Newcastle United welcome Brentford to St James' Park for their EFL Cup quarter-final clash on Wednesday evening. The Magpies head into the cup tie in fine form after a commanding 4-0 victory over Leicester City in their weekend Premier League fixture. The Bees, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat at Chelsea when they make the journey north. Both sides will be keen to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the competition as they meet under the lights on Tyneside.
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Expert predictions for Newcastle United vs Brentford FC
The Magpies are heavily favoured to take all three points when they welcome Brentford to St James' Park, with bookmakers giving Newcastle a solid 63% chance of victory. The odds reflect Newcastle's superior position, with bet365 pricing them at 1.55 for the win, while the Bees are considered significant underdogs at 5.50, translating to just a 17% probability of causing an upset. The possibility of points being shared sits at around 21%, with odds of 4.50 for the draw suggesting it's a more likely outcome than a Brentford victory. Newcastle's home advantage and stronger squad depth appear to be key factors in the bookies' calculations, though Thomas Frank's side have shown they can't be written off entirely despite the predictions heavily favouring the Toon Army.
Newcastle United Recent Results
The Magpies have shown mixed form at St. James' Park in their recent outings, displaying both brilliant attacking football and concerning defensive lapses. Their most recent home fixture saw them put on a proper show against Leicester, hammering the Foxes 4-0, while they earlier managed to hold Liverpool to a thrilling 3-3 draw in front of the Toon Army. However, they suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to West Ham, showing that consistency remains a challenge for the Geordies on their own patch. Newcastle's attacking prowess at home is evident, having netted seven times in their last three home matches, though they've only managed to keep one clean sheet during this stretch. The lads have shown they can compete with the best, as demonstrated in the six-goal thriller against Liverpool, but their defensive organisation has been somewhat suspect. The contrast between their dominant display against Leicester and the blank drawn against West Ham highlights the Jekyll and Hyde nature of their recent home performances.
Newcastle United Previous Results
The Bees have been struggling to find their rhythm on their travels lately, enduring a rather tough spell away from the Gtech Community Stadium. Their most recent away day ended in disappointment at Stamford Bridge, where they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea, followed by another setback at Villa Park where they were well beaten 3-1 by the high-flying Villans. The only bright spot in their recent away form came at Goodison Park, where they managed to nick a point in a goalless stalemate with the Toffees. Thomas Frank's side have been particularly leaky at the back during their away fixtures, shipping six goals in their last three road trips. While they've managed to get on the scoresheet in two of these matches, their attacking output away from home hasn't been enough to compensate for their defensive frailties. The contrast between their home and away form is stark, with the West London outfit showing much more bite and confidence in front of their own supporters, where they've recently put four past both Newcastle and Leicester, compared to their rather tepid displays on the road.
Match results between Newcastle United and Brentford FC
Newcastle United have historically held the upper hand in their meetings with Brentford, winning five of their eight encounters compared to the Bees' two victories and a single draw. The Magpies have shown remarkable versatility in these fixtures, securing three away wins alongside their two home triumphs, demonstrating their ability to get results regardless of venue. Brentford's success against Newcastle has been limited to their home patch at the Gtech Community Stadium, where they've managed to win both of their victories, including their most recent clash which saw them put four past the Magpies in a convincing 4-2 win. However, the Bees have struggled to make any impact when travelling to St James' Park, failing to secure any away victories in this fixture. This head-to-head record suggests a strong home advantage for Brentford, while Newcastle have shown more consistency across both venues.
Newcastle United vs Brentford FC: League Position
Since no specific standings information was provided for either Newcastle United or Brentford FC, I cannot generate a meaningful summary about their current positions in the table.
