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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United: Lee Ryder's weekend prediction

Newcastle United can pile more misery on the Seagulls by netting a second successive Premier League away win this weekend.

This one will be played out in front of the BT Sports cameras but be warned - a classic may not be on the cards.

Brighton were happy to try to hold out for a point at Tottenham Hotspur in midweek and a point may not be the worst outcome for them here either depending on how Cardiff get on at relegated Fulham.

Rafa Benitez pledged to play with more freedom once United were safe but old habits die hard.

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton (PA)

Lee Ryder's prediction

Last season's clash at the Amex was hardly a classic as Brighton ran out 1-0 winners when Tomer Hemed grabbed the only goal.

It was also a tight affair on Tyneside back in October when Baram Kayal's strike edged an abject game.

None of that inspires anybody going into this game and with Brighton looking nervous in the closing stages of the season, Chris Hughton's side would be happy to clamber over the line.

Given there will be nerves in the air maybe it'll be Newcastle's turn to nick it by the odd goal.

Referee

Mike Dean (Wirral)

It's time to step back into world of the Wirral whistler. Remember it's his world, we just live in it.

(Newcastle United)

Charity bet

Rondon to be an anytime scorer at 9/5.

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