Get a preview of the exciting match of Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Newcastle United. Check out the team news, possible lineups, and our prediction for this thrilling encounter, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United are set to clash in an exciting match in New Jersey as part of the Premier League Summer Series. These two teams were the biggest overachievers in the Premier League last season, and their meeting promises to be a thrilling encounter in the United States.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Newcastle United Match Preview
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Brighton is gearing up for a historic season, as they will participate in European football for the first time in their club’s history. Under the leadership of Roberto De Zerbi, who took charge after Graham Potter’s departure to Chelsea, Brighton secured an impressive sixth-place finish last season. They showcased their potential with stunning victories against top-tier teams such as Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal.
Despite a narrow 4-3 defeat to Chelsea in their Summer Series opener, Brighton exhibited their attacking prowess. Even with 10 men on the field after Jan Paul van Hecke’s red card, they kept creating chances and managed to score two goals. Their resilience and attacking style have earned them respect among the Premier League teams. Before their league opener against Luton Town, Brighton will face Rayo Vallecano on their return to the UK next week. They are eager to continue their fine form and make an impact in European competitions.
On the other hand, Newcastle had a thrilling start to their Summer Series, drawing 3-3 with Aston Villa. Eddie Howe’s side displayed resilience, coming back from 2-0 and 3-2 down to secure a draw. However, their defensive performance has been concerning this pre-season. After boasting one of the best defensive records last season, they have already conceded five goals in two games against Gateshead and Aston Villa.
The upcoming season will pose a significant challenge for Newcastle as they juggle the demands of the Premier League and their return to the Champions League after a 20-year absence. They will face tough opponents with European pedigree in the Sela Cup, including Fiorentina and Villarreal. Their league campaign starts with a rematch against Aston Villa, and Newcastle will be eager to improve their form from the end of last season when they won only one of their last five games.
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Newcastle United Team News
Brighton has given debuts to Joao Pedro, Mahmoud Dahoud, and Bart Verbruggen during pre-season, and all three players are likely to feature in the match. Pedro made a strong impression, scoring his first goal for Brighton against Chelsea. Simon Adingra, who had an excellent loan spell at Union Saint-Gilloise, is expected to join Pedro in the attack.
However, some notable players are yet to feature, including Lewis Dunk, Pervis Estupinan, Moises Caicedo, Facundo Buonanotte, and new signing James Milner.
On the Newcastle side, Harvey Barnes, the new signing, made a promising debut against Aston Villa. He could potentially replace Allan Saint-Maximin, who is subject to transfer speculation linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia. Sandro Tonali, another marquee signing, is set to make his English football debut against Aston Villa on the opening day.
Nick Pope and Joe Willock are recovering from injuries and have not yet featured in pre-season matches.
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Brighton & Hove Albion Possible Starting Lineup:
- Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Webster, Gross; Dahoud, Gilmour, March, Joao Pedro, Adingra; Welbeck
Newcastle United Possible Starting Lineup:
- Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Anderson, Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes; Almiron, Isak, Barnes
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Newcastle United Prediction
We predict an exciting and high-scoring encounter between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United. Considering the goal-filled friendly matches in the US, it won’t be a surprise if these two teams contribute to another entertaining match, ending in a 2-2 draw.
There is more different information on Germany betting exchange.