2020-21 Premier League – Brighton vs Newcastle Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Brighton vs Newcastle kick off? Saturday 20th March, 2021 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Brighton vs Newcastle being played? The American Express Community Stadium, Falmer
Where can I get tickets for Brighton vs Newcastle? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Brighton vs Newcastle on in the UK? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Brighton vs Newcastle in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
BRIGHTON
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Sanchez; Veltman, White, Dunk; Gross, Lallana, Bissouma, Trossard, Burn; Welbeck, Maupay
UNAVAILABLE: Andone (Injured), Connolly (Injured), Lamptey (Injured), March (Injured), Webster (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Burn (Injured)
NEWCASTLE
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Dubravka; Krafth, Lascelles, Clark, Lewis; Willock, Shelvey, Hendrick; Murphy, Joelinton, Fraser
UNAVAILABLE: Schar (Injured), Saint-Maximin (Injured), Wilson (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Almiron (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
A big match in the Premier League relegation battle sees 16th-placed Brighton host 17th-placed Newcastle. Although the Magpies could kick this match off inside the bottom three should Fulham beat Leeds the night before. Brighton come into this game having ended a run of three successive defeats with a priceless victory away at Southampton, which should give them confidence heading into this one. However, with both teams will aware of the ramifications defeat here would bring in terms of the relegation battle, an extremely cagey affair is expected with each side unwilling to commit a large number of bodies forward and risk getting caught by their opponents. Both will likely come into this match with the mentality that if they can’t win it then at least make sure they don’t lose it, which doesn’t bode well for anyone hoping for an entertaining encounter. Therefore, under 2.5 goals scored over the course of the 90 minutes is to be favoured.
