The Matchday 15 Premier League clash between Brentford and Newcastle will take place on December 7 at the Brentford Community Stadium in London. Brentford vs. Newcastle: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Tim Robinson (England)
Matches – 6 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 34;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.7;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 17%.
Predicted lineups for Brentford vs. Newcastle
Brentford (4-3-3): David Raya – Kristoffer Ajer, Ethan Pinnock, Pontus Jansson, Rico Henry – Christian Norgaard, Mathias Jensen, Vitaly Janelt – Bryan Mbeumo, Ivan Toney, Yoane Wissa.
Newcastle (4-4-2): Martin Dubravka – Kieran Trippier, Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar, Jamal Lewis – Miguel Almiron, Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Allan Saint-Maximin – Callum Wilson, Alexander Isak.
Brentford
In the last round, Thomas Frank's side secured a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at home. This win extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to four matches (2 wins, 2 draws). Brentford has shown solid defensive performances, conceding only three goals in these games. Currently, they sit comfortably in mid-table, looking to push for a higher finish.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 home matches in the Premier League (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Brentford has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home games in this tournament.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Brentford's last 6 home matches in the Premier League.
Newcastle
Eddie Howe's side suffered a 0-2 defeat to Manchester City in their last outing. Despite the loss, Newcastle remains in the hunt for a top-four finish, having shown resilience and attacking prowess throughout the season. They have collected 10 points in their last five matches, scoring eight goals in the process.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last three away matches in the Premier League (1 draw, 2 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Newcastle's last 6 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Newcastle's last 6 away matches in the Premier League.
Brentford vs. Newcastle: Match Prediction
Brentford has been strong at home, relying on a solid defensive setup and efficient counter-attacks. Meanwhile, Newcastle has struggled on the road recently but possesses the attacking quality to challenge any defense. Given the current form of both teams, this match could be closely contested.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
