Prediction: Newcastle vs Burnley – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Newcastle win

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Seeking an immediate Premier League response on Saturday afternoon, Newcastle will welcome Burnley to St. James’ Park this weekend.

Newcastle

Starting with the hosts, suffering last-gasp heartbreak at home against Tottenham on Tuesday night as they eventually had to settle for a pulsating 2-2 stalemate at St. James’ Park, Newcastle are seeking an immediate response here. Missing out on the chance to skyrocket their way into the top-half of the Premier League table, the former Bournemouth boss is still searching for some crucial stability. Slumping to a Champions League collapse on foreign soil last week as they fell to a 2-1 loss away at French outfit Marseille, Newcastle have won just a trio of their previous seven appearances across all competitions. Nevertheless, smelling a golden opportunity this weekend, Howe’s side have impressed with their extended success on home soil. In fact, the Magpies are unbeaten in all of their last seven showdowns at St. James’ Park (six wins, one draw).

Newcastle Team News

Yet to make his Newcastle debut and enduring a real injury crisis since arriving on Tyneside, Howe’s men will once again be without summer recruit Yoane Wissa. Likewise, veteran defender Kieran Trippier remains a major doubt with a hamstring issue.

Both coming off the bench and finding the net against Tottenham earlier in the week, the duo of England international Anthony Gordon and skipper Bruno Guimaraes will should be handed full recalls. Making an immediate impact since arriving at St. James’ Park, Nick Woltemade will lead Howe’s charge in the final third.

Burnley

As for the visitors, while Burnley might have only made their Premier League return this season, Scott Parker’s men have an almighty battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of their top-flight status this time around. Putting in another toothless performance earlier in the week as they fell to a 1-0 loss at home against Crystal Palace boss, it is no secret that the Clarets are almost universally regarded as a standout relegation contender this year. Marking their return from November’s international break with a routine 2-0 loss at home against Chelsea, the former Fulham boss has seen his downbeat squad lose each of their previous five consecutive Premier League appearances by an aggregate score of 11-3. Likewise, shipping 28 top-flight goal so far this season, Burnley hold the second-worst defensive tally among England’s elite.

Burnley Team News

All still dealing with respective long-term injury issues and waiting to make a single appearance this season, Burnley will travel to St. James’ Park without the trio of Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer and Switzerland international Zeki Amdouni here. Ahead of a speedy turnaround, Parker could be temped to make some alterations this weekend.

Despite still waiting to open his account after completing a permanent move from Chelsea over the summer, Armando Broja could be handed a rare start. Fellow new recruit and former Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka will start between the sticks on his return to Tyneside.

Newcastle vs Burnley Key Factors to Consider

• When Newcastle and Burnley last met in May 2024, the Magpies stormed their way to a 4-1 victory at St. James’ Park.
• In fact, Newcastle have won all of their previous six consecutive Premier League showdowns against Saturday’s guests.
• Howe’s side are unbeaten in all of their last seven consecutive appearances at St. James’ Park (six wins, one draw).
• Burnley have lost each of their previous five consecutive Premier League appearances by an aggregate score of 11-3.
• Shipping 28 Premier League goals so far this season, Burnley hold the second-worst defensive tally among England’s elite.

Conclusion

Despite suffering last-gasp heartbreak at home against Tottenham earlier in the week, Newcastle will rightfully be smelling a golden opportunity here. Landing a routine 4-1 romp when they last met Burnley back in May 2024, Howe’s men do hold a dominant record against Saturday’s guests. In fact, the Magpies have won all of their previous six straight Premier League meetings and they are rightfully installed as a landslide contender this weekend. Meeting a Burnley squad who have lost all of their last five straight top-flight matchups by an aggregate score of 11-3, we are backing what should be a routine home victory.

Verdict: Newcastle win

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet