Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Two camps who are seeking immediate Premier League responses on Sunday afternoon, Brentford will welcome Newcastle to west London.
Brentford
Starting with the hosts, while Brentford might have eventually fallen to a 2-0 loss away at Crystal Palace last weekend, Keith Andrews’ men should take plenty of positives from their bright start to proceedings. Despite opening up the 2025/26 campaign widely regarded as a standout relegation contender, the Bees find themselves sat within touching distance of climbing into the top-half of the Premier League standings. Springing an almighty upset on October 25th as they secured a pulsating 3-2 victory at home against defending champions Liverpool, Brentford have won three of their previous four appearances across all competitions. It should also be highlighted, despite heading into October’s international break with a close-fought 1-0 loss against Manchester City, that is the only defeat that Andrews’ side have suffered from any of their first six showdowns in west London.
Brentford Team News
Yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this season, Josh Dasilva remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee issue. However, recently returning from a muscle issue, Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson could get some more minutes under his belt.
Enjoying what has been a sensational start to proceedings and already bagging six Premier League strikes, Brazilian marksman Igor Thiago will spearhead Brentford’s charge. Making an immediate impact after completing a shock summer switch from Ajax, England international Jordan Henderson will start in the middle of the park.
Newcastle
As for the visitors, landing a 2-0 Champions League victory against Athletic Bilbao earlier in the week, Newcastle have enjoyed a real European flurry. However, despite their extended success on the continent, Eddie Howe’s camp have drastically failed to find any kind of domestic stability. Missing out on what they had billed as a potential opportunity last weekend as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of relegation scrappers West Ham, the former Bournemouth boss finds his squad scrapping it out in the bottom-half of the Premier League standings. Marking their return from October’s fortnight interval with a 2-1 loss against Brighton, Newcastle have continued to show some glaring issues on the road. In fact, along with still waiting to claim a maiden Premier League victory on their travels so far this season, the Magpies have also failed to claim a top-flight win away from St. James’ Park since the start of April.
Newcastle Team News
Dealing with a real injury nightmare and still waiting to make his Newcastle debut after arriving from Brentford over the summer, Yoane Wissa remains on the sidelines. Likewise, undergoing knee surgery last month, England international Valentino Livramento will once again miss out here.
Notching four goals in his opening seven Premier League appearances, new recruit and ex-Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade will lead Howe’s attack this weekend. Making a full Champions League return on Wednesday, Kieran Trippier should keep his spot at right-back.
Brentford vs Newcastle Key Factors to Consider
- When Brentford and Newcastle last met back on April 2nd, the Magpies collected a 2-1 victory at St. James’ Park.
- In fact, Newcastle have won seven of their previous eight meetings against the Bees across all competitions.
- Along with still waiting to claim a maiden Premier League victory on their travels this season, Newcastle have also failed to claim a top-flight win away from St. James’ Park since the start of April.
- Brentford have suffered just a single defeat from any of their first six showdowns in west London across all competitions.
- Six of the last seven meetings between Brentford and Newcastle have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
Two camps who are seeking immediate domestic response on Saturday afternoon, we look set for what could be an intriguing battles from west London. Although Newcastle might have won seven of their previous eight showdowns against Brentford, Howe’s side have rightfully gained a reputation for their glaring issues away from St. James’ Park. Slumping to a shock 3-1 loss away at West Ham last weekend, neutrals could be treated to another enjoyable affair here. It should be noted, with six of the previous seven meetings between Saturday’s opponents finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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