Newcastle will seal a comfortable victory! Newcastle vs Southampton Prediction
Newcastle will kick off their first-round fixture of the English Premier League at home in front of a packed St. James' Park, hosting Southampton. Here's the match prediction from the experts at Dailysports.
Newcastle
Last season, the Magpies competed not only in the Premier League but also in the Champions League. However, the team struggled to maintain their form across multiple competitions. As a result, Newcastle exited the Champions League in disappointing fashion and finished seventh in the Premier League, missing out on European football by just three points.
During the summer, Newcastle played seven friendly matches, performing quite well overall. They secured notable victories against Girona (4-0), Hull City (2-0), and Brest (1-0). However, the Magpies also suffered defeats to Yokohama and the A-Leagues All Stars.
Southampton
The Saints had an excellent season in the Championship, finishing fourth, just ten points behind leaders Leicester. Southampton had to fight for promotion through the playoffs, where they defeated West Bromwich 3-1 in the semifinals and narrowly beat Leeds 1-0 in the final.
In their seven pre-season friendlies, Southampton registered wins against Eastleigh, Bordeaux, Montpellier, and Millwall. However, they were held to draws in their last two matches against Lazio (1-1) and Getafe (0-0).
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The last time these teams met was in the 22/23 season, when Newcastle won all their encounters in the Premier League and the League Cup.
- Both teams have scored in four of their last five matches.
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet has won in four of their last five meetings.
Newcastle vs Southampton Prediction
Bookmakers are confident in Newcastle’s chances, with the home side's odds around 1.40. Our recommended bet for this match is "Newcastle to win with a -1.5 handicap" at odds of 1.90.
