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FA Cup: Newcastle vs. Brighton Odds, Preview, and Picks (Mar 2)
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The fifth round of the FA Cup continues on Sunday with two all-Premier League showdowns. The first of which will see Newcastle bid to keep their hopes alive of a domestic cup double when they welcome Brighton to St. James’ Park.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 8:45 AM ET
- Where: St. James’ Park, Newcastle, England
- How To Watch: ESPN
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Newcastle | +110 |
| Draw | +260 |
| Brighton | +230 |
Match Preview
Newcastle have already shown their ability in the cup this season, as they have their sights set on an EFL Cup showdown against Liverpool in the middle of March. However, Eddie Howe will ensure his side’s full attention is on this weekend’s clash with Brighton, as the FA Cup could also be a winnable competition.
Brighton’s success in recent seasons is only missing a major honor. They have progressed excellently since gaining promotion to the Premier League, and they remain in the hunt for a European finish this term.
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Newcastle’s overall record against Brighton is hard to ignore when assessing the most likely outcome this weekend. The Magpies have won just two of their last 15 against Brighton, with the Seagulls landing six wins across the same period. Brighton have already won at St. James’ Park this season.
The Seagulls also come into this tie with a positive cup record against the Magpies, having won each of the last four matches between the sides. However, the latest FA Cup clash between the sides was in the 2012-13 season.
Newcastle have a strong record at this stage of the competition, having won each of their last nine ties in the fifth round. Brighton also boast an excellent record in this round, having reached the fifth round in each of the last three seasons.
Newcastle vs. Brighton Picks
It could be argued that Newcastle are already counting down the days until their EFL Cup final showdown against Liverpool. That distraction could be hard to ignore, especially against a Brighton side that dominates the head-to-head record against the Magpies.
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- Brighton
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