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Newcastle vs Southampton Predictions & Tips - Isak to Strike in the Premier League

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 16 Aug 2024

Alex Waite 16 Aug 2024

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Alexander Isak scored 21 goals in 30 EPL matches last season
Newcastle have covered a -3 handicap in 2 of their last 3 home games
Can the Magpies defeat newly promoted Southampton at St James’?

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Alexander Isak has scored 8 goals in his last 6 home matches (Getty)

Newcastle vs Southampton Predictions

Newcastle create chances and can control this match against promoted Southampton. Alexander Isak was on fire at St James’ Park last season and can get off the mark in the Premier League.

Newcastle vs Southampton Predictions
Head to Head
Newcastle Form
Newcastle Injuries & Team News
Southampton Form
Southampton Injuries & Team News

Newcastle have won 4 of their last 6 home matches (Premier League).
Newcastle have covered a -3 handicap in 2 of their last 3 home matches (Premier League).
Newcastle’s Alexander Isak has scored 8 goals in his last 6 home matches (Premier League).
Southampton have conceded 2+ goals in 2 of their last 3 away matches.

Head to Head

Newcastle have a 46-38 advantage against Southampton in 108 meetings with 24 draws.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle sealed a seventh-place finish in the Premier League last season. The Magpies were unbeaten in eight of their last 10 matches, winning six and scoring 26 goals.

Eddie Howe’s side won four of their final five pre-season friendlies, scoring 11 goals. Newcastle ended their preparations for the new campaign with back-to-back wins over Girona (4-0) and Brest (1-0).

Harvey Barnes scored the winning goal against Brest on Saturday.

Newcastle Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Sandro Tonali is suspended.

Forward Callum Wilson and midfielder Lewis Miley are injured.

Defenders Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles and Matt Targett are also out.

Southampton Form

Southampton won the Championship play-offs last season to get back into the Premier League. The Saints conceded 63 goals during the campaign.

The newly promoted side won their first three pre-season friendlies. Southampton were then winless in three of their final four warm-up fixtures, losing once and drawing twice.

Russell Martin’s side completed pre-season with consecutive draws against Lazio (1-1) and Getafe (0-0).

Southampton Injuries & Team News

Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is unavailable due to injury.

Verdict

Newcastle v Southampton

Newcastle have a strong home record in the Premier League and can put goals past Southampton. Alexander Isak is a goalscoring threat and can lead the Magpies to an opening day win.

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