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Newcastle United vs Southampton Prediction, NEW vs SOU, Premier League 2024

Saturday, 17 August, 2024 - Pratik

Newcastle United vs Southampton Prediction: Newcastle United kick off their Premier League campaign with a home clash against newly promoted Southampton. While the Magpies aim to bounce back from a disappointing end to last season, Southampton enters the top flight with renewed confidence after a successful promotion.

Both teams will be eager to make a statement on the opening day, setting the stage for an intriguing and closely contested encounter at St James’ Park.

NEW vs SOU Match Info

Date: Saturday, 17th August 2024
Kick-off time: 7:30 PM (IST Time)
Location: St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Where to Stream: Disney Hotstar+

Last meeting: April 2023 – Newcastle United 3-1 Southampton (Premier League)

Newcastle United vs Southampton Prediction

Newcastle United faces Southampton in a challenging Premier League opener. Despite Newcastle’s solid home record, Southampton, fresh from promotion, looks poised for an upset with Adam Armstrong leading the charge.

Expect a tightly contested match with goals on both sides, but Southampton might edge it with their renewed energy and attacking prowess.

✅ More than 1 goal – Newcastle United to score first
✅ Isak to score for Newcastle United
✅ B. Diaz to score for Southampton
✅ Yellow cards – under 2.5
✅ Southampton to win the match

Newcastle United vs Southampton Previews

Newcastle United Team Preview

Newcastle United enters the new season with high hopes, following a pre-season that saw them secure five wins out of six matches. Despite missing out on European football, Eddie Howe’s side will be determined to start their Premier League campaign on a high note.

Injuries, however, have cast a shadow over their preparations. Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles, both key defenders, are sidelined, leaving Newcastle’s backline vulnerable. The return of Fabian Schar will be crucial, but the Magpies will need to rely on their attacking talents, including Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon, to compensate for any defensive frailties.

Southampton Team Preview

Southampton returns to the Premier League after a successful promotion campaign, capped off by their thrilling play-off victory. Russell Martin has been busy in the transfer market, adding several new faces to his squad. The Saints have shown glimpses of their potential in pre-season, with strong performances against teams like Bordeaux and Montpellier.

While their defense remains a concern, especially with Gavin Bazunu out due to an Achilles injury, the attacking duo of Adam Armstrong and Ben Brereton Diaz could prove a handful for Newcastle’s weakened defense. Southampton’s fluid style of play and high possession stats from last season could see them dominate stretches of the game, making them a threat on the counter.

Newcastle United vs Southampton Team News

Newcastle United: Sven Botman (knee), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Callum Wilson (back), Lewis Miley (ankle), Matt Targett (calf) – all injured.
Southampton: Gavin Bazunu (Achilles), Kamaldeen Sulemana (ankle) – injured.

NEW vs SOU Last Five Head-to-Head

Newcastle United: 5 games won
Southampton: 0 games won
Draw: 0 games drawn

Newcastle United vs Southampton Possible Lineups

Newcastle United Possible Playing XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Southampton Possible Playing XI: McCarthy; Sugawara, H.Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens, Walker-Peters; Downes, Smallbone, Aribo; Armstrong, B. Diaz