Newcastle vs Brighton: Newcastle United aim to continue their six-match unbeaten run when they host Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.
Match Details:
Teams: Newcastle vs Brighton
Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Date: Saturday 5th March, 2022
Time: 08:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Preview
Newcastle continued their unbeaten run with a 2-0 away win over Brentford in their previous Premier League clash last week.
Joelinton and Willock’s first half strikes were enough for the Magpies as they won 4 of their last 5 matches in the league and jumped to 14th place in the table with 25 points.
On the other hand, Brighton lost their third successive EPL clash last week when they were beaten 2-0 away to Aston Villa.
Cash and Watkins scored for the Villans as Brighton lost their 7th match of the EPL season.
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Brighton has lost 4 of their last 5 matches across competitions and are under pressure due to the run.
However, the Seagulls are in 10th place with 33 points and hope to arrest this slump.
Both sides last met in November, where it finished 1-1 at the home of Brighton.
Form Guide
Newcastle: WDWWW
Brighton: LLLWL
Last Matches of both teams:
Brentford 0-2 Newcastle
Brighton 0-2 Aston Villa
Unbeaten in 7⃣ Premier League matches for the first time since 2011! 💪
𝗠𝗮𝗴nificent! 👏⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/kKJp3Ner36
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 26, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Newcastle vs Brighton in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Hotstar VIP App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on the Star Sports Network channels.
Team News
Wilson, Hayden, Lewis, Manquillo, Trippier and Ritchie are ruled out for Magpies due to injuries. Saint-Maximin remains a doubt.
Lallana is a doubt for Brighton due to a hamstring strain while Webster, Mwepu and Sarmiento are out of action due to long term injuries.
Most points dropped from winning positions: Newcastle (21) ⚫️⚪️
2nd most points won from losing positions: Brighton (11) 🔵⚪️
St James’ Park could see an entertaining one today 👀#NEWBHA pic.twitter.com/nGw0cvoJUd
— LiveScore (@livescore) March 5, 2022
Newcastle possible 11:
Dubravka, Krafth, Schar, Burn, Targett, Willock, Shelvey, Joelinton, Murphy, Wood and Fraser
Brighton possible 11:
Sanchez, Cucurella, Dunk, Veltman, Lamptey, Moder, Bissouma, Allister, March, Trossard and Maupay
Prediction: Newcastle 2-0 Brighton
Newcastle should take advantage of Brighton’s drop in form and we see them winning this one.
The Magpies are in a different zone in recent months after their successful run and look a threatening unit.
Players to watch out for: Joelinton, Willock, Trossard and Allister.
