Last updated Apr 30, 3:17am ET

The pressure will be back on Eddie Howe’s Newcastle this weekend, as they chase an important victory in their hunt to finish the campaign in a Champions League spot.

The Magpies come into this round after winning four of their last five, and they bounced back to winning ways last time out with a comfortable success against Ipswich.

Brighton also got their form back on track last weekend with a battling victory against West Ham. That success ended a run of three defeats in four Premier League matches.

Odds

Match ResultOdds
Brighton+189
Draw+275
Newcastle+137

Brighton Unbeaten in Four Against Magpies

TotalBrightonNewcastleDraws
Games21957
Premier League Games15627
Goals412417 

Newcastle will need to overcome a poor head-to-head record against Brighton this weekend.

The Magpies are winless in their last four against the Seagulls across all competitions, which includes a 2-1 defeat in the FA Cup earlier this season. Brighton also landed a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture this term.

Brighton vs. Newcastle Key Stats

  • Brighton have only accumulated more top-flight points in two previous seasons than they have in 2024-25.
  • Newcastle have amassed 62 points this season, marking the second campaign in succession that they have accumulated over 60 points.

Brighton Team News

Joao Pedro is suspended for the home match this weekend. Jan Paul Van Hecke could be fit enough to return. Meanwhile, James Milner, Adam Webster, and Georginio Rutter are all out.

Possible Lineup

B. Vebruggen (GK); M. Wieffer, L. Dunk, J. Paul Van Hecke, P. Estupinan, C. Baleba, J. Hinshelwood, S. March, M. O’Riley, S. Adingra, D. Welbeck

Newcastle Team News

Lewis Hall is out for the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury. Meanwhile, Jamaal Lascelles may not be fit enough to return until the final weekend of the season.

Possible Lineup

N. Pope (GK); K. Trippier, D. Burn, S. Botman, T. Livramento, B. Guimaraes, Joelinton, S. Tonali, J. Murphy, A. Isak, A. Gordon

Brighton vs. Newcastle Picks

Following the Kentucky Derby, the attention switches back to Premier League action. Newcastle may not have the best record against Brighton, but the defensively poor hosts could find a vibrant Magpies forward line too difficult to handle this weekend.

Therefore, the preference is for Newcastle to gain a victory to keep their Champions League hopes on track.

Pick
Newcastle (+137)
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