Newcastle vs. Brentford: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Given Newcastle’s strong home record and Brentford’s inconsistent away performances, the hosts are slight favourites. Alexander Isak’s form could be decisive, while Brentford’s pressing style will test Newcastle’s defence. Expect a competitive match with goals on both sides. Newcastle 2-1 Brentford.

As the Premier League enters its final stretch, Newcastle United host Brentford at St James’ Park on Wednesday, 2 April, in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams are pushing for strong finishes to their respective campaigns, with Newcastle chasing a top-four spot and Brentford looking to consolidate their impressive mid-table position.

• Date: 02/04/2025
• Kick-off time: 19:45
• Location: St James' Park, Newcastle

Newcastle United enter this fixture buoyed by their recent Carabao Cup success, where they ended a 70-year trophy drought by defeating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley. This historic victory has injected confidence into Eddie Howe’s side as they aim to secure Champions League football for next season. Currently sitting sixth in the Premier League table, with a game in hand over their rivals, the Magpies are well-positioned for a late-season surge.

However, Newcastle’s form has been inconsistent in 2025. While they started the year with a nine-game winning streak, they have since faltered, suffering surprise defeats to Bournemouth and Fulham at home. Their last league outing on home soil was a thrilling 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest, where defensive frailties nearly cost them after taking a commanding lead. Despite these wobbles, Newcastle’s ability to raise their level against top opponents—evidenced by their dominant performances against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup—shows they remain a formidable force.

Key players such as Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak will be crucial for Newcastle. Guimarães’ midfield dynamism and Isak’s clinical finishing have been pivotal throughout the season. Additionally, St James’ Park has been a fortress for much of this campaign, with Newcastle winning seven of their 13 home matches.

Newcastle beat West Ham 1-0 in a hard-fought victory in their latest Premier League encounter, and they'll be hoping to build on that here as they push to secure Champions League football.

Brentford continue to punch above their weight under Thomas Frank, sitting comfortably in mid-table and on track for another successful Premier League season. The Bees come into this match off the back of an emphatic 2-1 victory over Bournemouth before the international break, a result that highlighted their progress in recent weeks.

Brentford’s recent form has been strong, with three wins from their last five matches. Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa are the Bees' main attacking threats, providing 29 league goals between them this season. The Bees’ ability to press high and transition quickly makes them dangerous opponents for any side.

However, Brentford’s away form has been less convincing this season. They have struggled for consistency on the road, winning only four of their 14 away fixtures. Despite this, they will take confidence from their thrilling 4-2 victory over Newcastle in December—a result that showcased their ability to exploit defensive vulnerabilities in Howe’s system.

This game will not be televised live in the UK.

Newcastle Team News:

Predicted lineup: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes.

Brentford Team News:

Predicted lineup: Flekken; Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa.

Newcastle:

Newcastle United have experienced a good run of form over their last five matches, combining moments of brilliance with narrow defeats. Their most recent outing saw them beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley in the League Cup final, a result that followed a 1-0 win away at West Ham in the league.

Before that, they suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Brighton in the FA Cup, a result that was tough to swallow, and a 2-0 loss at Liverpool in the league.

The Magpies recorded a thrilling 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest, showcasing their attacking prowess but also highlighting defensive frailties. However, inconsistency has been a theme, as evidenced by a narrow 1-0 loss to Liverpool and a disappointing 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. Newcastle’s attack, led by Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimarães, has been productive, but lapses at the back have cost them points.

Brentford:

Brentford have enjoyed a solid spell of form in their last five matches, securing three wins that underline their credentials as one of the Premier League’s most consistent mid-table sides. Their most recent game was an emphatic 2-1 victory over Bournemouth, where Wissa and Norgaard scored the goals.

The Bees also claimed a thumping 4-0 win against Leicester City and a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over West Ham. However, they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Everton and suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa.

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