Newcastle-Brentford is a match valid for the fifth day of the Premier League and is played Saturday at 6:30pm: TV, lineups, predictions.
Following a challenging schedule, Newcastle arrived at the national team break with three consecutive defeats on their backs. Unexpected losing streak, in some ways, given the HCL club’s meteoric rise in recent years to become one of the most serious contenders for one of the top four spots.
The Magpies, who in the coming week will return to Champions League play after nearly two decades-they will be on stage at San Siro against AC Milan-have lost to Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton. Nothing so dramatic, since we are still in the early days, but after last year’s excellent championship, which ended in fourth position, it is normal that something more was expected from Eddie Howe’s men. Under indictment, for the moment, is the defense, the department that under this management has always provided the greatest guarantees, to the point of becoming one of the strongest points. So far, on the other hand, Newcastle has never kept its goal unbroken, not even in the only victory of the season, the one achieved in the opener against Aston Villa, scrambled 5-1 at St. James’ Park. Howe expects a change of pace as early as the challenge with Brentford, although he will have to do without some important pawns, including new signing Tonali, who is injured with the Italian national team.
The former Rossoneri will not be in the match, as will Willock, Krafth and Manquillo. Also in high doubt is the presence of Botman, struggling with an ankle problem.
Mbeumo
Newcastle last season beat Brentford twice, both in the first leg and in the return, but the Bees are now a fine Premier League side and should not be underestimated. This year they have yet to lose, putting together three draws and one win, achieved in the derby with Fulham. The red-and-whites confirm that they have a solid set-up, despite the absence of their top scorer Toney, who has been disqualified for soccer offences. Thomas Frank will not be able to count on the injured Dasilva and Baptiste.
The prediction
The Newcastle we got to know last year hardly misses these kinds of matches. Reason why we expect the Bianconeri to return to success after three defeats in a row but it is quite unlikely that they will also keep their goal unbroken.
The likely Newcastle-Brentford lineups
- NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton; Gordon, Isak, Barnes.
- BRENTFORD (4-3-3): Flekken; Hickey, Pinnock, Collins, Henry; Janelt, Norgaard, Jensen; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
