Newcastle United vs Southampton FC Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | Premier League
- Date – Saturday, August 17, 2024
- Kick-off Time – 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue – St. James Park
Newcastle United are set to host promoted side Southampton FC in their campaign opener on Saturday. The hosts are coming from a fairly impressive pre-season and had some interesting arrivals and departures in the ongoing transfer window. Southampton, who will be playing in the English top division after qualifying from the EFL Championship last season have performed moderately in the previous games.
The Magpies finished seventh with 60 points last time and will be hoping to perform better now to join the European competitions. The Eddie Howe coached side are one of the dark horses of the league, and with the team they possess, they will be hoping to kick-start the campaign with dominance.
Southampton FC, who got eliminated after finishing last in 2022-23, are back within a year. They will surely look to start on a good note, to maintain their spot in the league from the beginning itself. The Saints did make a few smart picks, but they will have a tough test in the ongoing season.
Team News
Newcastle United Team News
Star player Fabian Schar is doubtful for Newcastle United, as he appeared injured in the last pre-season tie. The team shall also miss Kieran Trippier, Sandro Tonali, and Anthony Gordon. Keeping these injuries aside, the Magpies still have a challenging and dominant squad.
Southampton FC Team News
Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has been injured for the Saints since last season. Otherwise, the Russell Martin coached side has a fairly fit side. New signing Yukinari Sugawara might start the game.
Predicted Lineups
Newcastle United Predicted Lineup:
Pope (GK), Burn, Krafth, Livramento, Hall, Murphy, Longstaff, Miley, Joelinton, Isak & Gordon
Southampton FC Predicted Lineup:
McCarthy (GK), Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens, Walker-Peters, Downes, Smallbone, Aribo, Armstrong & Brereton Díaz
Head-to-Head
When it comes to head-to-head results between the two sides, Newcastle United have an upper hand over Southampton. To date, the Magpies have won 22 of the total 44 matches. Nine ended in a draw, while Southampton won 13. The hosts have won five of their last six games against Southampton FC.
Last five results:
Newcastle United 3-1 Southampton FC – Premier League – April 30, 2023
Newcastle United 2-1 Southampton FC – Carabao Cup – February 1, 2023
Southampton FC 0-1 Newcastle United – Carabao Cup – January 25, 2023
Southampton FC 1-4 Newcastle United – Premier League – November 6, 2022
Southampton FC 1-2 Newcastle United – Premier League – March 11, 2022
Newcastle United vs Southampton FC Prediction
Newcastle United have made smart moves this transfer window, they have also fared well in the pre-season friendlies. The side is still looking lethal despite multiple injuries. The Magpies have a strong squad with few valuable additions.
Southampton are however not looking that deadly. The side hasn’t been revamped fully since their promotion. The Saints will have a tough test in not just this match but the entire season. So, with a stronger squad and technical superiority, Newcastle United might clinch an easy win in this one.
Predicted Score: Newcastle United 2-0 Southampton FC
Betting tips and Odds (subject to change)
- Newcastle United win – 1.36
- Southampton FC win – 8.00
- Draw – 5.25
- Odds source – dafabet
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