Having won the reverse fixture 3-1 in September, Fulham are seeking back-to-back top-flight victories over Newcastle for the first time since 2012, although the Cottagers have won only two of their last nine visits to Tyneside, with the Magpies seeking a sixth victory in eight Premier League meetings with the Whites at St James' Park.
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Can Newcastle United continue their Champions League chase? Last weekend, the Magpies fought back from a goal down to swat aside the division's bottom team Southampton 3-1 at St Mary's, with Alexnader Isak bagging a quick-fire brace, before Sandro Tonali slotted home a third to secure the points. So, Eddie Howe's side have now won seven of their last eight Premier League outings, the sole blot on their copy book coming during the Magpies' most-recent home game, a shock 4-1 hammering at the hands of Bournemouth. Nevertheless, given that, across all competitions, Newcastle have won ten of their last 11, are fifth in the table, thereby occupying the last Champions League spot, the Toon Army will expect to have a victory to celebrate on Saturday.
Fulham meantime are just eight points below their hosts, but will feel as though that gap should be smaller, given that they were beaten 1-0 by Manchester United last Sunday night in a game that was, at best, easily forgotable. The fact it was, across the last two seasons, the Premier League fixtures to produced the lowest combined xG underlines that it was not a classic at Craven Cottage. That's now two defeats in three for Marco Silva's side who, despite having been unbeaten in eight beforehand, have only won three of their last 12, hence why the Cottagers kick off tenth, four points adrift the final potential European position. Given Fulham's miserable recent record on Tyneside, those braving the 277 mile journey north on Saturday will surely be doing so more in hope than expectation.
Newcastle United vs Fulham Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 81.
- Newcastle United Wins: 34. Draws: 15. Fulham Wins: 32.
Newcastle United Team News
Eddie how faces a difficult decision in goal because Martin Dúbravka has stated the last 11 matches, keeping seven clean sheets, but Nick Pope was back on the bench last weekend following a knee injury, so will the Englishman be restored? Similarly, fit again Sven Botman will be looking to start at centre-back, but can he break up the Dan Burn-Fabian Schär partnership that has been so reliable in his absence? In general, the lineup is likely to remain largely the same; Jamaal Lascelles, Jamal Lewis, Harvey Barnes and Callum Wilson remain sidelined.
Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Fulham: (4-3-3): Dúbravka; Livramento, Schär, Botman, Hall; Tonali, Guimarães, Joelinton; Murphy, Gordon, Isak.
Newcastle United Player to Watch vs Fulham
Alexander Isak has scored 13 goals in his last ten Premier League matches so, having been the match-winner during his only previous meeting with Fulham at St James' Park, most would back the Swede to net here too.
Fulham Team News
Harry Wilson is a doubt, having hobbled off with an ankle injury last Sunday, but fellow-winger Reiss Nelson is back in full training, hoping to feature for the first time in almost two months following a hamstring tear. Elsewhere, Timothy Castagne will continue to deputise for the sidelined Kenny Tete at right-back, while a booking for Saša Lukić would be his tenth of the season, thereby seeing him miss Fulham's next two matches, against Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace, suspended.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Newcastle United: (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukić, Troaré, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jiménez.
Fulham Player to Watch vs Newcastle United
Raúl Jiménez, who has ten goals to his name this season, was controversially sent off on Tyneside last season, hoping to net against Newcastle, as he did in September, this time.
Newcastle United vs Fulham Prediction
We cannot see beyond a comfortable Newcastle victory. The blip against Bournemouth aside, the Magpies are in terrific form, while Fulham certainly are not: Newcastle United 3-1 Fulham.
Newcastle United vs Fulham FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Newcastle United vs Fulham Premier League game on TV channel?
Newcastle United vs Fulham Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada
How to watch Newcastle United vs Fulham Premier League game on live streaming?
Newcastle United vs Fulham Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Newcastle United vs Fulham in the Premier League?
Newcastle United vs Fulham takes place on Saturday 1 February 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).