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Newcastle United will be hoping to tighten their grip on a spot in the Premier League‘s top five when they travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday 4th May at 2pm.

The Magpies are third after 34 games, but sit just two points clear of sixth. Brighton have now fallen six points behind seventh and look to be out of the European race. This game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League.

Harvey Barnes to score or assist (6/4 with Paddy Power)

Harvey Barnes has scored or assisted in each of his past six Premier League games, and each of his past seven league starts. The 27-year-old has been in scintillating form in the latter half of the season, scoring nine goals so far this term, including four in his last five. He’ll be hoping this form might lead to an England call up but he’ll need to continue to find the net or his teammates if he stands a chance of forcing his way into Thomas Tuchel’s thoughts.

Double chance: Brighton/Draw (8/13 with BetMGM)

Brighton are unbeaten in their past seven home games against Newcastle across all competitions. Four of those games have finished level. By backing the double chance, you’re covering that fact and giving yourself the chance to bag a win. Draws haven’t been on the agenda for Newcastle recently, who last drew on December 4, but this looks as though it could be a tight contest between two teams with European ambitions.

Brighton vs Newcastle Odds

How both teams go into Brighton vs Newcastle

Brighton were counted in the European conversation not too long ago, but a poor run of form has seen the Seagulls fall away. Fabian Hurzeler’s side were winless in five league games, losing three of those before they were able to overcome West Ham 3-2. That came after a four-game win streak had lifted Brighton up the table. So now the Seagulls will be looking to end the season on a high, preparing for an important summer under Hurzeler.

It’s not out of the question that Brighton could secure European football next season but they’d need to find form as well as having other results go their way. They currently sit six points behind Aston Villa in seventh and need to close that gap, as well as fend off Fulham, to see themselves in continental competition next term.

Newcastle are in control of their Champions League destiny. The Magpies are third thanks to a five-game winning streak and a run of six wins from seven, including victory over third-placed Nottingham Forest. But they are by no means comfortable. Defeat to Aston Villa in their last away game means Newcastle are just two points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea. And the Magpies have a tough run of fixtures coming up, including games against Chelsea and Arsenal.

Things are in their hands though and a 3-0 win over Ipswich last time out certainly helped their cause. With those tough fixtures coming up though, this game is more of a must win with defeat potentially seeing them drop as low as sixth and out of the Champions League places.

Brighton team news

Brighton will be hoping to have Tariq Lamptey and Joel Veltmann back for this game, while Jan Paul van Hecke will need further assessment after his head injury. Igor Julio, James Milner, Adam Webster, Georginio Rutter and Ferdi Kadioglu are all fighting to be fit before the season is up.

Newcastle team news

Newcastle will continue to assess Fabian Schar, who could be available for the trip south. Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman may be back before the season ends. Lewis Hall is definitely out.

Brighton vs Newcastle head-to-head

Brighton are unbeaten in their past four games against Newcastle across all competitions. The Seagulls haven’t lost a home game to the Magpies since the 2016-17 season, when both sides were in the Championship.

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