Newcastle United vs Brentford Prediction: can the visitors beat their opponents for the second time?

Prediction for the EFL Cup match which will take place on December 18. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Newcastle United

Last week, the team under the leadership of Eddie Howe was able to rehabilitate for failures. In the 16th round of the championship of England, the Magpies at home walls took Leicester City and noted a good realization, scoring four unanswered goals. In the Newcastle squad, Murphy (in the first half), Bruno Guimaraes, Isak and Murphy's double (after the break) scored. After a convincing performance against the Foxes, Newcastle United has 23 points and sits in 12th place in the English league table.

Brentford

In the last four performances of the championship of England Brentford alternates victories with defeats. Winning outcomes were recorded in the home walls against Leicester City 4:1 and Newcastle United 4:2. The team lost in Birmingham to Aston Villa 1:3, then lost to Chelsea in the capital 1:2. With 23 points, the Bees dropped to 11th line in the English championship table.

Expert Betting Tips

For both teams it will be a fundamental match, because the performance in the Cup - a chance to reach the top indicators and compete for the trophy. In the current campaign, Brentford are great in the opening stretches of matches, the game at St. James' Park could fall into this category, especially after the Bees' upset defeat to Chelsea in the EPL. The guests will be motivated and will create problems for the home team, who are considered favorites. We do not rule out a draw at the end of the main time of the game.