Newcastle United vs Fulham FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Newcastle United vs Fulham FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After a tough 4-1 loss to Bournemouth, Newcastle bounced back with a strong 3-1 victory over Southampton. Now, they face a Fulham side still reeling from a narrow 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, looking to regain their consistency at St. James’ Park. The clash kicks off on Saturday, February 1st, at 8:30 p.m. IST.

Current Standings: Currently Newcastle  finds itself at the fifth position in the table with 42  points, while Fulham occupies the 10th position with 33 points.  

Head-to-Head Record: With 15 wins in 33  games, it's Newcastle who holds a slight advantage in this rivalry, which has produced 5  draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Newcastle United Preview

From the outset, 3-1 scoreline would have signalled a comfortable victory for a team. However, the Magpies' latest victory over Southampton was far from it.At halftime, with Newcastle leading 1-0, the fans might have felt a flicker of worry, memories of the Bournemouth clash lingering. But those fears vanished when their talisman, Isak, struck again, doubling the lead to 2-0 and sealing the game.

With the recent result, Eddie Howe will surely urge his squad to write off the Bournemouth stumble as a blip and focus on building momentum. The win over Southampton could reignite the fire that fueled their earlier streak—nine wins in ten games.

Alexander Isak is poised to be a pivotal figure for Newcastle in the upcoming matches, just as he has been in previous matches. With 17 goals and 5 assists at an impressive xG of 14.11 in the Premier League this season, his contribution has been undeniable. But when it comes to facing Fulham, Isak might be feeling the heat, having netted just once in three encounters with the Cottagers. It's a challenge that could push him to elevate his game even further.

Team News 

Newcastle's injury list could leave a significant gap this weekend, with Jamaal Lascelles, Harvey Barnes (scored  a goal against Fulham last time), and Callum Wilson all set to miss out. 

Newcastle United  Probable XI - Dubravka (GK), Schar, Burn, Livramento, Hall, Murphy, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Isak &  Gordon

Fulham FC Preview

Marco Silva would have been left deeply frustrated after Fulham’s narrow defeat at Old Trafford earlier this week. Despite being the better team for most of the match, with double the number of shots and a higher possession (51%) than their opponents. Marco Silva kept it clear and candid, calling the result "harsh, cruel" for his team. "We had control in the first half, and created enough chances," he said. "In the second half, it was more balanced. They got a deflected goal and then just crowded the box with 10 players.”

Fulham's form has been inconsistent, with just one win in their last five Premier League outings. Their 2-0 victory over Leicester City stands as a bright spot, but defeats to West Ham (3-2) and Manchester United (1-0) have left them struggling. Marco Silva's side has kept only one clean sheet in their last six matches, conceding two or more goals in five of those.

Team News 

Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson, and Harry Wilson are all doubts for Fulham's trip to St James' Park on Sunday, with each player dealing with an injury.

Fulham Probable XI - Leno (GK), Andersen, Castagne, Robinson, Bassey, Lukic, Wilson, Berge, Smith Rowe, Jimenez & Iwobi

NEWCASTLE UNITED vs FULHAM FC
Winning Prediction

Based on overall stats and recent history, Newcastle United are favored heading into their clash with Fulham, as they are unbeaten in their last eight home games against the Cottagers. However, Fulham will draw confidence from their recent 3-1 win over the Magpies and solid away form, having lost only once in their last five away matches.  Expect a tightly contested battle. 

All things considered, Newcastle are backed by most betting sites to win the upcoming clash. Newcastle United are tipped to win this match, with odds of 1.95 compared to Fulham's 3.90, and a draw at 3.60.

Newcastle United to Win (2-1)

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