Newcastle United vs Brentford prediction, betting tips and odds: Bees to be involved in another entertaining clash
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Where to watch Newcastle United v Brentford
You can watch Newcastle United vs Brentford in the EFL Cup quarter-finals at 7.45pm on Wednesday, December 18, live on Sky Sports+
Match prediction & best bet
Both teams to score & over 2.5 goals
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Newcastle United vs Brentford odds
Here are the latest odds ahead of Newcastle United vs Brentford in the EFL Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, December 18
| Match result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 8-15 with Sky Bet |
| Brentford | 19-5 with Sky Bet |
| Draw | 3-1 with Sky Bet |
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Newcastle United vs Brentford predictions
There is little to commend Brentford in terms of scheduling or form for this trip to Tyneside, yet there's enough inconsistency about Newcastle to suggest this isn't quite a done deal.
The fixture certainly comes at a decent time for Newcastle, who eased past Leicester 4-0 on Saturday afternoon, whereas Brentford had to wait until Sunday night before they went into battle with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The extra 24 hours will have helped the Toon and not only do Brentford's squad have the travelling ordeal but their away record is awful, matched only by that of Southampton.
The Bees have played eight away games in the Premier League this season and taken just one point from a possible 24 courtesy of a 0-0 draw at Everton.
And so to the flip side of the argument. Six of those losses have come at teams in the top ten and it's worth bearing in mind that Newcastle are hardly a model of consistency.
They have won half of their eight home games in the league, they have won only three of their last 12 Premier League assignments, and in that run was a 4-2 loss at Brentford the weekend before last.
Both Eddie Howe and Thomas Frank are within touching distance of a rare Wembley day out and there are class acts in both sides.
In Alexander Isak and Bryan Mbeumo, for example, this match is being graced by two of this season's hottest strikers.
Brentford's games are full of goals - just three of their 16 have produced two or fewer - and it's hard to see this match being a dull affair. It wasn't at the Gtech in the league 11 days ago and more of that is anticipated.
Newcastle are underperforming often enough this season to sit in the bottom half of the table which is way below expectation and given the way they blow hot or cold, they make no great appeal at a short price.
Expect goals and expect them at both ends.
Key stat
Both teams have found the net in 15 of Brentford's last 16 matches in all competitions
Newcastle United vs Brentford team news
Newcastle United
Sven Botman has returned to action but won't be involved. Sean Longstaff is suspended. Nick Pope and Callum Wilson are injured.
Brentford
Record signing Igor Thiago has returned to training and should make the bench. Mathias Jensen, Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey and Josh Dasilva are still out.
Probable teams
Newcastle (4-3-3): Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Kelly Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Barnes, Isak, Gordon.
Subs: Trippier, Targett, Willock, Murphy, Miley, Almiron, Osula.
Brentford (3-4-3): Flekken; Van den Berg, Collins, Mee; Mbeumo, Norgaard, Janel, Lewis-Potter; Wissa, Schade, Carvalho.
Subs: Roerslev, Collins, Ajer, Yarmoliuk, Meghoma, Trevitt, Thiago.
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Over 3.5 Goals
Brentford's games are averaging almost four goals a time this term and there will be no backing off from either side
Fabian Schar Over 0.5 Shots on Target
The Swiss defender has got three goals to his name this season and is a constant menace at set-plays
Bryan Mbeumo Over 0.5 Shots on Target
Ten-goal Mbeumo is having the season of all seasons and should be trusted to sting Martin Dubravka's fingers
Pays out at 8-1 with bet365
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