Newcastle vs Southampton predictions for this Premier League fixture on Saturday at St. James’ Park. The Saints looking for their first win in four games at Newcastle. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
Newcastle looking for a win to be more secure
After a very good win away to Everton last weekend, Newcastle lost at home to Crystal palace on Tuesday. Although The Magpies are eight points clear of the relegation zone but manager Steve Bruce knows they must gather points to stay away from danger.
They have won just one match in 11 Premier League games losing eight of those matches and conceding 2+ goals in seven of them. They have lost all three of their home games this year, something they hadn’t done since 2014.
Southampton to forget Wednesday’s thrashing
It was a night to forget for the Saints on Wednesday after they lost 9-0 to Manchester United. That defeat was their fourth in four games and they will miss both Alex Jankewitz and Jan Bednarek after they were sent off.
Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has also many injuries to worry about, that leaves him with very limited squad selection choices for this match. The Saints have scored just two goals in eight matches and conceded 15 goals in four matches.
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Newcastle vs Southampton Prediction
The goals have dried up for both of these teams recently. They are not in a good form and have lost confidence in themselves which is resulting in lack of goals.
Southampton with up to six starting players missing for this game will have trouble up front and they may settle for a draw at least which will reduce their scoring chances.
We predict they will continue their goal scoring drought in this match and hence we see under 2.5 total match goals for this one.