The Matchday 30 clash in the Premier League between Newcastle and Brentford will take place on April 2 at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle vs. Brentford: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Newcastle
Eddie Howe's side played only one league match in March. Playing away, the club narrowly defeated West Ham 1-0. This victory lifted them to sixth place, just two points shy of the Champions League zone, with a game in hand. Notably, the team won the English League Cup mid-last month, marking their first trophy in 70 years.
- The team's uncompromising streak in the Premier League stands at 14 matches (9 wins and 5 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Newcastle's last 9 league games.
- The club has scored at least three goals in 5 of their last 7 home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Newcastle (4-3-3)
Nick Pope – Kieran Trippier, Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn – Jacob Murphy, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali – Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes, Joelinton.
Defenders Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles, along with midfielder Lewis Hall, are out due to injuries. Forward Anthony Gordon will miss the match due to suspension.
Brentford
The Londoners played their last match away, securing a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth. Before that, they went two consecutive Premier League matches without a win: a home draw with Everton (1-1) and a loss to Aston Villa (0-1). Thomas Frank's team is currently in 11th place, just six points away from the European spots. Notably, the average number of goals in their current Premier League matches is 3.28, the fourth highest in the league.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 7 of Brentford's last 8 Premier League games.
- In their last five league matches, the club has suffered only one defeat (3 wins and 1 draw).
- The Londoners are unbeaten in six consecutive away Premier League matches (5 wins and 1 draw).
Predicted lineup for Brentford (4-2-3-1)
Mark Flekken – Keane Lewis-Potter, Nathan Collins, Ethan Pinnock, Kristoffer Ajer – Christian Nørgaard, Vitaly Janelt – Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard, Bryan Mbeumo – Yoane Wissa.
Defender Rico Henry, midfielders Fábio Carvalho and Josh Dasilva, along with forward Gustavo Nunes, are in the club's infirmary.
Referee
Peter Bankes (England)
Matches – 17 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 67;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 19;
Penalties – 18%.
Newcastle vs. Brentford: Match Prediction
The hosts of the upcoming match are in high spirits. Just a few weeks ago, they managed to win a trophy by defeating the current league leaders Liverpool 2-1 in the English League Cup final. Buoyed by this success, Eddie Howe's team will aim for victory from the start, having already achieved their minimum target and now striving for a Champions League spot. The chance to break into the top four is high.
Brentford has been inconsistent at home, but they are currently on a five-match winning streak away in the Premier League. Beating the Londoners will be challenging, yet I am confident in a home win. However, the visitors are unlikely to leave without scoring: in their last 11 away Premier League matches, they failed to score only twice. Meanwhile, Newcastle has scored in seven consecutive home league games, with at least three goals scored in each. Notably, the hosts have won 5 of the last 6 head-to-head league encounters, with at least three goals scored in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
My prediction: Home win and Total Over 2.5 goals
