Brighton vs Newcastle United

Current streaks

Recent form

Brighton

Brighton's recent form has been rather inconsistent, with only one win in their last six matches. The Seagulls have struggled defensively, conceding 13 goals in this period and keeping just one clean sheet. Their most recent match against West Ham was a high-scoring affair, ending 3-2 in Brighton's favour, which broke a run of three games without a win. Notably, five out of their last six matches have seen over 2.5 goals, with a particularly high-scoring game against Brentford ending 4-2. Despite their current 9th position in the league, Brighton's goal difference over these six games is negative (-5), suggesting they've been involved in some open, attacking matches. The team's ability to score (8 goals in 6 games) has been somewhat overshadowed by their defensive frailties, with an average of 2.17 goals conceded per game during this period.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United are currently enjoying a rich vein of form, having won five of their last six Premier League matches. The Magpies have been particularly impressive in front of goal, netting an impressive 18 times in these six games, averaging 3 goals per match. Their recent run includes a four-match winning streak, with standout performances in high-scoring encounters against Crystal Palace (5-0) and Manchester United (4-1). Despite a heavy 4-1 loss to Aston Villa, Newcastle have bounced back strongly, maintaining their third position in the league table. Their defensive solidity is also noteworthy, with three clean sheets in the last six games. Remarkably, all of Newcastle's recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, highlighting their attacking prowess and the entertaining nature of their games.

Recent home/away form

Brighton

Brighton's recent home form has been somewhat mixed, with three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six matches at the Amex Stadium. The Seagulls have shown resilience, bouncing back from a heavy 3-0 defeat against Aston Villa to secure a draw and a win in their subsequent home fixtures. Notably, Brighton have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with five out of their last six home games featuring over 2.5 goals. Their most recent match, a 3-2 victory over West Ham, exemplifies this trend. While Brighton have been potent in attack, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game, they've also been vulnerable defensively, conceding at the same rate. This has resulted in entertaining matches for the fans, with both teams scoring in 67% of these fixtures. Despite their inconsistent form, Brighton have managed to maintain a respectable 9th position in the league, accumulating 51 points from 34 games.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with the Magpies experiencing both highs and lows on their travels. The team have managed to secure three wins in their last six away fixtures, including impressive victories against Leicester, Liverpool in the League Cup, and West Ham. However, they've also suffered three defeats, two of which were heavy losses to Manchester City (4-0) and Aston Villa (4-1). These high-scoring games highlight Newcastle's vulnerability in defence away from home, conceding 11 goals in their last six away matches. Despite this, the Toon Army have shown resilience, keeping two clean sheets during this period. Their goal-scoring record has been modest, averaging 1.17 goals per game, but their matches tend to be eventful, with 67% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals. This suggests that Newcastle's away fixtures are often entertaining affairs, with the potential for both triumph and heartbreak for their travelling supporters.