Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Newcastle United are in a solid position to secure a top-three finish, but they’ll need to stay sharp right to the wire — and a trip to Brighton is never an easy task, especially with the hosts still mathematically alive in the race for Champions League football.
Brighton
Brighton return to the Amex in decent home form, with three wins, a draw and just one defeat in their last five league outings there. Their overall recent form tells a slightly gloomier story — just one win in their last five, with three losses in that stretch. In fact, if you count the FA Cup loss on penalties to Nottingham Forest and the defeat to Manchester City in Matchweek 29, Brighton went six games without a win. Still, it’s worth remembering they beat Newcastle United (2:1) at St James’ Park during that run — a timely reminder of what they’re capable of.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United have been far from flawless on the road, winning just 8 of their 17 away fixtures. While six wins from their last nine away trips sounds impressive, context is key — all of those victories came against sides no higher than 14th in the table, including struggling giants like Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Brighton, sitting ninth, represent a sterner test.
Brighton vs Newcastle United Prediction
Brighton are showing more consistency than some so-called big names, even without the star power. They’ve got the structure and tactical discipline to hold their own, especially on home soil.
