Brentford vs Newcastle: Predicted Lineup and Team Updates

Brentford is heading to St James’ Park on Saturday, aiming for their first league double over Newcastle since 1935.

The Bees have climbed to seventh place following an impressive performance streak. Manager Keith Andrews leads one of the league’s most efficient teams, currently just three points shy of the top six. Brentford arrives in Tyneside full of confidence after their recent win against Aston Villa with ten players. They previously defeated Newcastle 3–1 in their first meeting and are eager to end their winless streak at St James’ Park.

Brentford Team News

Keith Andrews is managing a squad missing a key player due to suspension. Kevin Schade is out after receiving a red card against Aston Villa, which means Dango Ouattara is likely to retain his spot in the starting lineup. Ouattara will mark his 100th Premier League appearance in this match. Additionally, Brentford will be without Fabio Carvalho and Josh Dasilva due to injuries.

Caoimhín Kelleher will be in goal, supported by a defense featuring Nathan Collins. The Bees have shown strong defensive capabilities, ranking joint-best in the league over the last eight games. Yehor Yarmolyuk and Mathias Jensen will control the midfield, while Vitaly Janelt will add a defensive presence alongside Jordan Henderson. In attack, Igor Thiago is expected to lead the offense, showcasing a high xG per shot average of 0.16 in the last five seasons.

Brentford Predicted Lineup

Brentford predicted XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Henry; Yarmolyuk, Henderson; Jensen, Janelt, Ouattara; Thiago

When will the match kick off?

The Premier League match is set for Saturday, 7 February 2026, at St James’ Park, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 GMT.

How to watch Newcastle vs Brentford?

In the UK, viewers can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming available through the Sky Go app.

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