Newcastle United x Brighton & Hove Albion 2/3/2024

 

  Newcastle will turn their attention to the FA Cup this weekend, having comfortably beaten lower-league Birmingham City and Bromley in the previous rounds. Newcastle can be confident going into this match as they have progressed in their last nine FA Cup fifth round appearances, a run stretching back to the 1992/93 season. Newcastle have been doing well in the cup competitions this season. Eddie Howe’s side have deservedly reached the Carabao Cup final. They are also on course to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the second consecutive season since 2004/05 and 2005/06. Newcastle vs Brighton Prediction (20:45 on 23rd) Attacking dedication 2 Brighton have been in good form recently. However, Newcastle will face a Brighton side who beat them 1-0 in the Premier League when the two sides met at St. James’ Park this season. Fabian Hurzeler’s side are in fine form, having won their last four games in all competitions. Brighton destroyed Norwich in the FA Cup third round before coming from behind to send Chelsea out of the competition. Brighton’s recent performances have been much better after a period of ups and downs. Newcastle have won just two of their last 15 meetings with Brighton in all competitions (D7 L6). Brighton have also won their last four FA Cup meetings with Newcastle, without conceding a goal. And as mentioned, Brighton have beaten Newcastle at St. James’ Park this season.