Overview
Newcastle have been in unstable form recently. In the last 8 matches, they have won 4 and lost 4. After each win, they suffer defeat and vice versa. Having just lost 0-2 to Liverpool in midweek, Newcastle fans hope the "Magpies" will take advantage of their home field to defeat Brighton in the upcoming match in the FA Cup.
However, this is not an easy task, because since the 0-7 defeat to Nottingham, Brighton have won 4 consecutive matches. More broadly, Brighton have only lost 2/13 of their most recent matches. Therefore, even though they have to play away, they cannot underestimate coach Fabian Hurzeler's team.
Both Newcastle and Brighton often have difficulty facing teams that proactively retreat deep into defense. However, if we put it in a duels situation, this is the strength of both teams. Therefore, the upcoming match promises to be very attractive with continuous tit-for-tat matches.
Brighton won 1-0 at St James' Park earlier this season. And they have been unbeaten in their last 3 matches against the "Magpies". But Newcastle have gone 4 previous unbeaten matches so everything has been quite balanced in recent seasons.
Personnel situation
Newcastle could be without star striker Alexander Isak after a groin injury. In addition, Joelinton, Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles are also unable to play due to injury.
However, Eddie Howe will still field a strong lineup with Anthony Gordon being the most expected if he starts.
On the other side of the front line, Brighton's injury list is decreasing but Lewis Dunk, Igor Julio, James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jason Steele and Joel Veltman will likely be absent again.
However, the return of Joao Pedro to form is a big boost for Brighton. The Brazilian has scored in his last two games. He is expected to score against Newcastle.
Expected lineup:
Newcastle: Pope, Livramento, Burn, Schar, Hall, Willock, Tonali, Guimaraes, Gordon, Barnes, Wilson.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Lamptey, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan, Hinshelwood, Baleba, O'Riley, Mitoma, Minteh, J. Pedro.
The match between Newcastle and Brighton takes place at 20:30 on 2.23 (Vietnam time).
