Newcastle vs Southampton Prediction & Tips
Newcastle and Southampton face off at St. James’ Park, in a match of the 3rd round of the Premier League. The history of head‑to‑heads played at this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 4 matches won 4. In fact, in the last match at this stadium, for the Premier League, in 06‑02‑2021, Newcastle United won by (3‑ two). The goals of the match were scored by M. Almiron (45′ and 26′ ) and J. Willock (16′ ), for Newcastle, and by J. Ward‑Prowse (48′ ) and T. Minamino (30′ ), for Southampton . It is necessary to pay special attention to the home/away condition, as Newcastle presents different results at home and away.
Newcastle Analysis
Currently in 18th position, the home team has not won any points so far. In the 1st round, they lost at home against West Ham United by (2‑4). In the following round, the final result was a defeat by (2‑0), against Aston Villa. Curiously, this is a team that presents more positive results away than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 18 goals scored and 20 conceded, against 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 home defeats, with 22 goals scored and 24 conceded. In their last match, for the League Cup, they tied at home against Burnley by (3‑4), in a penalty shoot-out. In the last 10 home matches Newcastle has a record of 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses. Their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they never managed to turn the score around in the 4 matches they conceded the first goal.
Newcastle enters this match with a defeat, in penalties, against Burnley, for the League Cup. Note that the home team lost the first two games played in the Premier League. In this game against Southampton, it’s expectable that coach Steve Bruce will keep the 5-3-2 privileging defensive organization and counterattacks through the corridors. As can be seen, the locals have several difficulties in maintaining possession of the ball and finishing. Out of this game are Martin Dubravka and Paul Dummett, both with physical problems.
Southampton Analysis
Currently in 13th position, the visiting team has won 1 point so far. In the 1st round they lost away against Everton by (3‑1). In the following round, the final result was a draw by (1‑1) in a home match against Manchester United. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, they have similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins and 9 losses in away matches, with a total of 26 goals scored and 24 conceded. At home, they won 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats, with a total of 20 goals scored and 20 conceded. The team comes to this match after an away win against Newport County, by (0‑8). In the last 10 away matches Southampton has won 4 and lost 6. The team has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has been scoring regularly, as managed to achieve in 8 of the last 10 games. In their away matches there is a tendency to have goals, as 40 of their last 46 matches have ended with Over 1.5 goals. In 15 matches, they have turned the score around in 2 of the 6 matches in which they have conceded the first goal.
Southampton enters this match with a rout, by 0-8, on the trip to Newport’s field, in a game counting for the League Cup. In the last round of the English championship, the visitors drew 1-1 against Manchester United. In this game against Newcastle, coach Ralph Hasenhüttl must maintain his usual strategy, favoring the maintenance of ball possession and successive paused attacks. Adam Armstrong is one of Southampton’s best finishers with 1 goal scored. Out of this game are Will Smallbone and Sam McQueen due to injury.
Newcastle – Southampton FREE TIPS
Southampton – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
