Newcastle United vs Brentford Prediction and Betting Tips | 18th December 2024

The EFL Cup is back in action with another set of matches this week as Brentford lock horns with Eddie Howe's Newcastle United side in an important encounter at St. James' Park on Wednesday. Both teams have been inconsistent over the past year and will want to win this game.

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Brentford are in 11th place in the Premier League standings and have not managed to be consistent on the domestic front this season. The away side suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of Chelsea over the weekend and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.

Newcastle United, on the other hand, are in 12th place in the league table and have failed to meet expectations this season. The Magpies thrashed Leicester City by a comprehensive 4-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.

Newcastle United vs Brentford Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Newcastle United have a good historical record against Brentford and have won 13 out of the 19 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Brentford's five victories.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in the Premier League earlier this month and ended in a comprehensive 4-2 victory for Brentford, with the Bees clinching a second-half comeback at home.
Brentford were on a winless run of six matches on the trot against Newcastle United in all competitions before their 4-2 victory against the Magpies in their previous game.
The last two matches between Newcastle United and Brentford in the Premier League have witnessed 12 goals, with neither team being able to keep a clean sheet.

Newcastle United vs Brentford Prediction

Newcastle United have a strong squad at their disposal but have blown hot and cold in recent weeks. The likes of Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes have stepped up to the plate for the Magpies and will look to make their mark this week.

Brentford can pack a punch on their day and have troubled Newcastle United in the recent past. Newcastle United are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Brentford

Newcastle United vs Brentford Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Newcastle United to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Newcastle United to score first - Yes