SlipsTips shares a player-based selection ahead of Newcastle’s EFL Cup quarter-final tie with Brentford on Wednesday night.
Newcastle vs Brentford, (Wednesday, 19:45)
Both seeking to book an EFL Cup semi-final berth, Newcastle United and Brentford will do battle at St James’ Park on Wednesday night.
Eddie Howe’s side snapped a four-game winning run in the Premier League with a resounding 4-0 win over Leicester City at the weekend.
Meanwhile, Brentford put in a spirited effort in a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday night.
These two sides met in the Premier League less than a fortnight ago at the Gtech Community Stadium, with Brentford running out 4-2 winners on that occasion.
I successfully backed Alexander Isak to register a goal involvement in that game and I’m more than happy to side with him to strike here at even-money (1/1) on Boylesports.
The Magpies marksman has hit a rich vein of form in recent weeks, notching in each of his previous three Premier League outings.
The Swedish striker also helped fire his side to this stage of the EFL Cup when chipping in with a goal against Chelsea in round four.
Having recently made the net bulge against Brentford, Isak will be rubbing his hands at the prospect of facing Thomas Frank’s travel sick team.
The Bees have banked just one point from a possible 24 away from home in the Premier League this season so far.
On top of that, the capital club have shipped 16 goals across those eight road games, not to mention their backline was recently breached twice when hosting Newcastle.
That defensive fragility doesn't bode well ahead of a trip to what will be a raucous St James’ Park under the lights.
With in-form Isak expected to be a key protagonist during this quarter-final tie, backing the Newcastle hitman to notch holds plenty of appeal at even-money (Boylesports).
Recommended Bet
- Alexander Isak Anytime Goalscorer– 1/1 (Boylesports)
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