Team News:: Newcastle are without the suspended Anthony Gordon, plus long-term absentees Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, and Jamaal Lascelles. Brentford welcome back Michael Kayode but miss Mathias Jensen (illness) and Fabio Carvalho (shoulder surgery).
Historical Edge:: Newcastle are unbeaten in their last nine home meetings against Brentford (W8, D1) since a loss in 1934.
Brentford's Away Form:: The Bees are on a five-match winning streak in away league games, their best run since 2010.
Goal Threat:: Meetings between these sides average 4.3 goals in the Premier League. Both teams have scored (9 times each) and conceded (Newcastle 9 times) with the first shot faced this season.
Key Players:: Newcastle's Alexander Isak aims to hit double figures for both home and away goals this season (currently 9 home, 10 away). Brentford's Yoane Wissa is on a career-high 14 league goals and has scored in three of the last four games.
Why this matters:: This match pits Newcastle's strong recent league form and home record against Brentford's remarkable away run. With both teams capable of scoring early and often, it promises entertainment. The result could be significant for Newcastle's push for European places and Brentford's aim to climb higher in the mid-table.
Newcastle United, sitting 6th in the table, host 11th-placed Brentford. While Newcastle recently celebrated ending a long trophy drought with a Carabao Cup win, their Premier League form has also been strong, winning 9 of their last 13 matches. However, they have shown some vulnerability at home recently, losing three of their last five fixtures at St. James' Park across all competitions.
Brentford arrive full of confidence on the road, having won their last five consecutive Premier League away games – the longest such streak by any team this season. Interestingly, their last away defeat came against Newcastle in the EFL Cup back in December. A win here would see them achieve a league double over Newcastle for the first time since the 1934-35 season, having won the reverse fixture 4-2.
Newcastle have shown resilience, gaining 18 points from losing positions (second only to Liverpool) and dropping just 7 from winning positions (league best).
Both sides have a peculiar knack for impacting the game early – each scoring 9 times from their first shot (a league high for Brentford) and Newcastle conceding 9 times from the first shot they faced (also a league high).
Keep an eye on Alexander Isak, who could join elite Newcastle company (Cole, Shearer) by scoring 10+ goals both home and away in a single season. For Brentford, Yoane Wissa is in fine form, looking to score in his third consecutive away league match.
What time is kick-off?
The match kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025.
Where is the match being played?
St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Who is missing for Newcastle?
Anthony Gordon (suspended), Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, and Jamaal Lascelles (all injured).
Who is out for Brentford?
Mathias Jensen (illness) and Fabio Carvalho (shoulder surgery). Michael Kayode returns from a knee issue.
What was the score in the reverse fixture?
Brentford won 4-2 at home in December 2024.
Expect potential goals: History suggests a high-scoring game (average 4.3 goals/match).
Contrasting forms meet: Newcastle's strong overall league run clashes with Brentford's impressive away streak.
Early goals possible: Both teams have frequently scored or conceded with the first shot they've faced.
Watch the strikers: Isak and Wissa are key goal threats for their respective teams and are in good form.
Will Brentford's away form continue, or will Newcastle secure a vital home win? Let us know your predictions!
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Source 1: Newcastle United vs Brentford: Premier League preview, team news, stats & head-to-head - BBC Sport target="_blank"
Source 2: Toon in training: Buzzing for the Bees - Newcastle United target="_blank"
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