Newcastle United v Brugge predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Newcastle United v Brugge predictions Europa League Uefa, International	25/10/2012 21:05	full time result	Newcastle United win	1.67	Bet at Stan James
Betting prediction was written by Ian

NEWCASTLE UNITED V BRUGGE PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Newcastle have made a moderate start to the season in England as they look to improve upon last season’s finishing position of fifth. They have won just two of eight matches played this season to date. Games involving the side have averaged 2.75 goals with Newcastle conceding marginally more than they have scored. Brugge are the current league leaders in Belgium after 11 matches. Those matches have seen on average almost four goals per game.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Newcastle were in contention for a place in the Champions League right up to the last three games of last season. Their form has dipped this year and they drew their last match against local rivals Sunderland at the weekend. They had just 34% of the possession in that match which suggests efficiency in front of goal and in defence. French international Yohan Cabaye is a key player and he scored against Sunderland. Brugge have not won any of their last three matches which is poor form for a side at the top of the table.

NEWCASTLE UNITED - BRUGGE PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Newcastle are a difficult team to beat at home and last season they lost just three league matches at home. After a great start to the season Brugge have had some moderate results recently and they are not playing well enough to beat Newcastle away from home. Newcastle beat Bordeaux 3-0 in their latest Eurpaa League tie at their own ground and another win is anticipated against Brugge.

Back a Newcastle win at 1.67 with Stan James.

NEWCASTLE UNITED - BRUGGE PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Relative current form indicates that Newcastle can avoid defeat in this match at least. An away win is the most unlikely outcome so backing Newcastle without a start makes sense. This will be a winning bet if Newcastle win and voided if the match ends in a draw. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap

Take the 1.28 for Newcastle +0 with Pinnacle Sports.

NEWCASTLE UNITED - PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Eight of Brugge’s eleven league games played this season have produced more than three goals and a similar outcome is expected against Newcastle. Both teams are likely to score in this match and if Newcastle’s goals per game home average is maintained more than two goals will be scored.

188Bet go 1.86 for more than 2 goals.