Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(10) 7 Goals 4 (7)
(9) 6 Assists 2 (5)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.3 (6.3)
26.8 Average Age 26.7
185.3 Average Height (cm) 182.1
(1) 1.2 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(52%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 50% (50%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.4)
(1.5) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Newcastle
Southampton
Player Reason Status Rating
Sven Botman Out N/A
Jamaal Lascelles Out N/A
Lewis Miley Out N/A
Matt Targett Out N/A
Callum Wilson Out N/A
Sandro Tonali Out 6.49
Fabian Schär Doubtful 6.52
Player Reason Status Rating
Kamaldeen Sulemana Out 6.09
Gavin Bazunu Out N/A
Adam Lallana Doubtful 6.45
Ross Stewart Doubtful 6.04

Team News

Newcastle
Southampton
  • Newcastle could head into the new Premier League season with as many as seven players sidelined.
  • Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles remain absent with long-term injuries.
  • Sandro Tonali's FA suspension will come to an end at the end of August.
  • Gavin Bazunu will remain sidelined with an Achilles injury until early 2025.
  • Kamaldeen Sulemana is still two to three weeks away from returning, while Adam Lallana and Ross Stewart are both working on their match fitness.

Prediction

  • Newcastle will be looking to bounce back from last season's seventh-placed finish, as they go back on the hunt for European football once more.
  • Southampton return to the top-flight following success in the Championship play-offs, with the sole aim of Premier League survival.
  • It is difficult to see anything other than a resounding win for the hosts on the opening day.
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User Predictions

Comments (9)

 
  • That red card is a joke, the ones like Brereton should be off the pitch instead.

  • I watched match and plz corect it throw in 12-19 is corect

  • Change throw in match newcastle vs southampton 17/08/2024 corect it sum 12-19 (31) plz change

  • Isak TSA -110

  • @KingKeno These damn red cards lmao

  • Newcastle W

  • Newcastle have said that Sandro Tonali’s ban runs up to and including August 27th , allowing him to return to action from August 28th.

  • Newcastle have Won only 4 of their last 10 EPL home games.

  • 2-2