Premier League
Newcastle United vs Southampton
Date and time: 17 Aug 2024 at 14:00 UTC
Referee: Craig Pawson
Stadium: St James’ Park
Location: Newcastle, England
Match Summary
Newcastle United will host Southampton at St James’ Park in what promises to be an interesting encounter. Newcastle come into the match with a strong pre-season performance, while Southampton have shown mixed results.
Form and Historical Context
Newcastle United:
– Strong pre-season results include decisive victories against Girona and Urawa Red Diamonds, though they suffered a loss to Yokohama F.Marinos.
– Finished the last Premier League season with some notable performances, including a victory against Brentford and a competitive match against Manchester United.
– Typically lined up in a 4-3-3 formation which provides balance between solid defense and potent attacks.
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Southampton:
– Pre-season results have been mixed, including wins against Millwall and Montpellier but also experiencing losses against Oxford United and Getafe.
– Ended the last Premier League season with a victory against Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion, demonstrating some attacking prowess.
– Likely to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on a structured defense with quick transitions.
Predicted Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3):
– Goalkeeper: Nick Pope (22)
– Defenders: Tino Livramento (21), Fabian Schär (5), Dan Burn (33), Lewis Hall (20)
– Midfielders: Sean Longstaff (36), Bruno Guimarães (39), Joelinton (7)
– Forwards: Jacob Murphy (23), Alexander Isak (14), Anthony Gordon (10)
Southampton (4-2-3-1):
– Goalkeeper: Alex McCarthy (1)
– Defenders: Yukinari Sugawara (16), Taylor Harwood-Bellis (6), Jan Bednarek (35), Jack Stephens (5)
– Midfielders: Will Smallbone (8), Flynn Downes (4)
– Attacking Midfielders: Joe Aribo (7), Samuel Edozie (23), Ben Brereton Díaz (17)
– Forward: Adam Armstrong (9)
Head-to-Head
– Newcastle United have enjoyed recent success against Southampton, winning three out of their last four encounters.
– Notably, Newcastle’s most recent encounter with Southampton ended in a 3-1 victory in April 2023.
– Historically, Newcastle have a strong record at St James’ Park against Southampton.
Strengths and Considerations
Newcastle United:
– Strengths: Solid defensive lineup, effective midfield control, and attacking versatility.
– Considerations: Need to maintain consistency and capitalize on early opportunities to assert dominance.
Southampton:
– Strengths: Quick transitions and ability to score from set-pieces or counter-attacks.
– Considerations: Defensive frailties and inconsistency in terms of form and performance.
Predicted Outcome
Given Newcastle United’s robust pre-season form and their historically strong performance against Southampton at St James’ Park, they are likely to have the upper hand in this encounter. Southampton will pose a challenge but may struggle to break down Newcastle’s defense.
Predicted End Result:
Newcastle United 2 – 1 Southampton
Potential Goalscorers:
– Newcastle United: Alexander Isak (1), Joelinton (1)
– Southampton: Adam Armstrong (1)
Football’s unpredictable nature means the actual outcome could be different, but based on current analysis, Newcastle United are favorites to secure a narrow victory in this match. Enjoy the game!
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