NEWCASTLE UNITED will be bidding to record back-to-back wins in the English Premier League for the first time this season when they face Brentford at St James' Park on Saturday.
Eddie Howe's side hit the ground running with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest but then failed to win any of their subsequent six top-flight fixtures.
However, the Magpies got back in the winning groove by making light work of 10-man Fulham in a 4-1 cruise to victory at Craven Cottage last weekend.
That triumph propelled the Toon up to eight-place in the table and they will be looking to continue their climb up the standings when Brentford come calling.
Thomas Frank's team have made a mixed start to the season, winning two, losing two and drawing four of their opening eight games of the season, the most recent of which was a drab 0-0 draw at Bournemouth.
Nevertheless, Brentford remain in the top half of the Premier League table, level on points with Liverpool in eighth and just four points behind sixth-placed Manchester United.
Outright Betting
Newcastle, who have lost just one of their last 15 Premier League home games, head into this game as odds-on 4/5 favourites with William Hill.
Last season's corresponding fixture ended all square and the same outcome on Saturday can be backed at 11/4 (Boylesports) while the Bees are big outsiders at 17/5 with SBK.
Betting Angles
Newcastle will have their backers at the above-mentioned price but I'm going to opt for an alternative angle via the Bet Builder market by merging over zero Newcastle goals, over four Newcastle corners and over zero Brentford cards at 4/5 (Bet 365).
As already alluded to, Newcastle have turned St James' Park into a fortress, tasting defeat just once on home turf this calendar year.
What's more, the Magpies have made the net bulge in a sizeable 14 of their 17 Premier League home games under Eddie Howe's tutorship and I fancy them to continue that trend when faced with a Brentford team that have posted just three clean sheets across their 23 road trips since being promoted to the top-flight.
With this in mind, I'm more than happy to back Newcastle to hit the back of the net on Saturday, but to boost the odds, I'll also go with over four Newcastle corners.
Eddie Howe's hosts have been prominent corner performers in the Premier League this season, averaging 7.63 flag kicks per-game, a tally that increases to a lofty 9.25 their when playing in front of their own supporters.
To round off the 4/5 (Bet 365) Bet Builder I'll also back Brentford to pick up at least one booking during this contest.
Newcastle have drawn at least one card from seven of their eight Premier League opponents this season and I expect that sequence to continue here with a raucous home crowd behind them.
One player who could be worth considering for a card is Brentford's Aaron Hickey who has been priced up at 13/5 (Bet 365) to have his name taken.
The Scottish right-back has been booked in four of his eight Premier League appearances for the Bees and he should have his hands full at St James' Park on Saturday.
This English Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brentford will be played on Oct 8, 2022 and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best Newcastle United vs Brentford prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
