Brentford vs Newcastle Prediction 9 November 2025

🔊 What will be the outcome of the Premier League clash between lower-half neighbors Brentford and Newcastle? Both clubs have been alternating between gaining and losing points, although Newcastle's inconsistency is more pronounced. The Magpies' last five league matches resemble their kit colors, with the white stripe symbolizing victory and the black stripe representing defeat. Will this pattern change in the 11th round? That's the big question, especially as Eddie Howe's side heads to the Brentford Community Stadium. Here, the hosts have suffered just one defeat in six games across all competitions. Who has the better chance of success? Let's delve into our editorial analysis for a well-founded prediction.

Head-to-Head

📊 The teams have faced each other eight times since Brentford's promotion. Newcastle hold a commanding lead in victories, winning six compared to Brentford's one. In six of those eight encounters, the total goals exceeded 2.5, and both sides found the back of the net.

Brentford Team Overview

Just before the 10th round, Brentford secured back-to-back league victories for the first time this season. Their win over Liverpool (3-2) was particularly impressive. Keith Andrews' squad typically ceded possession to their more illustrious opponents (34% to 66%). However, the Bees made the most of their limited time on the ball, almost matching the Reds in terms of goal-scoring opportunities (2.13 xG to 2.31 xG). They followed up with a resounding victory over Manchester United's conqueror in the English League Cup, Grimsby (5-0). The streak ended with a trip to Crystal Palace (0-2). The clash between two teams accustomed to playing on the counter was not rich in chances. The Eagles forced the visitors to take control of the ball and defeated them using their own strategy.

Many might have forgotten, but former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson returned to the Premier League this summer. Now playing for Brentford, he has been quite successful, ranking among the team leaders in minutes played. If there's one person who can't be blamed for the defeat to Crystal Palace, it's Hendo. The 35-year-old midfielder was the Bees' main creative force, leading in key passes, expected assists, and long balls.

Newcastle United Team Overview

Newcastle's fortunes in the Champions League have been far brighter than in the Premier League. While the Magpies are riding a three-match winning streak in Europe's top competition, they have yet to secure back-to-back victories in the domestic league. Eddie Howe's side heads into their upcoming fixture buoyed by a triumph over Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League (2-0). Interestingly, the Geordies' style of play showed little variation from their match against West Ham in the 10th round of the Premier League (1-3). In both games, they dominated possession, averaging 60% of the ball. Their expected goals remained nearly unchanged, although they registered slightly higher against the Hammers (0.77 compared to 0.74). Perhaps the trip to London took its toll, as Newcastle have yet to claim all three points on the road in the English top flight.

Dan Burn, at 33, has been in outstanding form since the start of the season. Despite his age, the defender has played every minute in both the Premier League and Champions League. In their recent clash against Athletic Bilbao in Europe's premier club competition, he was the standout performer, scoring a goal. Overall, the Englishman was one of the most threatening players in the attacking third, consistently testing the Spanish goalkeeper with his long-range efforts. He led both teams in shots from outside the box.

Latest news

Brentford

🎙 Ahead of the match against Newcastle, journalists couldn't resist asking Keith Andrews about former Brentford player Yoane Wissa. To recap, the forward made the switch to Newcastle this summer. Here's what the "Bees" boss had to say about his former charge: "Wissa is a very good player, so I'm not too upset that he won't be able to participate in the match, as that's the nature of competition between teams. I was relieved when the transfer window closed. I think many didn't like it. I believe there was too much fuss around some aspects of this deal."

❌ Midfielder Joshua Dasilva has been recovering from a cruciate ligament tear since last season. The same fate befell the club's summer signing Anthony Milambo in the current campaign.

Newcastle United

🎙 Newcastle's top scorer, Nick Woltemade, has gone a bit quiet, failing to find the net in two consecutive matches. However, he continues to garner praise from various quarters, including football legends. Former Bayern Munich midfielder Lothar Matthäus had this to say about the forward: "If he wanted to move to another club right now, his price would be in the hundreds of millions. His goals in the Premier League and his debut goal for the national team have certainly increased his value. I hope and expect that he'll stay at Newcastle for some time before taking the next step."

❌ Tino Livramento and Yoane Wissa are familiar faces in Newcastle's injury list. However, this past week has seen two new additions. Anthony Gordon was unable to complete the match against Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League due to a muscle injury. Scans also revealed that William Osula had been playing with a minor ankle injury, which will sideline him for several weeks.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The match will be officiated by Stuart Attwell, who averages 4.4 yellow cards over his last 20 Premier League matches. He tends to issue more cautions to away teams than home teams—2.4 compared to 2. Brentford racks up significantly more yellow cards than Newcastle. Over the last five Premier League rounds, the "Bees" have averaged 2.4 warnings, while the "Magpies" have averaged just 1. With all key defensive players fit for Newcastle, there should be no lack of experience in physical battles. Therefore, it's reasonable to expect Brentford to come out on top in yellow cards.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Newcastle's away performances in the Premier League have been underwhelming. In five matches, the "Magpies" have secured just three points, all from goalless draws. Eddie Howe's side has struggled offensively, netting only two goals over this stretch. With Anthony Gordon injured and Nick Woltemade off form, we predict that Newcastle's total goals will be under 1.5.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Keith Andrews continues Thomas Frank's legacy, sticking closely to his counter-attacking strategy. Brentford finds it easier to play on the break, creating opportunities from set-pieces. However, Newcastle should have more corners given their territorial advantage, especially since Eddie Howe's team is adept at capitalizing on them. They rank in the top four in the Premier League for corners earned, averaging 5.8 over 10 matches. Our prediction: Newcastle's total corners will exceed 4.5.

Bookmakers are losing faith in Newcastle, especially on the road in the Premier League. While the Magpies remain favorites against teams like Brentford, the odds are barely in their favor, highlighting a side that has yet to secure an away victory this season.

The Bees, however, deserve praise for their home performances. Considering the caliber of opponents visiting the Brentford Community Stadium, the hosts have taken on a Robin Hood-like role, often challenging the league's elite and only dropping points to Man City under Keith Andrews' guidance. Facing another formidable opponent shouldn't cause concern for them. We predict that Brentford will not lose this match, with a high-scoring draw (1-1) being a fair outcome.