Premier League 2025-2026: Brighton vs Newcastle Prediction

Brighton

Home Team
48%
VS

Newcastle

Away Team
26%
Draw: 25%
Over 2.5: 45%
Under 2.5: 55%
Goal: 51%
No Goal: 49%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal 7 5 1 1 14 3 11 16
2 Liverpool 7 5 0 2 13 9 4 15
3 Tottenham 7 4 2 1 13 5 8 14
4 Bournemouth 7 4 2 1 11 8 3 14
5 Man City 7 4 1 2 15 6 9 13
6 Crystal Palace 7 3 3 1 9 5 4 12
7 Chelsea 7 3 2 2 13 9 4 11
8 Everton 7 3 2 2 9 7 2 11
9 Sunderland 7 3 2 2 7 6 1 11
10 Man United 7 3 1 3 9 11 -2 10
11 Newcastle 7 2 3 2 6 5 1 9
12 Brighton 7 2 3 2 10 10 0 9
13 Aston Villa 7 2 3 2 6 7 -1 9
14 Fulham 7 2 2 3 8 11 -3 8
15 Leeds 7 2 2 3 7 11 -4 8
16 Brentford 7 2 1 4 9 12 -3 7
17 Nott'm Forest 7 1 2 4 5 12 -7 5
18 Burnley 7 1 1 5 7 15 -8 4
19 West Ham 7 1 1 5 6 16 -10 4
20 Wolves 7 0 2 5 5 14 -9 2

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Brighton

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.68
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.41
# Clean Sheets: 0

Newcastle

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.62
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.52
# Clean Sheets: 4

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Brighton and Newcastle sees Brighton favored to secure a home victory with a 48.0% probability. Meanwhile, the chances of Newcastle triumphing stand at 26.0%, with a draw slightly lower at 25.0%. Despite both teams having identical points currently, Brighton sits just below Newcastle in 12th position due to goal difference. The match is also predicted to feature fewer than 2.5 goals, as indicated by the 45.0% probability of a lower-scoring affair.

Match Analysis

Brighton has shown a mixed bag of results recently, with a commendable away win against Chelsea (3-1) and hard-fought draws against Wolves (1-1 away) and Tottenham (2-2 at home). Their attacking prowess is evident as they averaged 1.67 goals per match across their last five outings. However, defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern, with no clean sheets in the same period and an average of 1.33 goals conceded. Newcastle, on the other hand, has been a defensive fortress, securing four clean sheets in their last five games. Their recent performances include a solid 2-0 win over Nott'm Forest, a narrow 1-2 defeat to Arsenal, and a goalless draw with Bournemouth. Newcastle's defensive solidity is emphasized by their low average goals conceded (0.0) and expected goals against (0.52), though their attack has struggled to make an impact consistently, with an average of 0.0 goals scored.

Final Prediction

Brighton's edge in this encounter lies in their more potent attacking form, which could be crucial against Newcastle's stalwart defense. However, Newcastle's ability to keep teams at bay could turn the tide if Brighton fails to capitalize on their chances. One key factor to watch will be whether Brighton can break through Newcastle's robust defensive structure or if Newcastle's defense can continue its impressive run.