Brentford - Newcastle: Can Newcastle outplay Brentford on the road?
On Sunday, November 9, Brentford will host Newcastle in a Premier League Matchweek 11 clash. The game kicks off at 15:00 CET, and I’m offering a betting tip for this encounter.
Brentford - Newcastle: Match facts and head-to-head
- Brentford have lost just one of their last four matches, winning the other three.
- Newcastle have suffered one defeat in their previous five games, winning the other four.
- The Magpies have scored at least once in ten consecutive matches.
- Newcastle have lost their last two away fixtures.
- Brentford score in both halves in 46 percent of their games this season, compared to Newcastle’s 38 percent.
- Newcastle haven’t lost a single game this season without scoring, while Brentford have done so in 15 percent of their matches.
- Newcastle have won 38 percent of their games without conceding; Brentford’s figure is 31 percent.
- In their most recent head-to-head meeting, Newcastle defeated Brentford 2–1.
Brentford - Newcastle: Match preview
Brentford have undergone significant changes since last season. They lost key players and their head coach, yet continue to deliver respectable performances. After ten rounds, the Bees have collected 13 points and sit 12th in the Premier League table. In their last outing, they fell 0–2 to Crystal Palace, but that ended a three-match winning streak.
Newcastle’s start to the season has been inconsistent as they aim to reassert themselves in the battle for European qualification. Last weekend, the Magpies lost 0–2 away to West Ham, but midweek they bounced back with a 2–0 Champions League win over Athletic Bilbao. In the Premier League standings, they currently occupy 13th place, just one point behind Brentford, with 12 points.
Both teams remain within striking distance of the top five — Brentford trail by five points, while Newcastle are six adrift. Given how tight the table is, both sides are still very much in contention.
Projected lineups
- Brentford: Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Ajer; Henderson, Yarmoliuk; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
- Newcastle United: Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Joelinton, Tonali, Guimaraes; Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes
Prediction
The teams are neck and neck in the standings, making this a crucial matchup, with only a single point separating them. My tip for this game: over 2.5 total goals.
