Pratinjau Newcastle vs Fulham

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• Over 1.5 goals for Newcastle

Newcastle United and Fulham meet at St James’ Park on Saturday in a tightly poised Premier League clash, with just one point separating the two sides in the table. Both teams are searching for consistency, though Newcastle’s emphatic midweek Champions League victory could provide the boost they need to kickstart their domestic campaign.

Newcastle’s inconsistent start to the season continued last weekend with a disappointing 2-1 defeat away to Brighton, leaving Eddie Howe’s side with only two wins from their last ten Premier League matches (D3, L5). Both of those victories came against sides currently in the bottom three — 1-0 against Wolves and 2-0 against Nottingham Forest — hardly the sort of form to inspire confidence among the St James’ Park faithful.

However, the Magpies showed signs of their old selves in midweek, cruising to a convincing 3-0 home win over Benfica in the Champions League. That dominant display served as a timely reminder of the quality within Howe’s squad when they hit their stride. If Newcastle can channel that same energy and attacking sharpness into their league form, they will be confident of returning to winning ways here.

Fulham, meanwhile, have hit a rough patch. The Cottagers have lost three successive Premier League games and could slip to four straight top-flight defeats for the first time since April 2023. Their performances have been particularly disappointing away from home — Marco Silva’s men are yet to register a win on the road this season (D1, L3), conceding nine goals in those four games.

A blunt attack has compounded their problems, with Fulham struggling to create clear chances. Only Burnley and Sunderland (21 each) have registered fewer shots on target than Fulham (23) in the Premier League this term, underlining the need for greater efficiency in front of goal.

Riwayat Head-to-Head

Fulham ended a long barren spell against Newcastle last season, completing a league double over the Magpies after failing to win any of the previous nine meetings (D2, L7). They could now claim back-to-back away league victories over Newcastle for the first time since 1951 — a record Silva’s side will be eager to rewrite.

Despite Fulham’s recent resurgence in this fixture, Newcastle will take comfort in their home dominance in previous encounters. The Magpies have traditionally fared well at St James’ Park against the Cottagers and will look to reassert that control in front of their supporters.

Statistik dan Streak Panas

• Newcastle’s five Premier League clean sheets are the joint most this season, level with Arsenal.
• Six of Newcastle’s last eight matches have produced over 2.5 goals.
• Fulham have kept just one clean sheet in their last 17 league outings.
• Eleven of Fulham’s last 14 away games have seen both teams score.

Key Players to Watch and Missing Players

Jacob Murphy continues to be a bright spark for Newcastle. The winger provided his third assist of the season in the midweek win over Benfica and boasts a personal record of three career goals against Fulham — though notably, he has yet to end up on the winning side in any of those matches (D1, L2).

His creativity and directness from wide areas will be key to unlocking Fulham’s back line.

Untuk para pengunjung, Raúl Jiménez will be the focal point in attack. The Mexican striker has an intriguing scoring pattern — twelve of his last fourteen goalscoring appearances have seen both teams find the net.

That trend includes both of Fulham’s wins over Newcastle last season, making him one to watch if the Cottagers can generate enough service.

In terms of team news, Newcastle have no fresh injury concerns following their midweek fixture. Fulham, however, face a few fitness worries. Joachim Andersen remains a doubt after limping off with a hamstring issue against Arsenal, while captain Tom Cairney will undergo a late assessment due to a lingering back problem.

Tactical Overview

Eddie Howe will likely stick with his preferred 4-3-3 setup, encouraging intensity in pressing and quick transitions from back to front. Newcastle’s wide players, particularly Murphy and Anthony Gordon, will look to stretch Fulham’s defence, while Alexander Isak or Callum Wilson will provide the focal point in attack. The Magpies’ ability to press high and force turnovers could prove decisive, especially against a Fulham side that often struggles to play out under pressure.

Marco Silva’s Fulham are expected to adopt a compact shape, prioritising defensive stability while seeking to counter through the pace of Willian and the movement of Jiménez. Their challenge will be maintaining composure under Newcastle’s press, as well as avoiding the lapses in concentration that have cost them dearly in recent away fixtures.

Analisis Taruhan

After their midweek confidence boost, Newcastle appear well-positioned to secure three points here. Fulham’s poor away form, coupled with their defensive fragility, makes it difficult to see them containing a Newcastle side that tends to dominate at home.

Backing Newcastle to win with a -2 handicap offers appealing value, especially given their recent goal-scoring improvement and Fulham’s habit of conceding multiple goals on the road. Over 2.5 goals is another strong option, considering both teams’ attacking tendencies and defensive inconsistencies.

Prediction: Newcastle United 3–0 Fulham

Newcastle should carry their European momentum into this fixture, capitalising on Fulham’s leaky defence and lack of confidence away from home. Expect the Magpies to dominate proceedings at St James’ Park and record a comfortable win that lifts them back into the top half of the Premier League table.

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