Brentford FC vs Newcastle United, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Brentford FC vs Newcastle United Match Prediction & Analysis

Brentford look like two different teams depending on whether they play home or away. At home, they walked all over a struggling Leicester by 4 goals, to hand Ruud Van Nistlerooy his first defeat. But, on the road they struggled against Aston Villa, slumping to a 3-1 loss. This summarises their season. Kevin Schade’s hat-trick versus the Foxes was music to bees ears. Brentford have now scored in four consecutive home league fixtures for the first time since 1984. 

They also did on the road, against Aston Villa, just not to the same magnitude as one would expect. The scoreline would’ve got worse for Thomas Franks’ men had it not been for Mark Flekken’s acrobatic saves. The Bees have won 6 games, which have all been at the G-Tech Community stadium, but none away from home. Only Southampton have performed as badly as Brenford on the road. If Brentford get the better of Newcastle in the Premier League, they will also want to produce the same outcome when both these teams face in the Quarter Finals of the EFL Cup in two weeks time. 

Newcastle did to Liverpool in the 90th minute, what Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace did to Newcastle in stoppage time. With 90 seconds of injury time left to play, the Magpies were licking their wounds, as Munoz beat Nick Pope with a towering header at the far-post. That strike cancelled out a beautifully worked freekick by Newcastle early in the 8th minute. 

As much as they hated taking a point at Selhurst Park, they will be happy to do the same at St.James’ against league leaders Liverpool. The Magpies blew two leads after a sublime Mohammad Salah masterclass. It was billed as the most entertaining game in the Premier League so far. Fabian Schar was lucky to hook in the cross, as Newcastle and Liverpool both missed plenty of opportunities. Although Howe’s men showed quality and desire, they’re a team labelled equally as inconsistent as Brentford. 

Head to Head Record - Both teams have played each other 9 times. The Bees have won 1, the Magpies won a whopping 7 with a solitary draw played out. 

Current Standings - Thomas Franks’ men are 9th on the table with 20 points. Eddie Howe’s are one position below with only goal difference separating both sides. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Brentford FC Preview

Brentford are winless in all six of their Premier League meetings with Newcastle (D1 L5), the most they’ve faced an opponent without ever winning in the competition. Brentford have won more home points than any other side in the Premier League this season (19). Unfortunately, Thomas Frank has been unable to replicate the same form on the road. If a solution can be found, Brentford could easily be breathing down Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal’s neck. 

Brentford have won their last four Premier League home games, conceding the first goal in each of the last three of these. No side in Premier League history has won four consecutive home games having conceded the first goal in each. Frank’s philosophy of whoever scores the most goals wins, has been imprinted on this side now - who have scored 16 goals in four games. 

Player to watch out for

Yoane Wissa has scored in each of his last six Premier League home games for Brentford, netting eight goals in total. Overall, he’s scored 18 goals at Gtech Community Stadium in the competition, just one fewer than Ivan Toney’s record of 19. Having not scored or assisted in any of his first 27 home Premier League appearances for Brentford, Mikkel Damsgaard has been involved in a goal in each of his last four at the Gtech Community Stadium (1 goal, 4 assists).

Injury - Henry, Hickey, Dasilva, Nunes, Ajer and Jensen are all ruled out.  

Brentford Probable Starting Lineup - Flekken (GK), van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter (DEF), Yarmolyuk, Janelt, Damsgaard (MID), Mbeumo, Wissa, Damsgaard (FWD).

Newcastle United Preview

Newcastle have won their last five away league games against Brentford. Alexander Isak will want to add a few goals to his tally and continue his splendid form. In the Magpies’ league history, they’ve only ever won more consecutive away games against Derby. Newcastle have kept just one clean sheet in their last 13 Premier League away games against London sides, shipping 26 goals in the process. Indeed, they’ve conceded at least twice in eight of their last 10 games in the capital. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has never lost a Premier League game against Brentford (W5 D1), one of three sides he’s faced without losing along with Swansea (W4 D2) and Leeds (W1 D2). Having won each of his last five against the Bees, he’s looking to win six league games in a row against an opponent for the first time in his entire managerial career.

Player to watch out for

Harvey Barnes has scored seven goals in his last 13 Premier League appearances in London, while he’s netted away at Brentford in each of the last two campaigns, for Leicester in 2022-23 and the Magpies on the final day of last season.

Consistency issues

Newcastle’s previous five games have been topsy-turvy. It started with a brilliant display of attacking and defensive brilliance against a title-challenging Arsenal side. That spark trickled onto City Ground, when the Magpies got the better of Nuno’s men. A sudden slump took effect before the International break against West Ham at home. The fans were more than displeased with their team’s performance, and ever since Newcastle have managed to collect only two points against the Eagles and the Reds. Eddie Howe is one manager on a rollercoaster ride.

Injury - Botman, Lascelles and Krafth are ruled out. 

Newcastle Probable Starting Lineup - Pope (GK), Schar, Livramento, Burn, Hall (DEF), Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton (MID), Murphy, Isak, Gordon (FWD).

BRENTFORD FC vs NEWCASTLE UNITED
Winning Prediction

It’s a tricky match up with 2 of the most inconsistent teams along with Manchester United in the Premier League. Knowing Brentford are at home it would be easy to just go with them. But Newcastle have picked up their pieces. The Magpies were close to beating Palace and Liverpool. Although Howe would embrace 2 points whole-heartedly. The Bees have one goal and one goal only i.e. to produce goals. Home support might just give them the added edge. Considering Newcastle put so much energy in the midweek Liverpool game, we should expect some tired legs. 

Brentford FC to Win (2-1)

1xBet

330% up to ₹65,000 on your 1st Deposit with Reg Code: TOPBK

BET NOW