Newcastle vs Brighton Prediction: Seagulls could spring surprise

Newcastle have reached the EFL Cup final but face a tough test in the FA Cup as they host Brighton, who are in good form and have typically had the Magpies number over recent years.

Here, we pick out the best bets for this FA Cup fifth-round clash, which will be played at St James’ Park (13:45 KO, ITV1). Below you can find my Newcastle vs Brighton prediction. 

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Team news

Jamaal Lascelles is a definite absentee for Newcastle while Joelinton, Alexander Isak and Sven Botman all face late fitness tests, although with a cup final on the horizon Eddie Howe is likely to err on the side of caution.

Callum Wilson has been passed fit but may be usurped in the pecking order by William Osula, who has impressed in this competition, while Lewis Miley is likely to return in midfield and Kieran Tripper will be pushing to start.

Igor Julio, James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jason Steele, Lewis Dunk and Joel Veltman are all expected to miss out for Brighton in this clash. Back-up goalkeeper Carl Rushworth is also cup-tied for this game.

Newcastle vs Brighton Odds

Newcastle have been installed as 23/20 favourites for the victory, while Brighton are 11/5 for a surprise away win and the draw is available at 11/4.

Over 2.5 goals is on offer at 4/7, while both teams to score is priced at 1/2 and it is 11/8 for over 1.5 goals in the first half.

Brighton draw no bet @ 5/4

Newcastle have reached the EFL Cup final but since their semi-final win over Arsenal their form has not been the best, losing without reply to Manchester City and Liverpool and having to toil to get the better of Birmingham and Nottingham Forest.

The Magpies also have a poor record against Brighton in recent times, winning just two of the last 15 meetings between the two and losing the last four FA Cup meetings between these two without scoring.

The Seagulls have won seven of their last nine games and could spring a surprise here, the visitors are fancied in the draw no bet market. 

Yankuba Minteh to score at any time @ 11/4

Yankuba Minteh never made a competitive first-team appearance for Newcastle but could come back to haunt his former club in this cup tie.

The winger has scored five goals in 11 games for the Seagulls this season and netted twice against Chelsea recently, and is in the sort of that that could see him add to that tally in this match. 

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We will be Top Price on Newcastle to beat Brighton in 90 minutes with selected bookmakers using Oddschecker for the comparison. (Available from 07:30 Sunday)

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