- Date and Time: Wednesday, December 18, 20:45 GMT+1
- Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle, England
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Newcastle United
Newcastle United know how much it hurts to be deprived of winning silverware from close quarters. They were the finalists and beaten in the 2022-23 EFL Cup against Manchester United. The Magpies will want to improve this season and hope they can cross all barriers to punch above their weight.
Newcastle’s use of wings suggests they are forward-looking and want to increase their scoring chances.
In fact, they’re in the quarterfinals of this tournament after beating Chelsea 2-0 in October. That win must have given Eddie Howe’s men a lot of confidence, and they will be keen on making the most of it against Brentford. Playing at home will also bode well for them and boost morale.
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 15, 2024
Howe likes to attack—this is clear to almost everyone who has seen Newcastle play in the Premier League.
However, along with attacking from the wings, it will be crucial to see how striker Alexander Isak responds to being held by some of the tougher Brentford defenders. Howe will not rest his key players for this game, and Isak, Bruno Guimarães, and Sandro Tonali will have to play vital roles to see their team through to the next round.
Brentford
Brentford’s most recent memory of playing against Newcastle United, albeit in the Premier League, is excellent. Eddie Howe’s men convincingly thrashed Thomas Frank’s army by a 4-2 scoreline.
This win will undoubtedly result in a relatively high self-esteemed performance in this quarterfinal. Although they’ll play away from home in this game, the Bees will be flying quite high.
🔟 Bryan into double figures this season 🔥🇨🇲 pic.twitter.com/DbDx1mFqMw
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) December 15, 2024
Brentford came into the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup by defeating Sheffield Wednesday on penalties, hoping for clear-cut results against the Magpies. Bryan Mbeumo, on whom a lot of responsibility has rested this season, will start in this game and aim to put up a clinical showing on the right-hand side of the attack.
The Bees sometimes like to shape themselves in a strange 3-4-2-1 formation, and this could go a long way in dissuading the likes of Isak, shooting from long distances. This formation ensures the defence is orderly, with little chance of the opposition wingbacks or fullbacks making piercing runs into their half and posing questions.
Bet hereNewcastle United vs Brentford Prediction
- Pick: Newcastle United to win
- Odds: 1.57 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Newcastle United 3-1 Brentford
Newcastle United can be expected to win this game since they are the favourites. Although they recently suffered from a 2-4 loss to the same opponents, Brentford, they will be expected to overcome that mental barrier quickly and start posing difficult questions for their visitors to answer.
In overall head-to-head records, the Magpies have won seven out of the ten matches recorded between these two teams in the past. What’s more, Newcastle have never been defeated by Brentford at home, winning three and drawing one match.
Newcastle United vs Brentford Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: 1.6 (22Bet)
Both teams have a wide range of attacking options. The Magpies scored four, which is why we foresee a flurry of goals in this game. Although Newcastle United is expected to win, we anticipate both teams scoring. Four out of the last five matches between the two teams saw BTTS, two of which saw the Magpies scored four and five goals.
Alex Isak scores again! 🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/sdXd1jpeya
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 15, 2024
For Newcastle, the likes of Isak, Guimarães, and Harvey Barnes could contribute in the final third, whereas. For Brentford, Mbeumo will be assisted by players such as Thiago Rodrigues and Yoane Wissa, who are all fine marksmen in their own right.
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