Newcastle United vs Southampton Prediction: will the guests manage to pick up points?

Prediction for the EPL match which will take place on August 17. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Newcastle United failed to maintain the top level of play that was shown in the 2022-23 season. The club failed to qualify from the Champions League group, failed to qualify for the Europa League play-offs and failed to qualify for the European Cup for the new campaign. With 60 points, the squad finished the EPL campaign in seventh place but were left out of European football due to MU's success in the domestic cup. In the summer, the team managed to play seven friendly matches, five of which ended in a winning outcome, in two meetings the club lost to their opponents.

Southampton did not linger long after the departure from the Premier League. In the first season in the Championship they achieved the goal and returned to the elite of English football. The task was not easy to fulfil, in the final play-off for the exit to the EPL, the Saints were stronger than Leeds United with a minimum margin of 1:0. The team also played seven friendlies this summer: four wins, one defeat and two draws.

The management of Newcastle United continues to trust the mentor Eddie Howe, despite the disappointing outcome of the previous campaign as a whole. Definitely, they will be energised to rectify the situation, the depth and power of the squad allows them to fight for high positions again. Southampton awaits a very unpleasant trip to St James Park. We expect that the guests will not be able to mark their return to the EPL with points. There will be a quick goal and a win for the favorite.