Southampton vs Newcastle United Prediction: 25/1/2025

The Southampton FC vs Newcastle United will take place during the Premier League on Saturday, 25 January 2025, at 16:00. Matchday 23 will witness survival-seeking Southampton against Newcastle United fighting for a top four spot during the fixture in Saint Mary’s Stadium.

Match Prediction: Southampton FC vs Newcastle United

It is a great prediction about this game in favor of the away win for Newcastle United. The Magpies have certainly had a good season, in contrast to the struggling Southampton. With 38 points, placed at 4th place in the league as it is, Newcastle is very well placed; then comes Southampton, rooted at the bottom with only 6 points.

So far, this season has been a nightmare for Southampton, as they sit at the bottom of the Premier League table with one win, three draws, and 17 losses. Their awful goal difference of -34 is the sum of problems in both attack and defense as they have only scored 13 goals while leaking 47.

Their plight is most acute at home, where they have won only one and drawn just one of their last 10 matches. A 3-2 loss to Nottingham Forest in their last game showed some attacking promise but ended in disappointment.

Manager Ivan Jurić is a tactician of high press; he too had his share of problems laying out his method. Frailties at the back and inconsistencies upfront are areas where Saints have been hurt all through the season.

Newcastle United: Eyeing Champions League Football

Newcastle United, on the other hand, has had a good season so far. Their position in the league is now 4th; they have obtained 11 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, scored 38 goals and conceded 26. This indicates a balance as they can effectively attack and then defend solidly.

Their away performance has been impressive with 5 wins, 3 draws, and losing just 3 away matches. However, the latest result of losing 4-1 to home team AFC Bournemouth is a wake-up call for even the best teams that no one is immune to complacency.

Under Eddie Howe, Newcastle has morphed into a competitive and cohesive unit. Tactical acumen from Howe and his focus on an attacking, high-energy style have seen success and have made Newcastle a serious contender for Champions League qualification.

Previous Encounters

Newcastle United edged the previous game between the two teams 1-0. Such a victory aligns well with the recent trend of matches between the teams, where Magpies have emerged dominant.

Head-to-Head Statistics

In the last five games among them in any competition, Newcastle has won all, making the team superior compared to Southampton over this period.

Last Matches

Southampton have managed to pick slight improvements in the last five matches with one win besides four losses. This lone win gives them something to hope for, but it is not enough to mask the struggles they have faced this season.

Newcastle, despite their recent stumble against Bournemouth, has been in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches. Their strong performances underline their status as favorites heading into this game.

Last Games

• Southampton latest game lost to Nottingham Forest by a score of 3-2.
• Newcastle United latest game lost to Bournemouth at home by 4-1.

Prediction

Considering the significant gap in form, league standing, and head-to-head dominance, Newcastle United is expected to secure a comfortable victory. While Southampton will fight hard to secure much-needed points in their relegation battle, Newcastle’s superior quality and consistent performances make them the likely winners.

And for the bold bettor, both teams to score may bring an interesting element to the choices of bets. However, Newcastle United quality with the momentum they bring, this is enough to help them go through.

Prediction: Newcastle United 3:1 Southampton