Newcastle odds-on favourites to win at St James' Park today as they push for a return to the top four - while recently promoted club Southampton are 6/1 underdogs according to Sky Bet
- Newcastle odds-on favourites to win their Premier League opener today
- Meanwhile, Southampton are 6/1 outsiders with Sky Bet to cause the upset
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After a fantastic campaign in 2023-24 that saw them finish top four in the Premier League for the first time since 2002-03 - Newcastle came back to the pack somewhat last season as they finished seventh.
However - it is worth noting that they were hindered by injuries in 2023-24 - and without a gruelling Champions League campaign to contend with this season, could the Magpies be in the hunt for top four yet again?
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Newcastle are odds-on favourites to win their league opener against Southampton at home
They certainly boast the talent to do so - but it's imperative they get off to a good start.
Fortunately for Eddie Howe's side, they don't have the toughest of tasks on paper in their Premier League opener today - as the North East club face recently promoted club Southampton at St James' Park.
The hosts are predicted to come away with the win according to Sky Bet - with Alexander Isak and Co valued at a short 1/3, while the visitors are 6/1 outsiders.
Meanwhile, for those predicting a draw, there are 9/2 odds available for each team to secure a point.
Sky Bet odds in Full-time Result market for Newcastle vs Southampton:
Newcastle 1/3
Southampton 6/1
Draw 9/2
- All odds are correct at the time of publication