Newcastle United vs Fulham FC, Premier League 2020-2021, Today Match Prediction

Newcastle United vs Fulham FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Newcastle were handed a 5-2 thrashing at the hands of promoted side Leeds in the midweek round of fixtures, continuing their mixed run of form which has prevented them from mounting a top half challenge.

Despite possessing a squad with sprinklings of real quality, the Magpies find it difficult to put in the same levels of performances from game to game, often from half to half in truth.

They have a game in hand due to their fixture against Aston Villa being postponed due to an outbreak of coronavirus at their training camp, though in reality are still feeling the effects with up to five players missing from it this weekend.

Fulham’s form has improved for sure, but still find themselves in the relegation zone, largely due to the even better form of Burnley, who have leapfrogged them in recent weeks.

They are a tougher side to play against, but are likely to struggle for the remainder of the season.

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Newcastle United Preview

Form Guide (all comps): LLWWL

Reasons to be cheerful:

     Often look great when in form

     Scored six goals in last three matches

Reasons to be fearful:

     Always seems one step forward, one back for Newcastle

     Up to five players still missing with coronavirus

With the likes of Callum Wilson, Saint-Maximum and Dwight Gayle in their side, Newcastle can often look a real threat when they are in form and play with positivity.

Their recent wins against the likes of West Brom and Crystal Palace show that they should be comfortably safe this season, though will struggle to break into the top half of the league.

Leeds have shown dangerous attacking qualities since joining the Premier League, but for Newcastle to lose 5-2 shows a real weakness when teams are prepared to get at them.

They won’t face that this week against Fulham, but must still show more solidarity in their defending. The positive is that they are scoring plenty of goals – six in their last three matches and should be licking their lips at Fulham’s defensive record too.

Star Man – Callum Wilson

Has been involved in 10 goals in 11 league matches this season, more than in 35 appearances for Bournemouth last season.

Fulham FC Preview

Form Guide (all comps): LWLDD

Reasons to be cheerful

     Five points from five matches has seen them flirt with 17th place

     Results against Leicester and Liverpool will give them confidence

Reasons to be fearful 

     De Cordova-Reid could miss out with injury

     Lost 22 out of last 27 away league matches

Since winning for the first time this season, against West Brom six weeks ago, Fulham have spent more time out of the relegation zone than in, though now find themselves back in trouble after Burnley’s improved form.

That should not discourage Scott Parker and his players, however. They have substantially improved their performance levels of late, as was plain to see in their win over Leicester and draw against champions Liverpool.

The Cottagers have also secured two draws from their last two matches, proving that they have solidified somewhat since those early games of the season. 

They will likely be without Bobby De Cordova-Reid, who had scored in three consecutive matches., as he nurses a muscle injury.

Fulham will find it difficult against Newcastle’s pace and power, but on form could stand a chance.

Star Man – Ademola Lookman

Continues to grow in a Fulham shirt and must step up with more goals to help his side rise up the table.