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

Newcastle United vs Brentford FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Newcastle, fresh off their historic EFL Cup triumph, returns to action after the international break with a Premier League matchup  against Brentford at St. James’ Park this Wednesday. Having toppled league leaders Liverpool to claim the EFL Cup, the Magpies are poised to use this momentum to surge forward, aiming to rekindle their Champions League aspirations. 

Brentford, however, will be hungry for a repeat of their last encounter, where they stunned Newcastle with a 4-2 victory. With that memorable result in their sights, the Bees will be looking to spoil the Magpies' momentum at St. James’ Park where they are yet to win a Premier League match. 

Current Standings: Newcastle, sitting comfortably in 6th place with 47 points, will be aiming to push for a top-four spot, while Brentford, in 11th with 41 points, will be eager to close the gap and make a late-season surge. 

Head-to-Head Record: In their seven Premier League encounters, Newcastle have firmly held the upper hand, winning five times and losing just once to Brentford.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Newcastle United Preview

Eddie Howe has finally brought a long-awaited trophy to St James' Park, ending a 70-year drought. It's been two weeks since that unforgettable moment, and both the team and fans are still basking in the glory. But with the Champions League spot hanging in the balance, Howe’s side must quickly regain focus after a tough spell, losing three of their last five league games. 

Sitting sixth in the league with 47 points, Newcastle have a golden opportunity on Sunday. A victory could see them leapfrog Chelsea and Manchester City into fourth place—provided other results fall in their favor. The race for Champions League football is heating up, and the Magpies are right in the mix.

Key Stats

1. Newcastle have won three of their last five home games in the league with the two defeats coming in the last three.
2. The Magpies have lost four of their last seven PL games while conceding two or more goals in each one of those defeats.
3. Alexander Isak leads Newcastle United in Premier League goals for the 2024/25 season, having scored 19 goals. 

Team News 

Lewis Hall’s season is over due to a foot injury, joining long-term absentees Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman on the sidelines. But the biggest setback for Newcastle is the loss of Anthony Gordon, who will be serving his final game out due to suspension. 

Newcastle United  Probable XI - Pope (GK); Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes

Brentford FC Preview

St. James’ Park is buzzing with joy, but that could quickly turn into gloom if Thomas Frank’s Brentford pulls off another away-day masterclass. The Bees have been unstoppable on the road, winning their last five Premier League away games—the only team to do so this season. Another victory would not only extend their streak to six but also place them in elite company as just the second team in Premier League history to achieve this feat while starting the round outside the top ten. If the Bees keep their impressive away form going, they’ll climb level on points with 10th-placed Bournemouth, keeping their mid-table ambitions alive.

Key Stats

1. Brentford has scored two or more goals in four of their last five away games.
2. The Bees have managed to keep only two clean sheets in their last nine league games.
3. Brentford's top scorers in the Premier League are Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, each with 15 goals. 

Team News 

Brentford could be shorthanded at St James' Park, with key attackers Gustavo Gomes, Fabio Carvalho, Thiago Rodrigues, and Joshua Dasilva all expected to miss out.

Brentford Probable XI - Flekken (GK); Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa

NEWCASTLE UNITED vs BRENTFORD FC
Winning Prediction

Newcastle will be riding high after their recent EFL Cup victory over Liverpool, while Brentford will be aiming for their sixth consecutive away win. However, Brentford are still seeking their first-ever Premier League victory at St James' Park. Despite this, tactically, Brentford appear to be a good match for Newcastle, possessing the physicality to compete in defensive duels and presenting a significant counter-attacking threat. Consequently, Brentford will likely be confident in their ability to make an impact on Wednesday. Newcastle are considered the favorites to win, with odds at 1.74, compared to Brentford's odds of 4.30, and the odds for a draw also standing at 4.30. Interestingly, for a change, we are inclined to back Brentford for a win in this encounter.

Brentford to Win (2-1)

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