Newcastle’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Leicester at the weekend couldn’t have come at a better time.
It ended a four-game winless streak and provided the perfect morale boost ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with Brentford on Tuesday. The Magpies are chasing the dream of a Wembley appearance, something they savored in the 2022/23 season when they reached the final of this very competition. However, memories of last season’s exit at this stage linger, adding an extra layer of caution to their preparations.
That caution feels warranted given the recent history between the two sides. Earlier this month, Newcastle suffered a bruising 4-2 defeat on the road to Brentford. Yet, the situation feels markedly different at St. James’ Park, where Newcastle transforms into a formidable force, especially in the League Cup. They boast an incredible run of seven consecutive home victories in this competition. Impressively, six of those wins came against current Premier League sides, underscoring why they enter this match as firm favorites.
For Brentford, the challenge is daunting. The last time they secured an away win over Newcastle dates all the way back to 1934. Overcoming such a barren streak feels like an uphill battle, particularly given their dreadful away form this season. The Bees have lost seven of their eight away league games so far, with their sole traveling win coming in the Carabao Cup against League Two side Colchester. It’s a stark contrast to their usually resilient identity under Thomas Frank.
Adding to their woes, Brentford faced yet another away defeat over the weekend, falling 2-1 to Chelsea. The timing of this fixture does them no favors, with an away quarter-final representing a significant hurdle in their quest for only the second semi-final appearance in the club’s history. To have any hope of success, Brentford will likely need a clean sheet, as their struggles in front of goal on the road are glaring. In their last eight away games, they’ve scored just once in seven of them, a statistic that doesn’t inspire much confidence heading into St. James’ Park.
Newcastle’s attack, on the other hand, will look to Alexander Isak to deliver the goods. The Swedish striker has a knack for striking early, with his last seven goals for the Magpies all arriving before the hour mark. Even more impressively, six of those goals opened the scoring for his side, emphasizing his importance in setting the tone for the team. Meanwhile, Brentford’s Christian Nørgaard may find himself in the referee’s book rather than on the scoresheet. He has a history of disciplinary trouble at St. James’ Park, having been booked in both of his prior appearances at the venue.
What makes this encounter even more intriguing is Brentford’s curious trend of seeing both teams score in their matches. Remarkably, 15 of their last 16 games have ended with goals at both ends, suggesting that despite their struggles on the road, they can still find a way to trouble opponents.
As the whistle blows on Tuesday night, the stakes couldn’t be higher for either side. Newcastle’s home form and hunger to return to Wembley make them the clear favorites, but football has a way of springing surprises. For Brentford, the odds may be stacked against them, but they’ll hope to draw inspiration from their earlier triumph over Newcastle this season.
Ultimately, the game promises to be a fascinating clash of contrasting fortunes: Newcastle’s home dominance versus Brentford’s away struggles. Whether it’s a continuation of the Magpies’ march toward glory or an unlikely Bees upset, one thing is certain – the drama of the Carabao Cup quarter-finals is set to deliver.
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