Prediction: Newcastle United to win 1-0
Best Odds: 7/1
Newcastle United and Brentford will lock horns with each other in the League Cup this week. The quarter-final tie between Eddie Howe’s side and Thomas Frank’s team will be held at St. James’ Park and is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm UK time on Wednesday evening.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are one of the biggest clubs in England and are an established team in the Premier League. Eddie Howe’s side were playing in the UEFA Champions League not so long ago, and they will be keen to get getting back in Europe’s premier club competition for next season.
The fact that Newcastle are only five points behind fourth-placed Nottingham Forest is very encouraging for the St. James’ Park faithful, who are also desperate for a major trophy. The Magpies have a great chance of doing so this season.
Newcastle have progressed to the quarter-finals of the League Cup and will take on Premier League rivals Brentford at home on Wednesday for a place in the final. The Magpies will head into the tie against the Bees on the back of a 4-0 hammering of Leicester City at St. James’ Park in the Premier League.
Team News:
Newcastle United will be without three of their main players. Sean Longstaff is suspended, while Nick Pope and Callum Wilson are injured. Martin Dubravka is likely to come in goal for Pope against Brentford. Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn and Lewis Hall will be the four defenders. Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali are likely to be the two holding midfielders for the Magpies. Joelinton, Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon will be the three attacking midfielders. Alexander Isak will lead the line for the Magpies.
Brentford
Brentford are a modest club in England, but they have established themselves as a mainstay in the Premier League. Under manager Thomas Frank, the Bees have been doing well and are not among the teams who are expected to go down to the Championship.
The Bees finished 16th in the Premier League table last season. The London club are likely to end up in a similar position in the standings this time around or even higher. Brentford are 11th in the Premier League table at the moment with 23 points from 16 games. They are only five points off the fourth spot.
Brentford also have a chance of winning silverware this season. They have reached the quarter-finals of the League Cup and will take on Premier League rivals Newcastle away from home at St. James’ Park on Wednesday evening.
Team News:
Brentford are likely to line up in a 3-5-2 formation against Newcastle United. Mark Fiekken will be in goal for the Bees. Sepp van den Berg, Ethan Pinnock and Nathan Collins will be the three centre-backs. Yahor Yarmoliuk, Christian Norgaard and Mikkel Damsgaard are likely to be the three midfielders. Mads Roerslev and Keane Lewis-Potter will be the two wide players. Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa are likely to be the two forwards.
Key Factors to Consider
- Newcastle United have won 2 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
- Newcastle United have lost 2 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
- Alexander Isak is Newcastle United’s top scorer with 7 goals in 14 matches.
- Brentford have lost 2 of their last 3 games in all competitions.
- Bryan Mbeumo is Brentford’s top scorer this season with 10 goals in 16 matches.
Conclusion
Both Newcastle United and Brentford have strong teams and the League Cup tie between the two Premier League clubs should be a very tight and entertaining affair. A single goal could separate the two sides at St. James’ Park, and the Magpies are likely to get it.
Prediction: Newcastle United to win 1-0
Best Odds: 7/1
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