Brentford vs Newcastle United
English Premier League, KO: 16:00 May 19, 2024, Brentford Community Stadium
BRENTFORD host Newcastle United on Sunday in the final game of the season.
And the Geordies have a host of permutations to see whether they have done enough for European football next term, but they are basically relying on Chelsea losing to snatch sixth place if they win. They will finish above Manchester United as long as they match their score.
Newcastle have underachieved this season undoubtedly, but manager Eddie Howe has had a horrendous injury list to contend with.
They were in midweek action at Old Trafford and despite going off as favourites, which must be a first, they crashed to a disappointing 3-2 defeat against injury-hit United. They have been maddingly inconsistent all season.
The hosts' relegation worries never really came to much despite a worrying nine-game run without a win earlier this year and will leapfrog Everton into 15th with a point, assuming the Toffees lose at title-chasing Arsenal.
And they are ending the season in decent form with just one defeat in their last eight games, including three wins out of their last five. They dug out an impressive win at Bournemouth last week.
How the bookies view it: Geordies to sign off in style
Newcastle United are 6/5 favourites here with Brentford outsiders on their own patch at 19/10 with the draw 29/10. All prices are with bet365,
Recent head to heads: Toon on top
Newcastle enjoy playing Brentford certainly in recent times. They won 1-0 at St James' Park in September and have in fact won the last four meetings between the sides.
Brentford have not defeated Newcastle at home in a league match since 1948 incredibly…at their old Griffin Park ground.
Players to watch: Gordon on form
Bryan Mbeumo has been in fine form this season and his goal at Bournemouth last week was his tenth of the season. He is 6/4 to score anytime with bet365.
Anthony Gordon has been the subject of transfer speculation recently and netted his 12th goal of a decent season at Old Trafford in midweek. He is 15/8 to score anytime with bet365.
Probably line-ups:
Brentford will be without Josh Dasilva, Rico Henry, Ben Mee and Aaron Hickey, who are all out for the season.
Newcastle could be missing Sandro Tonali, Matt Targett, Lewis Miley, Joe Willock, Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman.
Brentford: Flekken, Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Reguilon, Janelt, Norgaard, Damsgaard, Mbeumo, Toney, Wissa.
Newcastle United: Dubravka, Trippier, Krafth, Burn, Hall, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Anderson, Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
Anything else catch the eye?
Newcastle can get the win to end their season on a high and get European football of some description to St James'Park next season, although what competition it will be depends on results elsewhere.
They really should have had it tied up already, but drawing at home to Brighton and losing to a makeshift United team was poor.
Brentford can go into this with little in the way of pressure and you would expect goals at both ends with neither team having a watertight defence.
Back both teams to score in the first half at 9/4 with bet365 in what could be an entertaining game – they usually are where Newcastle are involved.
This English Premier League match between Brentford and Newcastle United will be played on May 19, 2024 and kick off at 16:00. Check below for our tipsters best Brentford vs Newcastle United prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
