Brentford will host Newcastle United at the Gtech Community Stadiu, looking to continue their recent run of form.
Brentford are unbeaten in five of their last six league matches ahead of the visit of Newcastle United at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday. On the other hand, the Magpies are coming into this game on the back of a defeat to Manchester United, and it remains to be seen whether they can bounce back strongly.
Newcastle United have endured a disappointing season by their recent standards, and they will look to give the fans something to cheer about. The Magpies have an impressive record against Brentford in recent years, and it remains to be seen whether they can extend their fine run of form against the Bees.
Newcastle United have won their last four matches against Brentford in all competitions. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
Team News & Tactics
Brentford
Joshua Dasilva misses out with a knee injury, Aaron Hickey is unavailable due to a thigh injury, while Rico Henry is ruled out with a knee injury, and Ben Mee has an ankle problem.
Brentford will shape up in a 4-3-3 formation against Newcastle United, with Mark Flekken in goal. Mads Roerslev and Sergio Reguilon will start as the full-backs, and they will look to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Ethan Pinnock will feature at the heart of the defence alongside Nathan Collins.
As for the midfield unit, Vitaly Janelt will start as the defensive midfielder, and he will look to break up opposition attacks and win the ball back for his side. Mathias Jensen will add defensive cover and physicality to the side.
Mikkel Damsgaard will look to add creativity in the middle of the park. Finally, Ivan Toney will lead the line for Brentford against Newcastle United, with Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa on either side of him.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Flekken; Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Reguilon; Jensen, Janelt, Damsgaard; Mbeumo, Toney, Wissa
Newcastle United
Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles are ruled out for the remainder of the season with their respective knee injuries. Sandro Tonali is suspended due to his issues with betting, while Joe Willock misses out with a calf injury.
Fabian Schar has a thigh injury, and Kieran Trippier misses out with a calf injury. Meanwhile, Newcastle United will shape up in a 4-3-3 formation against Brentford, with Martin Dubravka in goal.
Valentino Livramento and Lewis Hall will start as the full-backs. They will look to help out defensively and help out during counter-attacking opportunities. Paul Dummett and Dan Burn will form the central defensive pairing.
Elliot Anderson will look to add creativity in the midfield alongside Bruno Guimaraes, who will add drive and control to the side. Sean Longstaff will start as the defensive midfielder, and he will look to shield the back four and break up opposition attacks. Finally, Alexander Isak will lead the line for Newcastle, with Harvey Barnes and Anthony Gordon on either side of him.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Dubravka; Livramento, Dummett, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Anderson; Gordon, Isak, Barnes
Key Stats
- Newcastle United have won their last four matches against Brentford in all competitions.
- 19 goals have been scored in the last six matches between Brentford and Newcastle United.
- Brentford and Newcastle United have picked up three wins from the last six league matches.
- Newcastle United have conceded eight goals in their last five matches.
- Newcastle United have scored 16 goals in the last six matches.
Player to Watch
Alexander Isak
The Newcastle striker is in impressive form right now, and he has 20 goals in the Premier League. The Swedish international has scored eight goals in his last nine appearances for the Tyneside outfit, and he will look to add to his goal scoring tally here. Brentford can be quite vulnerable defensively, and Isak has the quality to punish them in the final third.
Prediction
Brentford 1-2 Newcastle United
This is likely to be a cracking contest, and both teams are quite evenly matched on current form. Newcastle United will look to end the season on a high and given their recent performances, they will certainly fancy their chances here.
A close game is expected, but Newcastle United have the attacking quality to come out on top. They are likely to edge this one. A narrow away win is on the cards. The Hard Tackle predicts a 2-1 victory for Eddie Howe and his charges.
