On-form Newcastle United travel to 14th placed Brentford. A win for Newcastle would see the Geordies leapfrog Brentford firmly placing the Bees in the relegation dogfight. Read our free predictions and betting picks for the game here.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Handicap – Newcastle (+0.5) – 1.57
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Full-Time Result – Newcastle – 3.0
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— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC)
Handicap – Newcastle (+0.5)
On the two-way handicap, Newcastle is +0.5 effectively making this a double chance bet, as a Newcastle win or a draw will see your bet come in. The Geordies are unbeaten in six matches with only Liverpool and Manchester United (both seven) on longer unbeaten runs.
Newcastle to win
Newcastle are surprisingly long odds for this one considering their unbeaten streak. Perhaps the bookies are considering general poor away form over the whole season.
However, the draw away to West Ham last weekend was encouraging and Brentford who have only claimed one point from their last seven matches should not pose the threat the Hammers did.
? Eddie Howe spoke with the media this morning ahead of Saturday’s trip to Brentford.
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Preliminary review and match prediction for Brentford vs Newcastle United
Brentford come into this match on the poorest form in the league based on the six-game form table, having claimed just a draw with Crystal Palace during that span.
In Brentford’s defence though, every team in that six-game span apart from Palace currently sits in the top seven so it hasn’t exactly been an easy schedule.
The Bees may feel confident coming back home to play against a team below them in the league, however, this Newcastle side is a very different proposition to the one prior to the transfer window.
The Geordies have been on brilliant form since the Christmas period with only Liverpool and Man United on longer unbeaten streaks.
The last six games have produced three wins and three draws. Newcastle have scored in every match, but only one match – a 3-1 win over Everton – has seen the Toon Army score multiple times.
It is in defence where Newcastle has been most impressive, conceding just four goals during this six-game stretch.
With Brentford only scoring three goals in their last six matches, this game looks set for not too many goals and it might be just the one goal that decides it. Under 1.5 goals in the match can be backed at 3.25.
Safe Bets
Particularly at home, Brentford tend to get off to slow starts doing much of their better work in the second half.
In the first 30 minutes of home matches, Brentford have scored just three goals and conceded six. In that same period in away matches, Newcastle have scored just two goals and conceded four. With both teams struggling in front of goal, the match to be a draw after 30 minutes can be backed at 1.65.
Brentford vs Newcastle United Team News
Christian Eriksen will feature in Brentford’s matchday squad for the first time. Former Newcastle man, Ivan Toney, has missed the last three matches but will be desperate to face his former side.
Allan Saint-Maximin has been ruled out for this one. Ryan Fraser came off with a hamstring injury against West Ham but has since trained. If, however, Fraser cannot play, Joelinton might be moved from midfield to attack with Bruno Guimaraes making his full debut.
Possible Starting Lineups
Brentford: Raya, Ajer, Jansson, Pinnock, Canos, Baptiste, Norgaard, Janelt, Henry, Mbeumo, Toney
Newcastle United: Dubravka, Manquillo, Schar, Burn, Targett, Willock, Shelvey, Joelinton, Fraser, Wood, Murphy
Highlighted Player – Joe Willock
Willock had a great game against West Ham last week picking the ball up from deep and running at the Hammers defence, generally giving them problems. Willock also weighed in with his first goal of the season in first-half stoppage time.
More of the same is needed here with Saint-Maximin missing his second straight game.
Most popular FAQ for Brentford vs Newcastle United
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
These sides contested a 3-3 draw at St James’ Park on 20 November 2021.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture will be played at Brentford Community Stadium.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at William Hill for Brentford vs Newcastle United.
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