LiontipsNewcastle vs Southampton. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (August 28, 2021).
Command Analysis
Newcastle won 12 out of 38 rounds in the last season and also tied 9 matches. These results put the Magpies on the 12th line in the standings. The six-time Premier League champion showed quite poor defensive performance, but managed to finish on a high note: they won the last three games of the season.
In the summer, Newcastle signed Joe Willock from Arsenal for 29,4 million.
The club is on a three-game losing streak across competitions. In the first two rounds of the Premier League, the Magpies lost to West Ham (2:4) and Aston Villa (0:2) and then suffered a defeat in the League Cup against Burnley (0:1).
Anderson, Dummett, Dubravka, Shelvy, and Darlow will not be able to help their team today due to various injuries.
Southampton won 15 games in the last season and finished only 15th. The Saints conceded the most goals in the Premier League.
In the summer the team was strengthened by several new players: Adam Amstrong (17.7 million), Romain Perraud(12 million), and Tino Livramento (5.9 million).
At the start of the new season, Ralph Hasenhüttl's charges lost to Everton (1:3) and drew with Manchester United (1:1). And their first game in the League Cup ended in complete destruction of Newport (8:0).
Smallbone has a long-term knee injury.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 3 games of Southampton.
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 4
This bet played in 3 of the last 5 games of Newcastle.
Tip and bets
Newcastle are going through hard times, besides, there are too many injuries in the squad. However, today the Magpies go against a convenient opponent. In our opinion, the home team is very motivated and has a good chance of success.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Newcastle.
A lot in this game will depend on the defensive actions of the opponents and one mistake could decide the result of the match. The teams will be very careful, so we doubt we will see many goals.
Second bet - total under 2.5 goals.
