Newcastle vs. Brighton Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, Predictions, and Prop Pick (May 2) 

• When: Saturday, May 2, 2026. 10:00 AM ET
• Where: St. James’ Park, Newcastle, England
• How to Watch: NBC

Match Result	Odds
Newcastle	+155
The Draw	+263
Brighton	+172

Newcastle vs. Brighton Preview

The pressure will be increasing on Eddie Howe at Newcastle, as the Magpies continue to get sucked into the relegation scrap in the Premier League. This weekend, the Magpies play host to European-chasing Brighton in the English top division.

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Newcastle Stats & Team News

• Overall Record: 12-6-16
• Home Record: 8-2-7
• Road Record: 4-4-9

Eddie Howe’s long term future continues to make headlines, as Newcastle have failed to recapture the form shown 12 months ago to challenge for a European spot. In fact, the Magpies sit just eight points clear of the drop zone after losing each of their previous four.

Newcastle have failed to score more than once in their last five EPL fixtures. Late goals have been an Achilles heel for the team in 2025-26, allowing a league-high 19 goals in the final 15 matches of EPL fixtures.

Team News:

Anthony Gordon (Hip), Tino Livramento (Groin), Fabian Schar (Ankle)

Likely Line-Up:

(4-3-3): Pope (GK); Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Trippier; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Tonali; Murphy, Wissa, Barnes

Brighton Stats & Team News

• Overall Record: 13-11-10
• Home Record: 8-6-3
• Road Record: 5-5-7

A reliable end to the season has put Brighton in pole position for sixth spot in the Premier League, which could yet achieve Champions League qualification. The Seagulls have won four of their last five fixtures, and they could close to within five points of the top five with a victory on Saturday.

Danny Welbeck has been one of the standout players for the team this term, as he has rolled back the years with his best-scoring season in his career. Brighton’s record on the road is also notable, as they have avoided defeat in their previous four.

Team News:

Solly March (Other), James Milner (Knock), Diego Gomez (Knee), Adam Webster (Knee)

Likely Line-Up:

(4-2-3-1): Vebruggen (GK); Wieffer, van Hecke, Boscagli, Kadioglu; Baleba, Gross; Minteh, Hinshelwood, Mitoma; Welbeck

Head-to-Head Trends

• Newcastle have won just two of their 17 Premier League encounters against Brighton.
• Brighton could complete a second EPL double over the Magpies this weekend following a 2-1 home win in October.

Newcastle vs. Brighton Prop Picks

Kaoru Mitoma has been a man in form since the start of March, scoring two goals in his last four appearances for club and country. The Japanese forward has an excellent record against Newcastle, racking up two goal involvements in five appearances.

• Kaoru Mitoma to Score vs. Newcastle @ +260 with BetOnline

Newcastle vs. Brighton Picks

Newcastle’s poor record against Brighton, coupled with their losing run under Howe, makes the away victory a standout selection at the odds available this weekend.

• Brighton @ +172 with BetOnline