Newcastle vs Brentford: Premier League Preview and Prediction
Newcastle and Brentford are back in action after the international break. The Magpies host the Bees at St. James’ Park on Wednesday. Newcastle are pushing for Champions League qualification—and that means they need to keep their momentum going. Brentford, meanwhile, are looking to close in on the top four.
Team News & Tactics
Newcastle United
Eddie Howe will be without Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Jamaal Lascelles, and Anthony Gordon due to injuries. Newcastle are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, focusing on midfield dominance and attacking transitions.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes.
Alexander Isak will spearhead the attack, supported by Jacob Murphy and Harvey Barnes on the flanks. Bruno Guimaraes will play a pivotal role in midfield, linking defense and attack.
Brentford
Thomas Frank faces several absences, including Rico Henry, Fabio Carvalho, and Aaron Hickey. Brentford are expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing defensive solidity and counterattacking play.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Flekken; Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa.
Yoane Wissa will lead the line for Brentford with Bryan Mbeumo and Kevin Schade providing width and pace in attack.
Key Stats
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Newcastle are unbeaten in their last six home matches against Brentford (W5 D1).
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Brentford have won five consecutive Premier League away games—the longest current streak in the league.
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Newcastle have dropped only seven points from winning positions this season—the lowest in the Premier League.
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Brentford have scored 14 goals in their last five away matches while conceding just twice.
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Yoane Wissa has scored in three of Brentford’s last four league games.
Player to Watch
Yoane Wissa (Brentford)
Wissa has been scoring goals for fun lately. He’s netted in three of his last four Premier League matches. Brentford will be looking to him to exploit Newcastle’s weaknesses down the other end of the pitch. Those weaknesses are very much there for the taking.
Newcastle vs Brentford Prediction
Newcastle have home advantage and a strong midfield to call upon. But Brentford have shown they can get results on the road—and their counter-attacking threat is a real worry for Newcastle. That could make this a real 50-50 game. A draw wouldn’t be a huge surprise given both teams’ strengths.
Newcastle United 2-2 Brentford
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