Newcastle United at Brighton & Hove Albion 8/13/22 - Premier League Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/10/2022 at 11:47 AM ET

Brighton & Hove Albion hosts Newcastle United on Aug. 13 in the second round of the 2022-23 English Premier League season.  

Newcastle opened at home Aug. 6 with a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. Fabian Schar and Callum Wilson each had second-half goals for the Magpies, who outshot Forest 23-5.

Brighton & Hove Albion began the season with its first win ever at Manchester United's Old Trafford Stadium. Pascal Gross had two first-half goals, and the Seagulls held on for a 2-1 victory. 

Well-regarded manager Graham Potter led Brighton to a ninth-place finish a year ago with 51 points. Newcastle finished two spots behind the Seagulls with 49 points.

These clubs have met just 10 times in EPL play, with the Seagulls securing five wins and four matches ending in draws. The Magpies' lone victory in the all-time series came last season, a 2-1 win on their home pitch. Newcastle jumped on Brighton early in that victory with two goals inside the first 15 minutes of play. The previous matchup in November was a 1-1 draw.

Brighton should be able to jump out to another quick start in this game. The quick start should allow Brighton to take control over the game early on and keep the defense having an easier day. The Newcastle offense should score a single goal, but it will not be enough to overcome the Brighton offensive effort. Final Score Prediction, Brighton & Hove win 2-1. 

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