Brentford - Newcastle United predictions and free betting tips [19/05/2024]

On Sunday, May 19, in the 38th round of the Premier League, Brentford will host Newcastle United. Last Wednesday at Old Trafford, the Magpies faced a significant setback, dropping out of the European competition zone, while the Bees are enjoying a relaxed end to their season, sitting comfortably in 16th place overall.

Brentford

Brentford is 16th in the Premier League standings, with 13 points separating them from the relegation zone. Under Thomas Frank's guidance, the team has hit a good run of form recently, losing only once in their last eight matches, with three wins and four draws. The red-and-whites easily defeated already relegated Sheffield United (2-0) and Luton (1-5), and last weekend they secured a 1-2 victory over Bournemouth. After a goalless first half, Bryan Mbeumo scored his ninth goal of the season in the 85th minute. Although the Cherries quickly equalised through Dominic Solanke, Yoane Wissa bagged the winning goal in stoppage time, earning the Bees all three points. Fans will be delighted to know that their favourite team has conceded no more than one goal per game in their last five matches.

Brentford has accumulated only 22 points in 18 home matches (the fifth lowest in the division), scoring 27 goals and conceding 30. This weekend, the Londoners will be without defenders Mee, Hickey, and Henry, as well as Dasilva due to injuries. Winger Wissa (11 goals and 2 assists) came on only in the second half last weekend but still managed to find the net. His starting lineup inclusion shouldn't raise any questions. Joining him will be Mbeumo (9 goals and 6 assists) and Toney (4 goals), the 28-year-old striker hoping to make Gareth Southgate's England squad for the European Championship this summer. Sergio Reguilón and Kristoffer Ajer will keep their places on the defensive flanks, while Keane Lewis-Potter is expected to provide a spark off the bench in the second half.

Newcastle

This season, Newcastle quickly fell out of the race for a top-four finish and are now fighting for a European spot. The Magpies sit 7th in the Premier League standings, which would qualify them for the Conference League if Manchester City wins the FA Cup next weekend. However, Eddie Howe's side remains under threat from Manchester United, who have the same number of points. Newcastle has stumbled in their last two outings, drawing 1-1 with Brighton and losing 3-2 to Manchester United this week. Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, and Rasmus Højlund scored for the Red Devils. This season, Newcastle has lost 11 of their 18 away matches in the Premier League—only Brentford (12), Luton (13), and Sheffield United (15) have worse records.

On Sunday, the visitors will be without several players due to injuries: central defender Botman, midfielders Willock and Miley, as well as centre-backs Lascelles and Targett. Striker Wilson (9 goals in 19 matches) is also recovering from an injury and is unlikely to be fit for the upcoming weekend. Winger Gordon (11 goals and 10 assists), who scored at Old Trafford, will be entrusted with creative duties in attack alongside Isak, who sits third in the Premier League scoring chart with 20 goals. Harvey Barnes and Miguel Almirón will compete for a position on the wing, while goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka might give way to Nick Pope.

Head-to-Head

The first round meeting ended with a narrow victory for Newcastle, 1-0. Moreover, the Magpies have won their last four head-to-head clashes.

Brentford vs Newcastle Prediction

Newcastle is motivated to secure a European spot and will be eager to claim all three points in the final round, while Brentford is playing without pressures and winding down their season. However, the Bees are in great form and unbeaten in their last five home games. Therefore, it's reasonable to bet on a draw.