Newcastle vs Brighton: Preview, Betting tips and Predictions

Newcastle vs Brighton: Preview, Betting tips and Predictions - Premier League matchweek 2

The Newcastle players emerge amidst bubbles ahead of the Premier League kick-off

Newcastle vs Brighton
St James’s Park
Sunday, 20th September

Will Newcastle be the surprise package this season? Why not? 

As much as fans would love to dream, the presence of Steve Bruce as the manager would leave doubts in the heart of many.

Quite unfair to think because the former Manchester United defender has earned the right to be respected.

Surviving in the league the same season quality sides like Bournemouth and Watford went down isn’t a mean feat.

Attracting solid talents like Wilson and Fraser shouldn’t be underestimated either, maybe for Bruce, the end will justify the means.

Brighton showed signs of brilliance at home against Chelsea, they were overpowered at the end and never looked like winning at any point but the signs were there that they could shock anyone, relegation candidate? 

Maybe too early to say but they can pick up from there and take their battle to Newcastle.

Their attack-minded football will have it all to do against a resolute defence.

The main battle will be in the middle of the pack, Adam Lallana limped off against Chelsea, would he be out for long as usual?

🎙 Steve Bruce's team-news ahead of #NEWBRI.

"It's still a bit too early for Dummett, [Matty] Longstaff, Schär and Dubravka. Everybody else seems to be OK and we have a clean bill of health from the other night. Allan Saint Maximin is fine. pic.twitter.com/236gJmfy6k

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) September 18, 2020

💬 "Adam Lallana joins the group today [Friday] for training - that's really positive.

"He's been great since he's been with us. We'll make a decision about that as late as we can to give him the time he needs."#BHAFC 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/dYKFkjQpFw

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) September 18, 2020

Betting prediction: Newcastle to win or draw