Newcastle United host troubled Southampton in a Premier League fixture on Sunday as they continue their push for a top four finish. The Magpies have been solid at home this season and should be too strong for Southampton, who are looking increasingly doomed as the season draws to an end.
It has already been a successful season for Newcastle United, who have plenty of reasons to be pleased with their campaign. Sitting third on the table, eight points clear of fifth placed Tottenham Hotspur, they remain well on course to secure Champions League football.
Things have been particularly smooth for Newcastle United in recent weeks as they head into Sunday’s clash with seven wins from their last eight matches. They claimed a 4-1 victory at Everton in their previous fixture with Callum Wilson netting a brace.
Newcastle United have done some of their best work at St James’ Park this season and are currently on a three-match winning run in front of their fans. Eddie Howe’s men were rampant in their previous home fixture, claiming a 6-1 victory over Southampton.
While Newcastle United are basking in the prospect of a top four finish, Southampton are on the brink of taking the plunge into the Championship. They remain rooted to the bottom of the standings and are now six points from safety.
Time is quickly running out for Southampton, who have claimed just one win from their last 10 Premier League matches. They have lost four of their last five fixtures in that run and were beaten 1-0 at home by Bournemouth on Thursday.
Southampton will head to Newcastle with some hope having picked up some big results on their recent travels. Ruben Selles’ men have won at Everton and Chelsea and also played out a 3-3 draw at Arsenal in their previous fixture on the road.
How the bookies view it
Newcastle United are considered overwhelming favourites among the bookies with a home win priced at 1/3 by bet365. An unlikely victory for Southampton is valued at 19/2 by BetVictor while a draw is set at odds od 9/2 by William Hill.
Recent head to head
Newcastle United are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Southampton, claiming five wins in that run. They have already beaten the Saints three times this season, including a 4-1 victory in the reverse fixture back in November.
Players to watch
Alexander Isak featured off the bench last time out at Everton and could return to the starting line-up on Sunday. The striker has seven goals in his last eight Premier League matches and is priced at 11/10 with bet365.
Southampton have struggled for goals this season and having failed to score in three of their last four away matches, Newcastle United will be targeting a shutout on Sunday. Centre-back Fabian Schar has been one of the standout players for the Magpies and can lead them to a clean sheet at 20/23 with Coral.
Anything else catch the eye?
Given Southampton’s struggles for goals lately, Newcastle United could be tipped to earn a win to nil at 11/10 with Paddy Power. The Magpies have claimed a number of one-sided wins in recent weeks and could be backed in the -1 handicap market at 19/20 with Betfred.
Newcastle United have seen over 3.5 goals in their last two matches and could be set for a repeat at 19/10 by BetVictor.
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