | -7 | 40 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | -4 | 39 |
| 17 | West Ham United FC | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | -16 | 36 |
| 18 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | -10 | 34 |
| 19 | Burnley FC | 34 | 4 | 8 | 22 | -34 | 20 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | -38 | 17 |
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