Brighton vs Newcastle United: Kick-Off Nepal Time, Match Preview & Prediction

Brighton welcome in-form Newcastle to the Amex as both teams chase European football, with Yaya Toure making headlines ahead of Sunday’s showdown.

📅 Match Date: Sunday, May 4
⏰ Kick-Off Nepal Time: 6:45 PM (NST)
🏟️ Venue: Amex Stadium, Brighton

🕹️ What’s the story?
Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton are still in the hunt for a potential Europa Conference League spot, battling with Fulham and Bournemouth for eighth. A thrilling 3-2 win over West Ham last weekend showed their fighting spirit — and this week, they got a boost from a surprise guest: Yaya Toure.

The three-time Premier League winner visited the Seagulls’ training ground, sharing insights and motivation with the squad. Hürzeler hopes the experience will fuel his team as they take on one of the league’s most dangerous sides.

Newcastle, meanwhile, are guaranteed European football next season thanks to their EFL Cup win — but Eddie Howe’s Magpies want more. Currently 3rd, they’re pushing for a Champions League return, and a dominant 3-0 win over Ipswich last week reinforced their credentials.

📊 Current Standings
Brighton: 9th place, one point behind Fulham in the race for 8th.
Newcastle: 3rd place, aiming for Champions League qualification.

🧠 Head-to-Head
Newcastle have never won a Premier League match away to Brighton (D4 L3).
The reverse fixture this season ended in a 2-2 draw at St. James’ Park.

📋 Team News
🟢 Brighton
✅ In form: Kaoru Mitoma — scored in back-to-back matches as a super sub.
❌ Injuries: Pascal Groß (groin), Tariq Lamptey (hamstring), Solly March (ACL)

🖤 Newcastle United
🔥 On fire: Alexander Isak — 22 goals this season, but yet to score vs Brighton.
❌ Injuries: Nick Pope (shoulder), Joelinton (knee), Miguel Almirón (thigh)

🧮 Match Notes

• Newcastle have won 14 of their last 19 PL games — best form in the league since December.
• Brighton are unbeaten at home vs Newcastle in the Premier League.
• Brighton’s last 11 matches have all featured 3+ goals. Expect fireworks.

🔮 Kirib Prediction
This one promises goals and drama. Brighton play an open game, while Newcastle are relentless on the counter. The Seagulls have history on their side at home, but the Magpies’ form and firepower may finally break the curse.

🧠 Prediction: Brighton 2-3 Newcastle United
A high-scoring thriller with Isak breaking his Brighton duck and Newcastle edging closer to the Champions League.