Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe is hopeful that talisman Allan Saint-Maximin can play for the first time since August after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Joelinton has overcome a knee issue and Jonjo Shelvey could also be fit but Alexander Isak is unlikely to be rushed back from a thigh muscle problem.
Brentford captain Pontus Jansson is out with a hamstring injury but Sergi Canos could return from a similar issue.
Defender Ethan Pinnock is available.
CHRIS SUTTON'S PREDICTION
I watched Newcastle beat Fulham last weekend and I was very impressed with them going forward.