Brentford hosts Newcastle United in the EFL Cup quarterfinals. The match will be played on Tuesday, December 22nd at Brentford Community Stadium (London)
Brentford is trying to keep up with the level reached in the previous season. The Bees were one of the sensations of the last Championship draw. They fought to the last for direct promotion to the Premier League but were limited to only 3rd place. In the playoffs, Thomas Frank's men lost to the more experienced Fulham. In the offseason, the main scorer Watkins went to Aston Villa and did not get lost there. However, Ivan Toney from Peterborough, who played in League 1, painlessly replaced him. With his help, the club looks confident enough in the Championship, although it lags behind Norwich and Bournemouth, which want to return to the Premier League right off the reel. Brentford has already knocked out four opponents in the League Cup, and most of them were from the Premier League (Southampton, West Bromwich, and Fulham).
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Newcastle can afford to get away from the Premier League. The Magpies didn’t become the new financial monster of Albion. Football officials did not allow Saudi Arabian investors to enter the Premier League. Well, there will be no new grandee with a bunch of stars. On the other hand, the fans hope for a rather curious project led by Steve Bruce. He offers a truly British unobtrusive style, and it is not surprising that the seasoned striker Callum Wilson has become one of the best in the squad. With his help, the Magpies managed to break away from the relegation zone. On the other hand, it is obvious that they are unlikely to fight for a place in the European Cups since there are more than enough strong contenders. Isn't there a reason to pay attention to the League Cup? However, they were frankly lucky with their opponents (Blackburn, Morecambe, and Newport), and the Welsh were beaten only on penalties.
According to bookmakers, the odds are equal, and they even give a small preference to Brentford that will play at home. However, the semifinals are at stake, which should be good motivation for Newcastle. We think that the visitors will at least not lose in regulation time.
Prediction for the match: Newcastle to win with +0.5 handicap
