🗓️ March 2, 2025 | 🏆 FA Cup | 🏟 St James’ Park
Newcastle United take on Brighton at St James’ Park in Sunday’s early kick-off, with both teams looking to progress to the next round of the FA Cup. It is a battle between two similarly matched teams, with the Magpies currently sixth in the Premier League and the Seagulls eighth.
🔎 PREDICTIONS FOR NEWCASTLE UNITED VS BRIGHTON
🏆 FINAL RESULT – WHO WILL PREVAIL?
✅ Newcastle United Win
The passionate crowd at St James’ Park could guide the Magpies to success as they look for their third straight home win.
⚖️ Draw
With just one point and two places separating the two teams, this encounter could be very evenly matched.
💥 Brighton Win
The Seagulls are in fine form, having won their last four games and scoring 11 goals in the process.
⚽ TOTAL GOALS OVER/UNDER
🔥 Over 2.5 Goals
In Alexander Isak, Newcastle have the third most prolific scorer in the Premier League this season. There have been over 2.5 goals in three of Newcastle’s last four games including their 3-2 win over Birmingham City in the last round of the FA Cup. Meanwhile, all five of Brighton’s matches in February have had at least three goals.
🛑 Under 2.5 Goals
Newcastle failed to score last time out against Liverpool, while Brighton tend to blow hot and cold. There’s a chance both teams may cancel each other out as they are so evenly matched.
🤝 BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
✅ Yes
Both teams scored in both Brighton and Newcastle’s last FA Cup fixtures. Brighton beat Chelsea 2-1 in the fourth round of the FA Cup, while Newcastle defeated Birmingham 3-2.
🚫 No
Newcastle have failed to score in two of their last three games in all competitions, although they were against Manchester City (4-0 defeat) and Liverpool (2-0 defeat).
⭐ ANYTIME GOALSCORERS
⚡ Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
With 19 goals scored in the Premier League this season, Isak has led the front line for the Magpies. He scored twice in Newcastle’s 4-3 win over Nottingham Forest last Sunday.
🎯 João Pedro (Brighton)
Brighton tend to spread the goals around, with João Pedro and Danny Welbeck being this season’s top scorers with seven each. Both scored last time out in their 2-1 midweek victory over Bournemouth, but Pedro scored against Southampton last weekend too and so is marginally more in form.
💡 BETTING TIPS – TOP PICKS!
🔹 Brighton to score in both halves
🔹 Over 1.5 First Half Goals
🔹 Over 2.5 Goals
🎯 MY VERDICT
St James’ Park promises to host a fascinating battle between two evenly-matched teams in the fifth round of the FA Cup. The Magpies will be looking to take a step closer to another Wembley final – having already made the League Cup Final – while Brighton will be looking for a fourth win on the spin.
