Brentford vs Newcastle United betting tips: Carabao Cup preview, predictions & odds
Last Updated: December 21, 2020 8:43 am
Brentford vs Newcastle United betting tips
This article covers Brentford vs Newcastle United betting tips and predictions.
Also included is a thorough Brentford vs Newcastle United betting preview.
Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Brentford vs Newcastle United: Match details
Match: Brentford vs Newcastle United
Competition: Carabao Cup (EFL Cup)
Date: December 22, 2020
Kick-off time: 5:30 pm, December 22, 2020 (UK time)
Stadium: Brentford Community Stadium
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 10: The VAR screen is pictured prior to the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Betting prediction: Brentford 2-1 Newcastle United
Brentford host Newcastle United with a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals at stake.
Both clubs are bidding to reach the final-four of this competition for the first time since its inception.
The Bees head into the clash sat 4th in the Championship whilst Steve Bruce’s side are 12th in the Premier League.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – JANUARY 01: Steve Bruce, Manager of Newcastle United looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leicester City at St. James Park on January 01, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)
Brentford vs Newcastle United: What are the betting odds?
Brentford vs Newcastle United – recent form and head to head statistics
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Brentford FC vs Middlesbrough FC - 2:1
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Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Brentford FC - 2:0
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Brentford FC vs AFC Bournemouth - 2:1
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Cardiff City vs Brentford FC - 2:3
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Brentford FC vs Newcastle United FC - 1:0
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United FC - 3:0
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Sheffield United FC vs Newcastle United FC - 1:0
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Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United FC - 2:0
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Newcastle United FC vs Leicester City FC - 1:2
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Newcastle United FC vs Liverpool FC - 0:0
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| January 16, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Reading FC | 0 - 0 | Brentford FC |
| January 13, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Brentford FC | 0 - 0 | Bristol City |
| January 9, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Brentford FC | 2 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| January 5, 2021 | EFL Cup 20/21 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 2 - 0 | Brentford FC |
| January 2, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Brentford FC | 0 - 0 | Bristol City |
| January 18, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Arsenal FC | 3 - 0 | Newcastle United FC |
| January 12, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Sheffield United FC | 1 - 0 | Newcastle United FC |
| January 9, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Arsenal FC | 2 - 0 | Newcastle United FC |
| January 3, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Newcastle United FC | 1 - 2 | Leicester City FC |
| December 30, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Newcastle United FC | 0 - 0 | Liverpool FC |
| Brentford FC | Newcastle United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Matches played | 4 |
| 5 | Matches won | 3 |
| 46 | Goal attempts | 40 |
| 17 | Shots on goal | 12 |
| 15 | Shots off goal | 16 |
| 24 | Corner kicks | 20 |
| 37% | Average ball possession | 28% |
| 14 | Shots blocked | 12 |
| 8 | Cards given | 2 |
| 65 | Free kicks | 22 |
| 5 | Offsides | 5 |
| 1 | Shots on post | 2 |
| 2 | Shots on bar | 0 |
| 17 | Goals by foot | 12 |
| 1 | Goals by head | 1 |
| 9 | Goals scored | 9 |
| 5 | Goals conceded | 2 |
| Brentford FC | Newcastle United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Matches | 3 |
| 2 | Home Matches | 1 |
| 1 | Away Matches | 2 |
| 3 | Total Goals | 5 |
| 1 | Average Goals Scored | 1.67 |
| 1 | Wins | 2 |
| 2 | Losses | 1 |
| 0 | Draws | 0 |
| December 22, 2020 | EFL Cup 20/21 | Brentford FC | 1 - 0 | Newcastle United FC |
| January 14, 2017 | Championship 16/17 | Brentford FC | 1 - 2 | Newcastle United FC |
| October 15, 2016 | Championship 16/17 | Newcastle United FC | 3 - 1 | Brentford FC |
Brentford vs Newcastle United: Recommended bets
Ivan Toney to score first. The 24-year-old is enjoying an incredible season as Brentford’s leading goal scorer.
Toney also tops the goals scoring charts in the Championship with 16 so the Bees will be looking to their striker to fire them into the semi-finals.
Toney is on a run of six goals in his last 8 league appearances and will be full of confidence ahead of Tuesday’s clash.
Brentford vs Newcastle United: Match preview
Brentford are looking to secure their longest ever major cup run on Tuesday.
The Bees have reached the FA Cup quarter-finals on four occasions and currently on their best League Cup run.
Brentford booked their place in the quarter-finals of the competition with an impressive 3-0 win over Fulham.
Saïd Benrahma scored a brace against the Cottagers, but the Algerian has since moved to West Ham United.
Ivan Toney is the player who has stepped up his departure netting 16 times in 20 appearances this season.
Toney has played a big part in the west London club’s strong start to the season as they currently sit 4th in the Championship.
Newcastle aiming for first semi-finals since 2005
Newcastle United are looking to book their place in the semi-finals of a major cup competition since 2005.
The Toon have never made the last four of the League Cup and they will fancy their chances with Championship opposition.
Newcastle edged past Newport County in the last round with a late equaliser from Jonjo Shelvey seeing the game go to penalties.
The Premier League side’s class eventually told as they defeated the League Two outfit.
In the league, Steve Bruce’s side currently occupies 12th following a 1-1 draw with Fulham on Saturday.
Newcastle United’s Jonjo Shelvey celebrates scoring his sides second goal w Newcastle United v Manchester City – Premier League – St James’ Park 30-11-2019 . (Photo by Richard Sellers/EMPICS/PA Images via Getty Images)
Brentford team news vs Newcastle United
Captain Pontus Jansson has not been included in Brentford’s last two matchday squads.
He is currently a doubt to feature in Tuesday’s quarter-final tie.
Shandon Baptiste remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury.
Newcastle United team news vs Brentford
Javi Manquillo and Fabian Schar both remain unavailable.
Martin Dubravka, Jamaal Lascelles, Paul Dummett and Allan Saint-Maximin also all remain sidelined.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: Martin Dubravka of Newcastle United in action during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on December 05, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
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This article was edited by Benjamin Newman.
