Newcastle hosts Brighton in a fierce EPL battle. The Magpies can't afford to lose this battle, and the team will surely focus on offense and strive for victory. Brighton is also going all out to make an impact on the top four, as they beat Arsenal 3-0 in the last round of matches, and are not afraid to play against strong opponents. Plus, Newcastle has scored three or more goals in seven of their last eight EPL matches, and may be able to add to their record this time around, chasing a median goal-scoring margin of 2.5 goals. (Live on Now 621 at 2.30am on Friday)
Originally in third place, Newcastle's form has fluctuated recently, losing points in two consecutive matches, 0-2 against Arsenal at home, and a 2-2 draw against Liverpool away from home, leaving them only one point ahead of fifth-place Liverpool. Although Newcastle still has a chance of survival compared to Liverpool, who have played one less game, if they fail to win this game, their top four position will be in jeopardy. This solid team will do their best to win. Fortunately, Newcastle's front line is not bad. Colin Wilson has scored 17 goals in the league this season, and Alexandre Ishaq has scored 10 goals, so with their superb shooting, they are expected to break through Brighton's goal. However, Newcastle's defense is unstable, and only 1 of their last 7 home games in the league has kept a clean sheet, so the over/under handicap is more favorable.
Although Brighton is 8 points behind fourth-place Manchester United, they are still in contention for the top four with one game to spare. They have been on a roll lately, with 3 wins and 1 loss in their last 4 matches, including a win over Man Utd and a 3-0 win over Arsenal, showing the strength of the "Magic Team". Against Newcastle, they may still have a surprise performance. It's worth mentioning that in Brighton's last 6 away matches in the league, the total number of goals scored reached 3 or more in 5 matches, so it's worth to look forward to the goals.
broadcast schedule
Friday 2:30am EPL Newcastle v Brighton
Friday 3:00am UEFA Cup Xavier v Juventus
Fri 3:00am UEFA Cup Livaguson v Roma
Friday 3:00am UEFA Europa League Alkmaar v Westham
Friday 3:00am UEFA Europa League Baseli v Fiorentina
