Newcastle v Fulham – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Magpies have seven wins in their last eight home matches. Fulham have won successive away fixtures, but have lost three of their last four away matches vs Newcastle.

Match: Man City v Brentford
When: Wednesday, 17 Dec 2025

Newcastle Form

Newcastle’s last 16 matches in all competitions have seen nine wins. They have won seven of their last eight matches at St. James’ Park. Eddie Howe’s side beat Man City 2-1 at home, before a 2-1 defeat in France to Marseille. A 4-1 win at Everton was a rare away success.

A very late goal conceded saw a 2-2 home draw vs Tottenham despite a 19-8 shot count for the Magpies. The Toon beat Burnley 2-1 at home before a 2-2 draw at Bayer Leverkusen after conceding another late equaliser. On Sunday, Newcastle could only put up 0.24 xG in a toothless 1-0 loss at Sunderland in the Derby.

Newcastle Team News

Four defenders are set to miss this match. Kieran Trippier, Dan Burn, Sven Botman and Emil Krafth are all out with injuries. William Orsula is ruled out in the attack.

Nick Pope is injured so Aaron Ramsdale will play in goal. Yoane Wissa could continue his comeback from a knee problem with another substitute outing.

Newcastle Motivation

The Magpies play with belief and ambition at home. They will go all out to win this match as they look to defend their League Cup title.

An attacking approach is expected. Eddie Howe will want to avoid extra time with a big match at home to Chelsea on the horizon.

Fulham Form

Fulham have won four of their last seven matches to climb to 14^th in the table. A 3-0 home win over Wolves ended a four-match EPL losing streak. After losing 2-0 at Everton, they scored late in a 1-0 home win over Sunderland as they outshot their opponents 24-4.

After five straight losses on the road, they won 2-1 at Tottenham from just 0.45 xG. A 5-4 home loss to Man City saw the Cottagers 5-1 down after 54 minutes. They leaked a late goal to lose 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace. Despite being outshot 16-6, they won 3-2 at Burnley in their last match.

Fulham Team News

Marco Silva is without striker Rodrigo Muniz and left back Ryan Sessegnon due to injuries. Antonee Robinson is back from injury.

Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi are all away on AFCON duty. Jorge Cuenca, Adama Traore and Sasa Lukic could replace the trio respectively.

Fulham Motivation

Fulham have won successive away matches to boost their belief on their travels. They will go all out to win this match and reach the semi-finals.

Marco Silva’s side plays an open, expansive game. They won’t park the bus and will enjoy the space afforded to them by the wide St. James’ Park pitch.

Key Stats

• Newcastle have won 7 of their last 8 home matches
• Newcastle have scored exactly 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 home matches
• Fulham have lost 5 of their last 7 away EPL matches (LLLLLWW)
• Fulham have lost 3 of their last 4 away matches at Newcastle

Verdict

The hosts are flying at home and face a Fulham side without their AFCON trio. A home victory looks likely here.

Best Bet: Newcastle win at 1.72

Value Bet: Newcastle win and both teams to score at 3.20