Brentford vs Newcastle - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
By Sean Walsh
Newcastle United can take another big step towards UEFA Champions League qualification with a win at Brentford this weekend.
The Magpies currently occupy third place in the Premier League and are on an upward trajectory again following missteps by Manchester United and Tottenham.
The Bees were beaten by the Red Devils on Wednesday as their own European hopes took another blow.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of what should be a close-fought encounter in west London.
Where are Brentford vs Newcastle playing?
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium
- Date: Saturday 8 April
- Kick-off Time: 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PST
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- VAR: Darren England
Brentford vs Newcastle H2H Results (Last Five Meetings)
- Brentford: 1 win
- Newcastle: 3 wins
- Draws: 1
Current Premier League Form (Last Five Games)
- Brentford: LWDDL
- Newcastle: LWWWW
How to watch Brentford vs Newcastle on TV and live stream
Country | Television Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Not televised |
United States | Peacock |
Canada | fuboTV Canada |
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Brentford team news
Midfielders Vitaly Janelt and Frank Onyeka could make their returns from respective injuries on Saturday, while Kristoffer Ajer is also close to making a recovery from a calf problem.
Keane Lewis-Potter is Brentford's only long-term worry, with a return expected towards the end of the season.
Brentford predicted lineup vs Newcastle
Brentford predicted lineup (3-4-3): Raya; Jansson, Pinnock, Mee; Roerslev, Norgaard, Jensen, Henry; Mbeumo, Toney, Wissa.
Newcastle team news
Eddie Howe made a couple of notable changes - enforced or otherwise - to the side that started Wednesday's win at West Ham, but could keep the same XI to keep momentum rolling.
Joe Willock was dropped to the bench after picking up a thigh injury, with his replacement in the starting lineup - Joelinton - scoring twice in the 5-1 triumph.
Alexander Isak may come back into the team despite Callum Wilson's hot run of form.
Emil Krafth and Miguel Almiron are still a few weeks away from returning.
Newcastle predicted lineup vs Brentford
Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Saint-Maximin,
Brentford vs Newcastle score prediction
In what's been an almost universally positive season for Brentford, one of their only blips came when they were thrashed 5-1 in the reverse fixture.
It's likely to be a much closer affair this time around with the Bees often competitive in these bigger games.
That said, Newcastle have demonstrated over the past week that they're capable of unleashing their attacking talent as much as they can dig in deep and master the dark arts. They should just about take the points.
Prediction: Brentford 1-2 Newcastle
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