NEWCASTLE, England – Newcastle United don dey shine again after dem beat Brentford 2-1 for midweek Premier League match on April 2, 2025. This win don boost dem hopes to qualify for Champions League next season.
Bookmakers don update dem odds for the Premier League top four as dem react to the recent performances of teams after the latest round of matches. Newcastle be currently sixth for odds to make the top four, and the bookmakers dey give dem 20/1 to achieve this feat.
After the latest win, Newcastle get 2,000/1 odds to win overall league, while Liverpool dey heavily favored at 1/33, with Arsenal at 25/1. Odion Ighalo‘s Nottingham Forest and others dey even more unlikely to win.
The Premier League table still dey show Southampton and Leicester as favorites for relegation. Southampton get odds 1/1,000, while Leicester dey follow close with 1/250. Teams like Ipswich dey on the borderline with odds of 1/16.
“Last night’s win against Brentford don show say Newcastle fit match any team,” coach Eddie Howe talk after the game. “We need to keep the momentum going. Our focus now na to ensure we dey inside the top five.”
Unlike other teams, no bookies dey offer odds on Newcastle relegation; dem don almost mathematically secure their position for next season. For top five finish, Newcastle dey currently sit at safer odds of 13/20, likening dem to clubs like Chelsea and Man City.
Dem also discuss other teams, including Chelsea and Manchester City, who dey unlikely to face relegation problems. City dey under scrutiny for potential charges that fit lead to points deduction, but dem odds for relegation sit at 14/1.
In terms of stats from the game against Brentford, Newcastle had 48% possession and created 21 shots, with 4 on target. Alexander Isak and Sandro Tonali supply the goals for Newcastle, while Brentford’s Mbeuno convert late penalty for dem.
Looking ahead, the race to finish as one of the Premier League’s top teams dey heat up, with only a few matches to play for the season. Fans dey eager to see if Newcastle fit secure one of the Champions League spots.
Newcastle’s next match go be crucial for dem, and with the rise in confidence, fans also dey hopeful say dem fit continue the good run of form to make the dream come true.
