Match preview

Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) host Brighton & Hove Albion (3rd, 10 pts) at St James’ Park on Saturday 30 January, kick-off 15:00.

Newcastle United are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 9, conceded 9). Brighton & Hove Albion are in good form, having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 16, conceded 5).

The last league meeting, in May 2026, finished Newcastle United 3–1 Brighton & Hove Albion.

Varless AI expects around 1.4 goals for Newcastle and 1.7 for Brighton, making Newcastle 32% to win, the draw 25% and Brighton 44%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 60%.