Champions League hopefuls Newcastle have the home advantage against Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday, but can the Magpies make it count?
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Newcastle vs Fulham prediction: Goals expected at St James' Park
Key Stats
- Four of Fulham's last six fixtures have witnessed at least three goals.
- Both teams have scored in four of the hosts' last six matches.
- Four of the visitors' last six outings have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Newcastle 3-1 Fulham
The Magpies have scored exactly three goals in three of their last four outings but have only kept two clean sheets in their last six attempts, while Fulham have only failed to score in one of their last six matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers backing a home win
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Newcastle are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 58.8% and we agree with the bookmakers on this prediction.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Newcastle dominate
The Magpies have won four and lost one of their last five matches against Fulham in league and cup but it was the Cottagers that claimed a 3-1 win when the pair last met in September.
England Premier League 21/09/24
Fulham
Newcastle
England Premier League 06/04/24
Fulham
Newcastle
England FA Cup 27/01/24
Fulham
Newcastle
England Premier League 16/12/23
Newcastle
Fulham
England Premier League 15/01/23
Newcastle
Fulham
Newcastle preview: Isak in top form
Newcastle made the trip to Saint Mary's last weekend and fell behind after 10 minutes. However, Alexander Isak won and then converted a penalty in the 26th minute before scoring another goal four minutes later to put Newcastle 2-1 up at the break.
A rare goal from Sandro Tonali in the 51st minute wrapped up a 3-1 victory for Newcastle who moved up into fifth place and onto 41 points.
Jamaal Lascelles, Harvey Barnes and Callum Wilson make up the trio of Newcastle players that look set to miss out this weekend due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Dubravka (GK), Schar, Burn, Livramento, Hall, Murphy, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Isak & Gordon
England Premier League 11/05/25
W
Chelsea
0
Newcastle
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
D
Brighton
1
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
Ipswich
0
Newcastle
3
England Premier League 19/04/25
L
Aston Villa
4
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 16/04/25
W
Crystal Palace
0
Newcastle
5
Fulham preview: Lost two of last three
Fulham went into their home game against Manchester United on Sunday night looking to avenge the 1-0 defeat they suffered at Old Trafford earlier in the season.
However, a solitary goal from Lisandro Martinez late on proved enough for the Red Devils to secure another 1-0 win against the Cottagers.
Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson and Harry Wilson could all miss the trip to St James' Park on Sunday as each is suffering from an injury.
Predicted lineup: Leno (GK), Andersen, Castagne, Robinson, Bassey, Lukic, Wilson, Berge, Smith Rowe, Jimenez & Iwobi
England Premier League 10/05/25
L
Everton
3
Fulham
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
L
Aston Villa
1
Fulham
0
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
Southampton
1
Fulham
2
England Premier League 20/04/25
L
Chelsea
2
Fulham
1
England Premier League 14/04/25
L
Bournemouth
1
Fulham
0
Player to watch: Alexander Isak
Alexander Isak is surely going to surpass his Premier League goal tally of last season in the next month or so after scoring his 16th and 17th goals of the campaign during the 3-1 win over Southampton last weekend.
The Swedish striker scored 21 league goals in 30 appearances last season and in just 21 games of the current Premier League campaign, the striker has 17 goals to his name.
Newcastle's Swedish striker is in record-breaking form
The Newcastle forward has scored 12 goals in his last ten appearances across all competitions for the Magpies, so you wouldn't bet against him scoring again on Saturday.