Newcastle vs Brentford prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 18, 2024
One of the quarterfinal matches of the English League Cup will be played on Wednesday at St. James' Park, where Newcastle will host Brentford. We offer a bet on the outcome of this match with good winning chances.
Match preview
Eddie Howe's team is confidently progressing through the English League Cup, having won three matches at different stages. On their way to the quarterfinals, they defeated several strong opponents, including Premier League representatives. In the first round, Newcastle narrowly beat Nottingham Forest away (1:1, on penalties 4:3).
Then, at home, the team secured clean-sheet victories over AFC Wimbledon (1:0) and Chelsea (2:0). Currently, the club is on a six-match unbeaten run in the League Cup, with four wins and two draws. Last season, the Magpies were halted at the quarterfinal stage, losing to Chelsea in a penalty shootout (1:1, on penalties 2:4). Last weekend, Newcastle defeated Leicester 4:0 in the Premier League, ending a four-game winless streak.
Meanwhile, London’s Brentford confidently advanced through three stages of the current League Cup campaign, although their opponents were relatively modest. The team started with a narrow away win over Colchester United (1:0), followed by home victories over Leyton Orient (3:1) and Sheffield Wednesday (1:1, on penalties 5:4).
Thomas Frank's side last reached the quarterfinals three years ago but lost to Chelsea (0:2). Notably, Brentford has suffered only one regular-time defeat in their last seven League Cup matches, recording three wins and three draws. Over the weekend, Brentford lost 1:2 to Chelsea in the Premier League. Currently, the Bees sit 11th in the league standings.
Probable lineups
- Newcastle: Pope, Livramento, Kelly, Hall, Schar, Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes, Isak, Almiron
- Brentford: Flekken, Van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Roerslev Rasmussen, Nørgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter, Mbeumo, Wissa
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Brentford won the last encounter, though Newcastle had won the previous five meetings.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet landed in four of the last five matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet succeeded in five of the last six encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the home team, offering odds of 1.58 for Newcastle's victory. We believe the Magpies will win this match and suggest betting on "Newcastle to Win."
