Brighton and Newcastle face off in their seventh Premier League meeting on 18th May 2023. Let’s take a deep dive into the statistics and trends to predict the outcome of this match.

Previous Meetings

These two teams have played each other six times in the Premier League. The results of their last six matches are as follows:

  • Match 1: Date=13-08-2022, Home Team=Brighton, Away Team=Newcastle, Score=0 : 0, League=Premier League
  • Match 2: Date=05-03-2022, Home Team=Newcastle, Away Team=Brighton, Score=2 : 1, League=Premier League
  • Match 3: Date=06-11-2021, Home Team=Brighton, Away Team=Newcastle, Score=1 : 1, League=Premier League
  • Match 4: Date=20-03-2021, Home Team=Brighton, Away Team=Newcastle, Score=3 : 0, League=Premier League
  • Match 5: Date=20-09-2020, Home Team=Newcastle, Away Team=Brighton, Score=0 : 3, League=Premier League
  • Match 6: Date=20-07-2020, Home Team=Brighton, Away Team=Newcastle, Score=0 : 0, League=Premier League

Although Brighton has remained unbeaten in their last three matches against Newcastle, it’s worth noting that the teams played out a scoreless draw in their last clash in August 2022.

Team Form

Brighton is currently in 6th place with a fresh win from their previous game. They have gone unbeaten in their last two games and have maintained a clean sheet in their previous match.

Newcastle, on the other hand, has lost two consecutive matches, with their last one ending in a draw against Leeds on May 13. They are standing at 3rd place currently, and have managed to avoid a losing streak.

Team Strengths and Weaknesses

Newcastle’s strong attacking set pieces and ability to create chances through individual skill give them an edge while playing against Brighton. They also have a tendency to take a lot of shots and attempt crosses often, which puts on additional pressure on Brighton during defense.

On the other hand, Brighton is known for its ability to attack through the middle and control the game in the opposition’s half. They also create many chances using through balls and are great at finishing scoring opportunities. However, they have a weak spot in defending counterattacks and stopping opponents from creating chances.

Predicted Score

Based on the statistics, trends, and current form of both teams, we predict the final score of the match to be Brighton 2-1 Newcastle. Brighton’s attacking strengths, combined with Newcastle’s weak spot in avoiding offside, should give Brighton an edge and lead to their victory.