Newcastle vs Brentford Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Premier League Odds
Sitting 11th in the Premier League table, Newcastle prepare to host a high-flying Brentford side, currently placed 7th, in what promises to be a compelling encounter. The match is scheduled for Friday, 7th February 2026, with kick-off at 17:30 GMT. The Magpies will be eager to reverse a recent dip in form against a Brentford team that has shown impressive resilience on their travels this season.
OC Staff - February 7, 2026, 8:30 AM EST
3 Minute ReadNewcastle vs Brentford: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Sitting 11th in the Premier League table, Newcastle prepare to host a high-flying Brentford side, currently placed 7th, in what promises to be a compelling encounter. The match is scheduled for Friday, 7th February 2026, with kick-off at 17:30 GMT. The Magpies will be eager to reverse a recent dip in form against a Brentford team that has shown impressive resilience on their travels this season.
Newcastle vs Brentford Form
Newcastle's recent performances have been a cause for concern, with their last outing seeing them fall to a 3-1 away defeat against Manchester City in the League Cup. This result continues a challenging period for the Magpies, who have managed just one win, two draws, and three losses in their last six matches across all competitions. This includes a 4-1 thrashing by Liverpool and a 0-2 home defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League, though they did secure a comfortable 3-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. Their form rank over the last six matches places them 6th in the overall Premier League form table. The hosts will be keen to end a run of three consecutive matches without a win or draw.
In stark contrast, Brentford arrive in excellent spirits, having secured a crucial 1-0 away victory against Aston Villa in their most recent Premier League fixture. The visitors have been in superb form, winning five of their last six matches across all competitions, with their only stumble coming in a 2-0 away loss to Chelsea. This impressive run includes a dominant 3-0 home win over Sunderland and a 2-4 away win against Everton. Brentford's strong form sees them ranked 5th in the Premier League's last six games overall form table, and they boast a current streak of one win in a row. Notably, there have been under 2.5 goals scored in Brentford's last three Premier League games, suggesting a tighter defensive approach in recent league outings.
Newcastle vs Brentford Head to Head
The last meeting between these two sides took place in November 2025, where Brentford emerged victorious with a 3-1 home win over Newcastle in the Premier League. However, historically, Newcastle have enjoyed a strong record against the Bees. Over their last six encounters, Newcastle have won four times compared to Brentford's two victories, with no draws. This fixture tends to produce goals, with Newcastle having seen over 2.5 goals in their last five matches against Brentford in all competitions. Furthermore, the Magpies have won their last four home matches against Brentford across all competitions and have scored at least two goals in five of their last six home fixtures against the visitors.
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Newcastle vs. Brentford Odds
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Newcastle vs Brentford Probable Lineups
Newcastle (4-3-3):
GK: Pope
DL: Hall
DC: Burn
DC: Thiaw
DR: Trippier
MC: Tonali
DM: Guimarães
MC: Miley
FL: Barnes
FC: Wissa
FR: Elanga
Brentford (4-2-3-1):
GK: Kelleher
DL: Henry
DC: van der Berg
DC: Collins
DR: Kayode
DM: Henderson
DM: Janelt
AML: Lewis-Potter
AMC: Jensen
AMR: Ouattara
FC: Thiago
Newcastle vs Brentford Team News
Newcastle faces a significant injury list for this encounter. Joelinton, Krafth, Lascelles, Livramento, and Schär are all confirmed absentees due to injury. Adding to their woes, Anthony Gordon is doubtful with a hamstring problem, while Bruno Guimarães and Lewis Miley are also listed as doubtful with ankle and knee issues respectively. The potential absence of key midfielders Guimarães and Miley could severely impact Newcastle's control in the middle of the park.
Brentford also have several players sidelined. Carvalho, Dasilva, and Milambo are all out with injuries. Additionally, Schade begins a three-match ban following a red card in their last Premier League fixture. Despite these absences, Brentford's squad depth has been tested recently, and they will likely rely on Keane Lewis-Potter to step into the attacking wide role.
Newcastle vs Brentford Match Facts
- Newcastle have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Brentford in all competitions.
- Newcastle have won their last 4 home matches against Brentford in all competitions.
- Newcastle have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Brentford in all competitions.
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Brentford's last 3 games in Premier League.
Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Brentford
Newcastle find themselves in a make-or-break period, and despite a recent dip in form, their historical home dominance against Brentford cannot be overlooked. The Magpies possess strong attacking strengths, particularly from set pieces, creating chances through individual skill, and winning aerial duels. They tend to control possession and attack with width, often taking long shots. While they have weaknesses in defending against long shots and counter-attacks, and have struggled to protect leads, their home advantage in this specific fixture is a powerful factor. Brentford, on the other hand, are adept at counter-attacks and finishing scoring chances, and boast solid defensive capabilities against set pieces and in aerial duels. However, they struggle with possession and defending against attacks down the wings. Forecasts suggest Brentford will look to score from fast breaks and capitalise on opposition errors, while Newcastle will aim to dominate possession and control the game in the opposition's half. Given Brentford's historical inability to win a Premier League game at St. James' Park and Newcastle's tendency to score multiple goals in this fixture, a narrow home victory seems plausible, despite the Magpies' recent struggles.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals (-140) Click here to get the best odds at Caesars Sportsbook
Considering the prediction of a 2-1 scoreline, 'Over 2.5 Goals' presents a valuable betting angle. This is strongly supported by the head-to-head statistics, which show that Newcastle have seen over 2.5 goals in their last five matches against Brentford in all competitions. Furthermore, Newcastle have a strong record of scoring at least two goals in five of their last six home matches against the Bees. While Brentford's recent league games have seen fewer goals, the historical trend of this specific fixture, coupled with Newcastle's offensive strengths, points towards a higher-scoring affair.
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