Newcastle vs Brighton Prediction 2 March 2025
π Can Brighton aim for a fifth consecutive victory? In the 1/8 finals of the FA Cup, the "Seagulls" will visit Newcastle. Brighton demonstrated the seriousness of their intentions in this tournament by knocking out Londonβs Chelsea in the previous stage (2:1). The "Magpies" have not faced such strong opponents yet; however, the team is in quite good form and can certainly contend for the trophy. From our editorial's prediction, you will learn more details, helping you decide on a bet for the match.
Head-to-Head
In head-to-head meetings, Brighton is slightly ahead, having secured four victories in the last ten encounters. During this time, Newcastle has managed to win only three times. Both teams demonstrate their resilient character in almost every match, exchanging goals in six of the previous eight instances. Therefore, it might be worth trying a bet on Both Teams to Score: Yes.
Head-to-head statistics Newcastle - Brighton

Newcastle United Team Overview
This season, Newcastle is performing very well, especially in terms of interactions in the attacking line. Their high scoring ability (46 goals in 27 matches) allows the "Magpies" to occupy the sixth position in the Premier League standings and fully compete for a place in European competitions next year. Recently, Liverpool (0:2) and Manchester City (0:4) managed to cool their ardor, but Eddie Howe's team performs extremely confidently and effectively against less serious opponents.
Match Results: Newcastle United

Brighton & Hove Albion Team Overview
Some teams might crumble after a major setback, but Brighton had a completely opposite reaction. After a thrashing by Nottingham Forest (0:7), the "Seagulls" came back stronger and got on a winning streak. They defeated Chelsea twice, knocking them out of the FA Cup and winning in the league, and then solidified their form with victories against Southampton (4:0) and Bournemouth (2:1). This allowed Fabian Hurzeler's side to climb to eighth place in the Premier League and become legitimate contenders for a top-6 spot, as they are currently only two points behind.
Match Results: Brighton & Hove Albion
β½οΈ Goal Prediction
Newcastle has been strong in terms of offensive actions throughout the season, and Brighton has also maximized their efforts in recent matches. Together, the teams have scored 89 goals over 27 EPL rounds. Therefore, we suggest betting on the Total goals over 2.5.
π© Corner Prediction
Recently, Newcastle hasn't been focusing on corner kicks and regularly falls behind their opponents in this aspect. The "Magpies" have only won on corners in one of their last six matches. Brighton, on the other hand, has won in four out of six cases. Therefore, we recommend betting that Brighton will not lose on corners.
Editor's Prediction
The Newcastle lineup looks very dangerous for almost any English team, Isak and company are literally tearing it up in attack. But Brighton is definitely not a pushover, with four impressive victories in a row as a bright confirmation of that. We believe that the regular time of the match will end with a score of 2:2, and as a key bet, we suggest choosing Both teams to score: yes.
