Newcastle vs. Southampton: Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

Southampton has returned to the Premier League, and they will be determined to ensure that it is not a temporary resurgence. Saints successfully accomplished promotion from the Championship on their initial attempt, demonstrating that they were correct in selecting Russell Martin to serve as their leader in the second division.

The promotion was secured by defeating Leeds in the final, who had finished one place and three points above them in the chart, after they had to undergo the play-offs. So far, the summer has been characterized by the addition of depth to the squad, a task that some Championship teams encounter when transitioning to the next level. However, the season commences with a challenging away journey to Newcastle.

Previous Matches and Head to head

Newcastle did have a disappointing 2023/24 season in comparison to the previous one. After achieving a top-four finish in 2022/23, the Magpies were unable to balance their participation in the Premier League and Champions League competition. Newcastle was eliminated from the Champions League during the group stage and secured the seventh position in the Premier League.

Thus, Eddie Howe's team will be deprived of European football, which could be perceived as a positive development for their prospects in the Premier League. They are now able to concentrate entirely on reentering Europe. However, the summer has been characterized by a plethora of inquiries regarding Newcastle's transfer needs, which has resulted in a greater emphasis on off-field issues than on-field strategy.

Newcastle has maintained an undefeated record against Southampton since their 2-0 loss in November 2020. This encompasses a sequence of five consecutive victories that preceded the commencement of the current season.

Newcastle x Southampton Team News

Lloyd Kelly and Odysseas Vlachodimos have both joined Newcastle this summer, and Lewis Hall's loan transfer has been made permanent. At St James' Park, there have been some departures, but none that would significantly alter their starting lineup.

Adam Lallana has returned to Southampton, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis' loan transfer has been made permanent, providing a significant boost to the team. Adam Armstrong will be anticipating the continued success of his goalscoring in the Championship in the Premier League.

Our Predictions

Newcastle to win @1.34 on Sky247.ng

Southampton is a favorite of the Magpies, notably at St James' Park. In their most recent encounter in the 2022/23 season, they emerged victorious in both the league and EFL Cup, having not suffered a loss to Southampton in their previous eight home games against the Saints in all competitions.

Alexander Isak First Goalscorer

Last season, the Swedish striker once again demonstrated his exceptional abilities, scoring 21 goals in 30 Premier League appearances and becoming only the third Newcastle player to score in seven consecutive Premier League matches at St. James' Park, following Andy Cole and Alan Shearer.

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