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Newcastle vs Brighton Predictions - Plenty of goals predicted for EPL clash
In a much-anticipated FA Cup showdown, Newcastle and Brighton are set to deliver a high-scoring encounter. Both teams have consistently contributed to high-scoring matches this season, making over 2.5 goals a promising bet. Newcastle's recent form has been inconsistent, particularly in defense. Brighton comes in strong, with four consecutive wins and a knack for scoring away from home. Key players for Newcastle might miss out, which could be advantageous for a rejuvenated Brighton side. Expect an exhilarating game with plenty of goal action.
- Anticipated to be a high-scoring game with over 2.5 goals.
- Newcastle has an inconsistent form; Brighton is on a winning streak.
- Key Newcastle players may be absent; Brighton remains largely unchanged.
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Newcastle United's Brazilian midifelder Joelinton (Photo via Getty Images)
Newcastle vs Brighton Preview
These are both positive attackings sides whom score plenty of goals. I am backing over 2.5.
- Newcastle vs Brighton Preview
- Head to Head
- Newcastle Form
- Newcastle Team News
- Brighton Form
- Brighton Team News
- Newcastle have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches
- Newcastle have seen over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 home matches
- Newcastle have conceded 2+ goals in 6 of their last 8 matches
- Brighton have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches
- Brighton have seen over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 11 away matches
- Brighton scored 2+ goals in 7 of their last 9 matches
Head to Head
Newcastle and Brighton have met 16 times since 2017. Brighton have the H2H advantage with six wins. Newcastle were victorious on just three occasions.
Newcastle Form
Newcastle come into Sunday's FA Cup contest after a chastening 2-0 defeat at Liverpool on Wednesday. Without the services of in-form forward Alexander Isak, the Magpies produced a toothless display as the Premier League leaders eased to a straightforward win at Anfield.
An inconsistent spell has seen Eddie Howe's side win four and lose four of their last eight fixtures across all competitions. Defensively vulnerable, the Magpies leaked 18 goals in those eight matches.
Entertaining outcomes can usually be relied upon at St James's Park. An average of 4.1 goals per game were scored in Newcastle's ten previous home fixtures.
Newcastle Team News
Head coach Howe was unable to confirm if top scorer Isak would feature after missing the midweek defeat at Liverpool.
Joelinton and Sven Botman could return to the squad leaving Jamaal Lascelles as the only other injury absentee this weekend.
Brighton Form
Brighton maintained their excellent run of form with a 2-1 win against high-flying Bournemouth earlier this week. Danny Welbeck's seventh goal of the campaign secured a fourth successive win for the Seagulls.
Fabian Hürzeler's side have enjoyed a largely excellent run of results since the turn of the year. Brighton won seven and lost only two of ten games played in 2025. One of those defeats was a 7-0 thrashing at Nottingham Forest in February.
Dangerous on the counter-attack, Brighton scored at least two goals in seven of their last ten away fixtures. Hürzeler's side bagged 13 goals in their five most recent away matches.
Brighton Team News
Brighton boss Hürzeler has no new injury issues this week and is likely to keep faith in much of the same XI that edged past Bournemouth.
Lewis Dunk, Joel Veltman, Igor Julio, James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu and Jason Steele remain sidelined this weekend.
Verdict
A high-scoring outcome has to be expected in Sunday's FA Cup contest.
I'm banking on over 2.5 goals, with Brighton tipped to score at least twice.
I'm banking on over 2.5 goals, with Brighton tipped to score at least twice.
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