Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Despite their best efforts, Southampton continue to falter due to serious defensive errors, making it almost impossible to escape the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Newcastle United are highly aggrieved by their recent home defeat.
Newcastle United
Bournemouth humbled them with a 4:1 victory, during which Alexander Isak’s eight-match goal-scoring spree in the Premier League came to an end, while Justin Kluivert claimed a hat-trick for the visitors. All good things eventually conclude, specifically their nine consecutive wins. It's worth noting that in 10 of Newcastle's last 12 matches, they hit over 2.5 total, and they scored at least two goals in 11 games before meeting Bournemouth.
Southampton
Southampton managed to score again, but even two goals weren't enough for a win. They made too many defensive mistakes. One of the three goals they conceded against Nottingham Forest in the first half was a typical mistake for Southampton. Nottingham Forest didn't need to create much, as 2.05 xG was sufficient. The match against Nottingham Forest (2:3) marked the fifth consecutive game under Ivan Jurić where over 2.5 total was achieved.
Southampton vs Newcastle United Prediction
Therefore, there’s no need to look elsewhere. Southampton won't keep a clean sheet, and Newcastle United's current attacking strength is remarkable. The visitors are poised to win in a high-scoring encounter.
