Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United

Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United are set to square off at the Amex Stadium in a tasty-looking Premier League showdown.

Despite boasting an eye-catching 78% ball possession and 26 shots on goal, Brighton found themselves on the wrong side of a 3-1 scoreline in last weekend’s home clash against West Ham, relinquishing a perfect two-game start to the new Premier League campaign. Before losing to the ‘Hammers,’ Roberto De Zerbi’s men had claimed back-to-back 4-1 wins over Luton Town and Wolverhampton, earning a reputation as early-season entertainers. A mind-blowing 14 goals seen in Brighton’s three top-flight matches this term are a joint-league high, but what’s more impressive is that each of those three games featured over 2.5 goals and both teams on the scoresheet beyond halftime! However, only one of Brighton’s six Premier League home games against Newcastle has produced 3+ goals, suggesting this may not be a high-scoring contest after all.

Visiting Newcastle United wouldn’t mind a low-scoring affair as long as it helps them land an elusive first Premier League victory at the Amex after six failed attempts (D4, L2). That could prove easier said than done, considering they drew a blank four times during those six encounters! Eddie Howe’s men won’t be taking this trip in high spirits for another good reason, having squandered a halftime lead in a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to 10-man Liverpool last weekend. Since a 5-1 rout of Aston Villa on the opening weekend, the ‘Magpies’ have lost back-to-back league matches, casting doubt on their bid to replicate last season’s top-four finish. Playing away from home spells more trouble, with Newcastle coming into this fixture winless on their consecutive league travels (D2, L1).