In the previous head-to-head encounter, Brighton secured a win in extra time.

Brighton triumphed in their most recent match with a 3-2 victory at The American Express Community Stadium against West Ham United. The Seagulls recorded nine shots on target and maintained 53% possession, with goals from Yasin Ayari, Kaoru Mitoma, and Carlos Baleba.

Newcastle United achieved a convincing home win, defeating Ipswich Town 3-0 at St James' Park. Eddie Howe's side dominated with 78% possession and five shots on goal, with Alexander Isak, Daniel Burn, and William Osula scoring.

Brighton has won their last two meetings against Newcastle, including a 2-1 victory in extra time and a 1-0 win at St James' Park. Over the past 10 head-to-head matches, Brighton has five wins, Newcastle has two wins, and there have been three draws.

Brighton – Last 10 League Games

They have recorded 5 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 13.8 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. Brighton averaged 50.1% possession, 438.9 passes, and 4.3 corners per match. Opponents averaged 1.7 goals from 10.7 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal, while earning 4.7 corners.

Top scorer Joao Pedro has netted 5 goals, with Kaoru Mitoma and Danny Welbeck adding 4 and 3 goals respectively. Brajan Gruda leads in assists with 3, and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has kept 2 clean sheets.

Newcastle United – Last 10 League Games

Newcastle has won 7 and lost 3, averaging 2.3 goals from 12.8 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. They averaged 51.1% possession, 435.7 passes, 5.3 corners in their favor, and 5.2 corners against, while conceding 1.5 goals from 11.5 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Alexander Isak has scored 5 goals, followed by Jacob Murphy and Harvey Barnes with 4 goals each. Kieran Trippier, Harvey Barnes, and Jacob Murphy each have 3 assists, and Nick Pope has recorded 4 clean sheets in these games.

Predicted Lineups

Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen (GK), Mats Wieffer, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Pervis Estupinan, Jack Hinshelwood, Carlos Baleba, Yankuba Minteh, Matthew O'Riley, Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck.

Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3): Nick Pope (GK), Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schaer, Daniel Burn, Valentino Livramento, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Joseph Willock, Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes.