Newcastle vs Brighton Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 2nd May 2026

Brighton go up against Newcastle on Saturday for a Premier League meeting at St James' Park.

From a rather disappointing situation in the table, Newcastle could really do with a victory in the match against Brighton. As they have had some tough results, the hosts must get their season back on track pronto.

Newcastle are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 13 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.3 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 17 goals, or an average of 1.7 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to one clean sheets in this run.

Brighton are currently decent goalscorers, as they managed a bearable 14 goals in the past ten outings for an average of 1.4 goals a game. Their opponents scored a total of seven goals, and while The Seagulls claimed four clean sheets, they conceded an average of 0.7 goals per match.

The last time the pair played each other The Seagulls came away as 2-1 winners, and rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind this coming Saturday.

Newcastle vs Brighton Prediction

Newcastle Form

In their last three matches, Newcastle lost 2-1 against Crystal Palace, 1-2 against Bournemouth and 1-0 against Arsenal. Newcastle only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at St James' Park in the Premier League. They also drew zero and lost five of these six encounters, in which they scored eight and conceded 13 goals.

Brighton Form

Brighton are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Burnley by 0-2. This was followed by a 2-2 with Tottenham and a 3-0 win against Chelsea. Brighton won three of a possible six away matches in the Premier League, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored eight while also conceding five times.

Most people had Brighton down among favourites for relegation, but they have surpassed all expectations. With the season coming to an end, they look destined for another season in the Premier League.

Though favourites for the win, we are uncertain the current form of Newcastle backs this claim. We believe there is good value in Brighton, perhaps with the backing of the draw.

Newcastle fought their way to two wins and seven points from their last 11 games against teams inside the top six. They were on target ten times in these matches, but also let in 19 goals. Newcastle have a record of 12 wins, six draws and 16 defeats in the Premier League this season. Brighton are looking at 13 wins, 11 draws and ten defeats in the Premier League.

Newcastle vs Brighton Squads

Newcastle Squad

The 48-year-old coach of the home team, Eddie Howe, will select the lineup against Brighton from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season:

Aaron Ramsdale (0/12), John Ruddy (0/0), Mark Gillespie (0/0), Max Thompson (0/0), Nick Pope (0/23), Alex Murphy (0/1), Daniel Burn (0/25), Emil Krafth (0/1), Fabian Schaer (0/16), Kieran Trippier (0/19), Leo Shahar (0/0), Lewis Hall (1/26), Malick Thiaw (4/31), Sven Botman (1/21), Valentino Livramento (0/17), Alfie Harrison (0/0), Bruno Guimaraes (9/25), Jacob Murphy (3/29), Jacob Ramsey (2/24), Joelinton (2/25), Joseph Willock (0/21), Lewis Miley (1/22), Sandro Tonali (0/32), Sean Neave (0/0), Anthony Elanga (0/30), Anthony Gordon (6/26), Harvey Barnes (5/33), Nick Woltemade (7/30), William Osula (4/20), Yoane Wissa (1/15).

Brighton Squad

Here is the full team squad of Brighton. The 33 year-old Fabian Hurzeler will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Bart Verbruggen (0/34), Jason Steele (0/0), Thomas McGill (0/0), Adam Webster (0/0), Igor Julio (0/4), Jan Paul van Hecke (3/32), Joel Veltman (1/21), Lewis Dunk (0/29), Olivier Boscagli (0/11), Carlos Baleba (0/27), Diego Gomez (5/30), Ferdi Kadioglu (1/33), Harry Howell (0/3), Jack Hinshelwood (2/23), James Milner (1/19), Kaoru Mitoma (3/23), Mats Wieffer (2/24), Matthew O'Riley (1/6), Maxim De Cuyper (2/26), Pascal Gross (1/15), Solly March (0/1), Yasin Ayari (3/27), Charalampos Kostoulas (2/17), Danny Welbeck (13/33), Georginio Rutter (3/28), Stefanos Tzimas (1/9), Yankuba Minteh (2/30).

Newcastle vs Brighton Team News

At the time of writing, Newcastle have three players on their injured and absent list as they prepare to meet Brighton this coming Saturday. Anthony Gordon and Malick Thiaw can't be called up by the Newcastle-manager, with both serving a ban.

Newcastle are unable to field Sven Botman on Saturday against Brighton, as he is sidelined with an injury.

Brighton seem to have only one player on the injured and absent list, when they travel to St James' Park to face Newcastle.

Solly March won't be travelling with Brighton this time, as he nurses an injury.

Newcastle vs Brighton Lineups

Newcastle vs Brighton H2H

The last time the pair played each other Brighton came away as 2-1 winners, and rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind on Saturday. Newcastle have a 20% win rate against Brighton, who won four of these matches. The total record reads 2-4-4, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Newcastle vs Brighton Results

In the last ten matches between Newcastle and Brighton over 2.5 goals came out five times. Odds on at least three goals are at 8/13 with bookies.

Newcastle vs Brighton Betting Tips

It's been a great season for Danny Welbeck so far with 13 goals to his name across all tournaments this season. He also hit the target three times in his last six games, and no doubt The Seagulls want him to continue this productive spell against Newcastlethis coming Saturday.

Newcastle claimed three wins, drew one and lost six of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Brighton won four, drew three and lost three of their last 10 games away. Goals are flowing freely for Newcastle on home soil currently, as both teams scored in eight of their last 10 matches here. Both teams were also on target five times in Brighton''s last 10 league games away from home.

Newcastle managed an average of 1.1 goals in the past ten encounters against Brighton, who scored 1.4 goals on average. Over 2.5 goals happened five times, while both teams scored seven times. Newcastle saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Brighton's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.4 goals in these matches.