Eddie Howe's Newcastle United have made the long trek down to play Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League today after the conclusion of the October international break featuring qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Brighton have again started steadily under the management of Fabian Hurzeler but the Seagulls have thrown too many daft points away. They have collected nine points from their opening seven matches.
That leaves them sitting below Newcastle on goal difference, but the Magpies are steadily improving with Eddie Howe finally getting a settled side after what was a tumultuous summer involving the departure of Alexander Isak.
The Sporting News brings you the latest tips and odds as Brighton welcome Newcastle to the south coast at the AMEX Stadium. Given that Everton are at Man City and United head to Anfield, two sides directly above them, the Magpies could be poised to climb the table this weekend.
Brighton vs. Newcastle: Who Will Win?
Brighton have an abundance of talent across the pitch, courtesy of their renowned recruitment, but they do have some key injury issues for this one as well as issues with actually finishing teams off.
Newcastle head down to the south coast perhaps having turned themselves into what could be an elite counter-attacking force, trying to play a more controlled style of football than in the past.
As the league table would suggest, though, these are two very evenly matched sides at the moment and either of them getting the better of the other will likely require some fortune. A draw wouldn’t be a surprise.
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Head-to-Head: Brighton vs. Newcastle
- The most recent outing between these two sides saw the two sides share a 1-1 draw at the AMEX Stadium towards the end of last season’s Premier League campaign.
- That result means that Brighton are now, quite surprisingly to many, unbeaten against Newcastle in the last five clashes between the two sides.
- Overall, there have been 37 matches between Brighton and Newcastle, with 11 victories for Newcastle and 15 wins in favour of the Seagulls.
Brighton vs. Newcastle: Form Guide
Brighton – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Brighton and Hove Albion (Premier League)
- Chelsea 1-3 Brighton and Hove Albion (Premier League)
- Barnsley 0-6 Brighton and Hove Albion (EFL Cup)
- Brighton and Hove Albion 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
- AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Brighton and Hove Albion (Premier League)
Newcastle – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Newcastle United 2-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 0-4 Newcastle United (UEFA Champions League)
- Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Newcastle United 4-1 Bradford City (EFL Cup)
- AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Newcastle United (Premier League)
Brighton vs. Newcastle Score Prediction
These are two evenly matched sides that have both drawn more games than they have either won or lost and that is especially an issue for the hosts, who often drop points in games at the AMEX when they should have won.
Newcastle will try and get themselves ahead of steam as autumn football begins in earnest but they also have UEFA Champions League distractions in midweek and a point apiece will be respected by both.
Prediction: Brighton 1-1 Newcastle (6/1 on Bet365)
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Brighton vs. Newcastle Team News
Brighton Team News
- Brighton are dealing with quite a few issues for today's match with both Joel Veltman and Kaoru Mitoma still doubtful, despite returning to training this week.
- The Seagulls also have a slight concern over Paraguay international attacking midfielder Diego Gomez, who limped off for the Paraguayans on international duty.
- They do have a few confirmed absentees, too, such as Adam Webster, Jack Hinshelwood, Brajan Gruda and Solly March.
Newcastle Team News
- Nick Woltemade has started life at St James’ Park very well and the Germany international appears to have found a good level of fitness to consistently start in the Premier League now, too.
- Newcastle do have a fresh injury concern, though, too, as Lewis Hall is now sidelined alongside fellow full-back and compatriot Tino Livramento.
- Newcastle head down to the south coast with slight concerns over midfielder Joelinton but Jacob Ramsey has returned to full fitness and is in contention to start.
Brighton vs. Newcastle Predicted Lineups
Here’s how we think the two teams will line up for this Premier League clash. Injuries for Hall and Livramento simplify the selection picture for Howe in defence, while Elanga, Woltemade and Gordon will continue as the front three despite Jacob Ramsey overcoming an ankle injury.
Brighton predicted lineup to play Newcastle
Brighton (4-2-3-1)
Verbruggen (GK) — Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu — Baleba, Ayari — Rutter, Diego Gomez, Minteh – Welbeck
Out: Webster, Hinshelwood, March, Gruda
Doubtful: Veltman, Diego Gomez, Mitoma
Newcastle predicted lineup to play Brighton
Newcastle (4-3-3)
Pope (GK) — Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn — Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton — Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon
Out: Hall, Livramento, Wissa
Doubtful: Joelinton, Miley
Brighton vs. Newcastle Betting Odds
- Brighton to win (7/4 with AKBets)
- Draw (5/2 with Betfair)
- Newcastle to win (17/10 with AKBets)
Bet Builder Tips: Brighton vs. Newcastle
Our bet builder for this game is both teams to score, Danny Welbeck and Nick Woltemade both to have a shot on target in the game, Mats Wieffer to be carded and Anthony Gordon to be fouled on two or more occasions which comes to overall odds of 10.55/1 with Sky Bet.
You can use our bet builder tool below to create your own selections and find the best available odds for this Premier League clash.
How to watch: Brighton vs. Newcastle Live stream, TV channel
Here’s all the key information on how to watch Brighton vs. Newcastle:
- Date: Saturday, October 18
- Venue: AMEX Stadium, Brighton, England
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: N/A