Newcastle United vs Brentford
20th November 1500hrs
Football – England – Premier League
Pick Home Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 10/3 odds taken 1108 GMT, Friday 19 November
Eddie Howe starts life at Newcastle United with a Premier League game against Thomas Frank’s Brentford at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon. The Magpies are the only team in the top tier yet to win a match this season – can Howe change that at the weekend? The Bees started life in the Premier League superbly well but have lost four in a row. Keep reading for the best betting odds and predictions.
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Newcastle United Preview – Can Howe guide the Magpies to first win?
Newcastle United have had a pretty miserable season so far. After 12 games played in all competitions, the Magpies are still winless. They are joint bottom of the league with Norwich City, who picked up their first win last time out.
Eddie Howe worked wonders at Bournemouth during his long tenure at the Vitality Stadium, taking the Cherries through the divisions all the way to the Premier League. Howe’s first mission at St James’ Park will be getting the first win on the board. After that, United will want to start climbing up the Premier League table.
With Brentford losing four in a row, Newcastle have a great chance to get those desperately needed three points. The home side are the bookies’ favourites at 13/8.
Brentford Preview – Can the Bees avoid a fifth straight defeat?
After years of trying, Brentford finally won promotion from the EFL Championship last season, beating Swansea City in the play-off final in May. They made a stunning start to life in the top tier, winning three, drawing three and losing only one of their opening seven fixtures.
However, since scoring at the death to win 2-1 at West Ham United on 3rd October, Brentford have lost four in a row in the Premier League. They have been beaten Chelsea, Leicester City, Burnley and Norwich City. Both Burnley and Norwich picked up their first league wins of the season against the Londoners.
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Thomas Frank’s men will be desperate to avoid a fifth consecutive loss on Saturday, especially against one of their potential relegation rivals. Can Brentford bounce back with a positive result at St James’?
Newcastle United vs Brentford Betting Advice
This will be the first league game between the duo since they locked horns in the 2016-17 Championship campaign. Newcastle did the double over Brentford that season, winning 3-1 at St James’ Park and 2-1 at Griffin Park.
They did meet in the EFL Cup back in December 2020. The Bees edged it at the Brentford Community Stadium, with Josh Dasilva scoring the only goal of the game to give the hosts a 1-0 victory.
Key Facts – Newcastle United vs Brentford Betting Tip
- Newcastle are the only team in the Premier League yet to win
- Brentford have lost four on the spin
- This will be the first league meeting between the pair since January 2017
Newcastle were starting to show signs of life under Graeme Jones, drawing with Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion in two of the last three. Howe will be hoping to build on that, and we fancy United to secure their first win since prevailing at Craven Cottage on the final day of last season. Back the home team to win by one at 10/3.
Brentford have only failed to score against Palace, Brighton and Chelsea this season. With that in mind, put some money on the home win and both teams to score at 4/1.
The best betting odds for Newcastle United vs Brentford
Newcastle United to win: 13/8 at Bet365
Draw: 9/4 at Bet365
Brentford to win: 17/10 at Bet365
