Brighton vs Newcastle: Preview and Prediction

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In truth Brighton were unlucky to lose so late on against Tottenham and it did seem that Chris Hughton’s side were going to get a much needed point away from home. But Tottenham found a way to win and Brighton come into this match just 3 points clear of Cardiff. Nobody could have seen it a few months ago but Brighton are involved in a relegation battle where they have been amongst the poorest teams in the Premier League since the turn of the year.

Brighton are in theory 4 points clear of Cardiff given their superior goal difference and they are the favourites to stay up. The club need something from this game, but if it isn’t to be and Cardiff beat Fulham they would still hold just a tiny advantage with 2 games to go.

What has been worrying for Brighton is that they have lost their last 3 home games in a row but not to any top 10 side. Their last win at home was against bottom club Huddersfield.

Newcastle do not have a tenth of the worries that have befallen the hosts, they are 7 points clear of them and very safe. Form is good and they have won their last two matches.

The Magpies last away game was a surprise 1-0 victory over Leicester and they were worth their win but in general the club have struggled on the road with just 3 wins all season.

Team News:

Brighton: Davy Propper is out with his hamstring, he is the only new injury worry for the club.

Newcastle: Miguel Almiron has now been ruled out for the rest of the season due to his hamstring injury. Isaac Hayden has a knock but is expected to recover for the game. Jamaal Lascelles is out with illness.

Brighton vs Newcastle Head to Head:

Earlier in the season in the reverse fixture Brighton won 1-0.

Newcastle have no wins against Brighton in the last 3 meetings.

6 from the last 7 meetings have ended in under 2.5 goals.

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