A battle of Premier League newcomers will be held Saturday at St. James Park with Newcastle United and Blackpool. It’s a chance for each club to prove themselves among England’s best. Newcastle is predicted to take this match, but Blackpool could be a handful if they can get it together away from home.
The two clubs played twice last season in the Football Championship. Each team won the home game. Newcastle took a 4-1 win at St. James Park. Newcastle has two wins and a draw following the two losses earlier in the season. In the Premiership, they have one win, one loss and a draw, but are unbeaten at home. The club has scored 11 goals in the last five matches while allowing only four. They have been on a tear lately with 10 goals in the last three games.
Blackpool is the opposite and is going downhill after starting off the Premier League season with an impressive win. They have three losses, one win and a draw in the last five matches. They have a win, draw and loss to show for in the Premiership. They have scored nine goals in the last five matches, but have been spotty letting in 14 goals in that span.
Newcastle United deserves to win since Blackpool doesn’t look confident to win on the road. Unfortunately, there isn’t enough value on to back Newcastle straight. Your best bet is to lay Blackpool, covering the Newcastle win or draw.
NewcastleUnited vs. Blackpool Match Odds (provided by William Hill)
Newcastle United: 4/7
Draw: 11/4
Blackpool: 5/1