Newcastle United are in incredible form ahead of Sunday’s trip to the south coast. The Magpies are on a three-game winning streak and sit fourth in the division.
A win against Southampton on Sunday could send Newcastle into third place depending on Tottenham’s result versus Liverpool later in the day.
Back on the road this weekend. 👊🔜 #SOUNEW HWTL! ⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/v9q169D8QZ— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) November 1, 2022
Back on the road this weekend. 👊🔜 #SOUNEW HWTL! ⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/v9q169D8QZ
Newcastle United lost just one of their 13 matches this season in the league. The only team to defeat Newcastle were Liverpool, who needed a 95th-minute winner at Anfield to claim all three points.
Sunday’s opponent, Southampton, are 17th in the table after 13 games. The Saints are one point above the relegation zone, and they could start Sunday in the bottom three depending on Saturday’s matches.
Newcastle United are unbeaten in five of their last six games versus Southampton. Last season, Newcastle took four points from six against the Saints, and they are on a three-game unbeaten run against Sunday’s home team.
The Magpies are the Premier League’s form team. They took 16 points from the last 18 points on offer. Newcastle outscored their last six opponents 16-3.
Southampton took five points from the last six games in the division. They were outscored 9-4 in those six games. Goalscoring has been an issue for Southampton. They have 11 goals after 13 games, which is the joint third-lowest number of goals this season.
There were under 2.5 goals scored in Southampton's last four Premier League games. They scored just three goals across those four games.
Newcastle took nine points from six matches on the road this season. They picked up two wins and three draws on their travels. Goals aren’t flowing for Newcastle away from St James’ Park.
They scored just eight times in six road games while conceding five to opponents.
The Saints are the league’s worst home team, with six points from six games. Their last three home games ended without a win.
Howe does have an extensive injury list with seven players on it. Alexander Isak, Joelinton, Karl Darlow, Matt Ritchie, Emil Krafth, and Paul Dummett are all ruled out of action.
Defender Fabian Schar could return to the team in time for the fixture following a thigh strain.
Ralph Hasenhuttl has three players on the injury list, as the manager faces down the pressure at St Mary’s. Hasenhuttl could be sacked during the World Cup break, and fears grow over the future for the manager.
He will be without Valentino Livramento and Kyle Walker-Peters due to leg injuries, and the full-backs will be a major absence. Centre-back Armel Bella-Kotchap could return to the squad following a shoulder injury.
Newcastle are the league’s form team, and their brilliant play should continue on Sunday with a win away from home. The Magpies should post a 2-0 away win at St Mary’s. The league has seen 3.97% of matches this season end 2-0 to the away side.