Southampton vs Newcastle: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups

Newcastle United travel to St. Mary’s Stadium this Saturday to take on Southampton in a Premier League clash. After their unbeaten run came to an abrupt halt last weekend, the Magpies aim to bounce back against a struggling Southampton side that is still searching for its first league win under manager Ivan Juric.

Match Details

• Location: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, England
• Date: Saturday, January 25
• Kick-off Time: 15:00 GMT / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
• Referee: Sam Barrott
• VAR: Chris Kavanagh

Newcastle’s Recent Form and Team News

Newcastle’s eight-game winning streak in all competitions came to a shocking end last weekend with a 4-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. The Magpies looked fatigued as Justin Kluivert’s hat-trick dismantled their defense. However, they remain firmly in contention for a top-four Premier League finish and will look to reignite their form against the league’s bottom side.

Eddie Howe will still be without key players, including Nick Pope, Callum Wilson, and Harvey Barnes. Martin Dubravka is expected to start in goal again, while the consistent midfield trio of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, and Joe Willock will provide stability. Newcastle’s attacking options, led by Alexander Isak, could prove too much for Southampton to handle.

Predicted Newcastle Lineup (4-3-3):
Dubravka; Trippier, Botman, Schar, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.

Southampton’s Struggles and Team News

Southampton sit at the bottom of the Premier League table, with only six points from 22 matches. Despite Ivan Juric’s attempts to stabilize the team with a more structured approach, the Saints remain winless in the league under his leadership.

The Saints face a growing injury list, with Tyler Dibling and Kamaldeen Sulemana ruled out. Aaron Ramsdale is a doubt due to a torso injury, but the team is hopeful he will be fit. Southampton will rely on their defensive setup and counterattacking opportunities to challenge Newcastle.

Predicted Southampton Lineup (5-3-2):
Ramsdale; Walker-Peters, Bree, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis, Manning; Downes, Fernandes, Aribo; Archer, Onuachu.

Head-to-Head Record

Newcastle have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning all of their last five matches against Southampton. Their most recent clash saw Newcastle secure a narrow 1-0 victory at St. James’ Park earlier this season.

Match Predictions

While Southampton have shown glimpses of improvement under Juric, their inability to secure points remains a significant concern. The Saints could pose some challenges with their counterattacking approach, but Newcastle, refreshed after a rare full week of preparation, are expected to have too much quality.

Prediction: Southampton 1-3 Newcastle

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