Match preview

Brentford (4th, 9 pts) host Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) at Brentford Community Stadium on Saturday 19 December, kick-off 15:00.

Brentford are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 4). Newcastle United are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 9, conceded 9).

The last league meeting, in February 2026, finished Newcastle United 2–3 Brentford.

Varless AI expects around 1.9 goals for Brentford and 1.2 for Newcastle, making Brentford 51% to win, the draw 24% and Newcastle 25%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 60%.