Brighton & Hove VS Newcastle United Match Prediction

These two sides have only met three times before.  Here's a look at those results:

Aug 27, 2016: Newcastle 2-0 Brighton (Championship)
Jan 5, 2013: Brighton 2-0 Newcastle (FA Cup)
Jan 28, 2012: Brighton 1-0 Newcastle (FA Cup

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Brighton vs Newcastle Prediction

Without Gayle, it's going to be tough for Newcastle to find someone that will trouble Brighton.  They still have a good side, but they will lose this one to Brighton here.

Correct Score Prediction: Brighton 2-0 Newcastle

Brighton vs Newcastle Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have Brighton at 7/5, a draw at 23/10, and a Newcastle win at 15/8.  

Both teams to score is set at 5/6 for yes and no.

A 1-0 win for Brighton at full time could bring you 12/1 odds if correct.

Reason: The odds are quite tight here between the two title contenders, but Brighton are slight favorites because they are at home here.  Either way, though, it's likely to be a very tight affair.

Team News

Chris Hughton will only be without center back Connor Goldson due to a heart condition.

Key Man

On Saturday, the opening goal for Brighton was scored by their 'secondary' striker Sam Baldock.  Baldbock plays alongside star man Glenn Murray, and he's typically not getting the plaudits.  But he's got three goals in his last two, and he's really starting to catch fire.  This spells doom for the rest of the league as Brighton have so many other weapons as well.  Don't forget about Baldock, or you will be doomed!

Team Form

Brighton have three wins and two draws in their last five matches.  They got a big win against promotion hopefuls Reading at home on Saturday by a score of 3-0.  

Expected Line-up: 4-4-2

Team News

Rafa Benitez will be without defensive midfielder Isaac Hayden, versatile defensive player Vurnon Anita, left winger Rolando Aarons, and striker Dwight Gayle due to injury.

Key Man

Without Dwight Gayle, Newcastle will have to look to someone else to inspire them moving forward.  That man can be Matt Ritchie.  Ritchie, from right wing, has been superb this season, and he'll hope he's done enough to become a regular Premier League starter come next time.  He has eight goals and seven assists already, and it'd be no surprise to see him add to that.

Team Form

Newcastle have two draws and their wins in their last five matches.  They drew on Saturday at home to relegation-threatened Bristol City 2-2.

Expected Line-up: 4-4-1-1

This match is a virtual coin flip. These are the two best sides in the league, but neither have ran away from the rest of the pack as they could have done. Because of that, this match is vital for both. Newcastle have just a five point gap now over Huddersfield. It\'s only six to Brighton. Neither can afford to lose this match, but neither can do without victory either. It\'s a huge match, and it\'s going to be tough to call.

Brighton have only lost just once this season at home in the league. This record has propelled them toward the top of the pile, and they surely won\'t let it slip this time.