Brighton vs Newcastle United prediction 18.10.2025 | Premier League

Brighton got off to a slow start in the 2025-26 campaign, picking up just one point from their opening two matches after losing to Everton and drawing with Fulham.

The Seagulls beat Oxford United in the second round of the League after that, and followed it up with a comeback win over Manchester City in the top flight of English football.

Fabian Hürzeler’s team then went on a two-match winless streak, but secured a statement win over Chelsea before drawing with Wolves in their final league game before the international break.

Kaoru Mitoma and Joël Veltman are nearing full fitness following their respective injuries, but they will not be fit in time for this weekend's game. The hosts' injury list also includes Brajan Gruda, Adam Webster, and Solly March.

The international break came at a time that Newcastle United would not have wished for. The Magpies beat Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 in the Champions League and Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the league, with a combined score of 6-0.

That’s twice as many goals as they scored in their previous five league games, but unfortunately it was time for the break. Head coach Eddie Howe will be hoping this run of form continues this weekend, but the AMEX has always been a tough place for the Magpies who have never won in eight matches.

Having recently notched his inaugural goal for the German national team, Nick Woltemade is anticipated to spearhead the line this weekend, with Elanga and Gordon aspiring to patrol the wings.

Yoane Wissa has not played for the club since signing from Brentford in the summer due to a knee injury, and Saturday's game comes too soon for the Congolese player.