Newcastle vs Fulham Prediction
🔊 What will be the outcome in one of the most unpredictable League Cup quarter-final matchups? On December 17, Newcastle and Fulham face off to determine who advances to the tournament's semi-finals. The match takes place at St. James' Park, giving the Magpies the edge as favorites. However, betting odds aren't always the most crucial factor, so our prediction will focus on more significant details. Let's dive in!
Head-to-Head
📊 It's important to note that a trip to St James' Park doesn't intimidate Fulham. In 4 out of their last 7 visits, the Cottagers have picked up points, defeating the Magpies twice (3-1; 2-1). The most recent clash between the teams was quite recent-in October. In that match, the visitors from London were also close to securing a positive result, but Bruno Guimarães' 90th-minute goal denied them (2-1).
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Newcastle United Team Overview
Newcastle have been having a stormy season. Month after month, the team alternates between victories and defeats, occasionally mixing in draws. As a result, they sit only 12th in the Premier League. However, the Magpies' inconsistency is primarily due to their poor away performances. At home, they are a different story, having won 8 out of their last 10 matches on home turf.
The first victory in this series was against Bradford City (4-1) in the English League Cup. Following that, Eddie Howe's side managed to defeat a much tougher opponent, Tottenham (2-0) at home. It's worth noting that Newcastle are the current holders of the trophy and are on an eight-match winning streak in this competition.
Match Results: Newcastle United
Fulham Team Overview
Fulham continue to deliver entertaining performances, producing one goal-fest after another, though it doesn't always translate into points. December kicked off with defeats to Man City (4-5) and Crystal Palace (1-2). However, in their last Premier League outing, they finally secured a victory-defeating Burnley away (3-2). Harry Wilson was instrumental, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. The Welshman is in top form, having been involved in scoring actions for four consecutive matches.
In the League Cup, the Cottagers have enjoyed a stroke of luck so far, facing only lower-league opponents. Their toughest challenge came against Bristol City from the Championship (2-0), which Marco Silva's side overcame in the second round. However, they encountered difficulties against Wycombe. Despite dominating the game, Fulham had to secure their quarter-final spot through a penalty shootout (5-4).
Match Results: Fulham
Latest news
Newcastle United
🎙 Newcastle players were deeply disappointed by their 0-1 defeat to Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby. Jacob Ramsey gave one of the most emotional comments: “It's a low point. My first derby, and to not be on the winning side is gut-wrenching. As a Newcastle fan, I want to win these matches and savor the victory. We need to lock away this disappointment and use it. Everyone comes out in different interviews saying different things, but we need to believe in ourselves more, trust the process more. It's within us. When we're firing, we're lethal. We need to find that quickly.”
❌ Newcastle's injury list is growing longer. Nick Pope, William Osula, Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, and Emil Krafth missed the game against Sunderland, and during the match, Dan Burn suffered an injury. The Englishman has a fractured rib and a punctured lung, sidelining him for up to six weeks. Eddie Howe's options in central defense are becoming increasingly limited.
Fulham
🎙 Marco Silva expressed his satisfaction with the performance against Burnley: "I believe we deserved the win. Both teams had plenty of chances. We missed some due to our own unforced errors. At times, we needed better coordination. Hopefully, this won't happen in the future."
❌ Fulham are also dealing with several absences. Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz are sidelined due to injuries, while Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Samuel Chukwueze have departed for the Africa Cup of Nations. All are key players in the squad.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Keeping order on the pitch will be Darren England. This referee isn't quick to brandish cards, averaging 3.4 yellow cards per game in the current Premier League season. He also officiated one League Cup match, where he handed out three cautions. The teams in question aren't heavy on cards either: over their last ten matches across all competitions, Newcastle average 1.5 yellow cards per game, while Fulham average 1.8. We don't anticipate this upcoming clash to turn into a card-heavy affair, so we're suggesting a bet on under 4.5 yellow cards.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Newcastle at home and away are two different teams. The home crowd energizes the Magpies. On their turf, Eddie Howe’s squad have scored more than a goal per game in eight consecutive matches. Furthermore, the League Cup seems to be their favorite competition, as they've netted at least two goals in five straight games here. Fulham's defense has appeared vulnerable lately, making a bet on over 1.5 goals from the hosts seem logical.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Over the last ten matches, the teams have posted the following stats: Newcastle with 6.1 corners per game, and Fulham with 5.3. Our editorial team expects an exciting end-to-end match with plenty of corner kicks. Accordingly, we're placing a bet on over 8.5 corners. This bet has come through in seven of the Magpies' last matches and in ten involving the Cottagers.
Editor's Prediction
Both teams face significant injury issues, but Fulham's problems appear more severe. Even without these setbacks, the Cottagers have slim chances at St James' Park. Newcastle have been impressively dominant at home this season. However, given the defensive gaps in the hosts' lineup, the London side should find the net at least once. Therefore, we see a likely outcome of a 3-1 victory for the favorites. In light of this, our main bet suggestion is on over 2.5 goals, which has been successful in seven of Newcastle's last eight matches. Additionally, a bet on both teams to score (yes) is worth considering.
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Betting Tips: Newcastle United - Fulham
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