After lifting the Carabao Cup and following all of the celebrations with the Toon Army to mark the first major domestic honour in 70 years, Newcastle must now focus on the Premier League, where they have a tough game against Brentford at hand. The Bees have established themselves as a tough team this season and will surely give Newcastle a run for their money.
Newcastle United Team News
Eddie Howe and his team are still in pursuit of a top 4 finish, with the margins between all involved in the battle being small. Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle, and Brighton are the main contenders, but even the likes of Fulham and Aston Villa are not that far behind. There isn’t a whole lot of football left to be played, so any missteps at this stage might have dire consequences. For Newcastle, only a win at home against Brentford will suffice, but the Magpies must address their form in the Premier League. As it stands, the team has lost 2 of its last 5 league matches at home and won the remaining 3. Overall, Newcastle has suffered 3 defeats in their last 5 Premier League matches – against Liverpool, Manchester City and Fulham, with the latter 2 being competitors in the top 4 race.
Brentford Team News
Brentford has established itself in the Premier League mid-table and needs not fear relegation. At the same time, their point tally, which stands at 41, puts them 8 points off the top 4. While a push for the top seems unlikely for The Bees, they remain a particularly tough team to play against. Thomas Frank’s men are currently on a 6-game undefeated streak on the road, with Brentford even managing to win their last 5 Premier League away games. In an even more impressive feat, the team has kept 3 clean sheets across those 5 wins on the road and has only conceded 2 goals in total. This newfound success on the road might be just what Brentford need to come out victorious against Newcastle.
Head-to-Head-Games
The reason why Brentford’s success on the road in recent weeks might be what they need against Newcastle is that the Bees have never won a trip to St James’ Park. Newcastle has also managed to win in the last 3 times in which they hosted Brentford. Two of those 3 fixtures were Premier League matches, with the most recent one being a Carabao Cup quarter-final.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Newcastle United FC | 38 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 66 | WDWLL |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Brentford FC | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 56 | WWWLD |
Newcastle United – Brentford Betting Prediction
My pick here is for a Newcastle United win. Sure, it is going to be a tough game, especially given Brentford’s stellar form on the road. However, Newcastle is still in the race for the top 4, and that battle is heating up. Yes, winning the Carabao Cup is a great achievement, but the main goal in front of the team remains qualifying for UCL football next season. And that can only happen through winning against Brentford, as any wrong steps this late in the season might be what ultimately fails Eddie Howe and his team in their pursuits.
Betting Tip: Newcastle United To Win
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Odds: 1.75
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