Premier League 2018/19: Week 10 Predictions

Southampton v Newcastle

Newcastle are in trouble, of that there is little doubt. They have no league wins, have lost each of their home matches and secured only two points all season. They are averaging less than a goal per game while conceding almost two. There are some signs of crowd unrest being directed not just against Mike Ashley but also Rafa Benitez, until now beyond criticism.

However, Southampton are not proving too formidable a force at home this year. They have only picked up two points from four home matches and have scored three goals while conceding seven in those matches.

Newcastle have possibly played better away from home, where Benitez's conservative tactics are better-suited to counter-attacking and are less open to hostile crowd reaction. Draws away to Cardiff and Palace, and single goal defeats to both Manchester clubs, are probably par for the course.

Both teams could do with a win in this match, but a lack of attacking verve on both sides suggests this will be a tight match with few goals. A 1-1 draw for me.