Newcastle vs Brentford Prediction & Betting Tips (18 December)

The 12th Newcastle Magpies occupy a place in the soft underbelly of the Premier League this year, far from the European objectives set at the start of the season. Before receiving the Foxes from Leicester City last weekend, Newcastle remained in 4 days of the Premier League without the slightest victory, beaten on December 7 against Brentford 4-2. Present since the 2nd round of the League Cup during which Newcastle eliminated Nottingham Forest, then Alan Shearer's former club logically dominated AFC Wimbledon 1-0 and Chelsea in the 1/8 final 2-0. Brentford occupied a place in the top 10 of the English Premier League heading into their match against Chelsea this coming weekend in London.

Last December 7, Brentford continued with a very high quality performance by winning against Newcastle with a score of 4 goals to 2. The men of Danish coach Tomas Franck are aiming for qualification for Europe and why not open the trophy cabinet after success in the EFL. The previous rounds were a walk in the park for the visitors: Colchester 0-1, Leyton Orient 3-1 and Sheffield Wednesday 1-1/5-4. 

Former Lille player Sven Botman should not respond favorably to Eddie Howe's call, when replacements Lascelles and Krafth will not move from the infirmary either. Alexander Isak (6 goals in the Premier League) is the number one offensive threat for the Newcastle Magpies. Best player and real hub in midfield, Bruno Guimaraes has been an essential element at Newcastle since his arrival from Lyon. Several elements have been lacking at Brentford for some time.

This is the case of the important midfielder Jensen and the long-term absentees Hickey, Henry (defenders), Dasilva (midfield) and Gustavo Nunes (attacking midfielder), all injured. Having left to join Saudi Arabia this summer, Evan Toney is perfectly replaced by Yoane Wissa (9 goals) author of a first part of the season of very high quality, like Bryan Mbeumo (9 goals).