Brighton vs Newcastle United
Premier League
Saturday
2nd September 2023
Amex Stadium
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of game week 4 of the Premier League fixture between Brighton and Newcastle United.
Brighton vs Newcastle United: Preview
Brighton form analysis
Brighton’s league form leading into September has been inconsistent, producing 2 wins, 2 losses and a draw from their last 5 games.
They ended last season strongly by drawing 1-1 at home with champions Man City and on the final day they suffered a loss to European football hopefuls Aston Villa.
That form has continued into the new campaign. After easing past Luton 4-1 on the opening weekend, Brighton then produced their best performance by thrashing Wolves 4-1 away from home. March grabbed a brace in a scintillating attacking display. Brighton followed that up with a 1-3 loss at home to high-flying West Ham last time out.
Overall, it’s been an outstanding start to the season for Brighton disregarding the seemingly off day against UEFA Europa Conference League champions West Ham, blending free-flowing attacking football with defensive solidity. Maintaining this form could see them set sights on European qualification this campaign.
Newcastle United form analysis
Newcastle’s league form leading into September has been very strong, producing 3 wins and 2 narrow losses from their opening 5 games.
They ended last season excellently by going undefeated in their final 4 matches, including wins over European hopefuls Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
That form has continued into the new campaign. Newcastle thrashed Villa 5-1 on the opening weekend thanks to new signing Isak’s brace. They also played well in narrow 1-0 losses to champions Man City and Liverpool.
Overall, it’s been an impressive start to the season for Newcastle. They have shown they can blow teams away offensively, while also competing well against the league’s elite sides.
If Newcastle can turn those tight losses into draws or wins, it could set them up for an unlikely push for European qualification in their first full season under Eddie Howe.
