Newcastle vs Brentford Predictions, Odds & Sports Betting Tips 16/09/2023

Out of form Newcastle United face unbeaten Brentford In an intriguing Premier League contest this Saturday evening. The Bees have started the season impressively, but this represents their sternest test so far. Meanwhile, Newcastle are looking to end a run of three defeats on the spin.

Fans hoping to land a betting bonus on the game are in for a treat. Our experts have studied the formbook and assessed the stats and, in this article, they will reveal their exclusive prediction for the fixture.

Things were looking rosy for the Magpies when they opened the campaign with a 5-1 thrashing of Aston Villa. However, since then it’s all gone wrong for Eddie Howe’s men. Three defeats in a row, including a heartbreaking late loss to ten men Liverpool, have left the Toon stuck on just three points.

Despite that poor run, there is still a sense of optimism among the home faithful. Their first Champions League campaign for almost 20 years begins this week and hopes are high that the team can replicate last season’s fourth place finish.

In contrast to Newcastle, Brentford are yet to lose a game this season. Admittedly that has included three draws, but Thomas Frank has built a side that are proving very hard to beat.

The suspended Ivan Toney has clearly left a big hole in the Bees’ front line, but Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa and Kevin Schade have formed an effective three pronged attack in his absence. If those three players can click again on Saturday, Brentford’s unbeaten run could be set to continue.

Brentford have not beaten Newcastle in a league fixture since 1948. A run that includes seven defeats and a solitary draw, Last season’s corresponding fixture resulted in a 5-1 win for the Magpies and overall the Toon have an 11-4 advantage in games between the two teams.

If you want to take advantage of the best sports betting odds for the game, make sure you read our statistical highlights before you make your bet. These statistics contain key information that can help you find the best value in the football betting odds.

Leading Betting apps are making Newcastle odds on favourites at just 11/20. Brentford are big outsiders at 11/2, whilst the draw can be backed at 17/5.

We are not overly concerned by Newcastle’s losing run, but given their resilience and form, it is hard to back against Brentford. As such, we think the 17/5 on a point each looks like the value bet.