Defending champions Newcastle can bounce back from a deflating Tyne-Wear derby defeat and inch closer to regaining the Carabao Cup trophy by beating Fulham at St James’ Park tonight.
Newcastle United's inconsistent season continued at the weekend with the Magpies suffering a slender 1-0 loss to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light due to a Nick Woltemade own goal.
Fulham have been similarly mixed but Marco Silva’s Cottagers appear to have rediscovered their touch in the final third, most recently entertainingly defeating a struggling Burnley side 3-2 at Turf Moor to open a bit of breathing space between themselves and the relegation places.
Can the holders join Chelsea in the last four? AllSportsPeople brings you the latest football tips for this clash in the EFL Cup, plus the chance to grab 50/1 odds and a £10 Ashes free bet for 1+ goal in the other quarter-final tonight - Man City vs. Brentford.
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Newcastle United vs. Fulham Prediction: Who Will Win?
A theme of Eddie Howe’s reign in charge of Newcastle has been the Magpies getting themselves up and playing above their usual level on the big occasion so a cup quarter-final on Tyneside should be perfect to rouse them after a drab showing in the Tyne-Wear derby. Fulham are more focused on ensuring their mid-table Premier League status so a home win is the likeliest outcome.
Our Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Fulham (15/2 with Bet365)
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Head-to-Head Record: Newcastle vs Fulham
- These two sides played as recently as last month with Newcastle edging themselves to a much-needed 2-1 victory against Fulham in the north east of England.
- That victory came after Fulham actually completed a surprise double over Newcastle last season, with Fulham winning at Craven Cottage before then winning at St James’ Park.
- Overall, Newcastle and Fulham have faced off against each other on 83 occasions with Newcastle winning 35 of those games and Fulham managing 33 victories in an even record.
Newcastle vs. Fulham: Form Guide
Newcastle – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United (Premier League)
- Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle United (UEFA Champions League)
- Newcastle United 2-1 Burnley (Premier League)
- Newcastle United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
- Everton 1-4 Newcastle United (Premier League)
Fulham – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Burnley 2-3 Fulham (Premier League)
- Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
- Fulham 4-5 Manchester City (Premier League)
- Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Fulham (Premier League)
- Fulham 1-0 Sunderland (Premier League)
Newcastle vs. Fulham Betting Tips
Newcastle will need a major response in this one but Eddie Howe is still expected to rotate including bringing back Harvey Barnes into the starting XI.
Barnes has been among Newcastle’s most reliable performers this season and so backing the former Leicester City man to get on the scoresheet (12/5 with Virgin Bet) seems a good shout.
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Newcastle vs. Fulham Team News
Newcastle Team News
- Newcastle will be expected to make a few changes for this one and it would be no surprise to see both Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy come back into the XI, with Anthony Gordon perhaps even featuring as a so-called ‘false nine’.
- It has been confirmed that England international defender Dan Burn has suffered a punctured lung after his collision with Nordi Mukiele on Sunday afternoon.
- Experienced centre-back Jamaal Lascelles is racing back to full fitness but remains unlikely to feature, as is the case for first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope.
Fulham Team News
- Rodrigo Muniz has suffered a bit of a setback in his quest to fight back for full fitness and the Brazilian attacker is now expected to be sidelined until late-February.
- Fulham have been dealt a blow with three players now heading to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria, with Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Samu Chukwueze now away on international duty.
- Antonee Robinson has returned to full fitness and should continue his route back to Premier League sharpness by perhaps starting this quarter-final.
Newcastle vs. Fulham Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think the two sides will line up at St James’ Park tonight, with Harvey Barnes coming back into Eddie Howe's front three.
Newcastle predicted lineup to play Fulham
Newcastle (4-3-3)
Ramsdale (GK) – Livramento, Schar, Thiaw, Hall – Willock, Guimaraes, Ramsey – Murphy, Gordon, Barnes
Fulham predicted lineup to play Newcastle
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
Lecomte (GK) – Castagne, Andersen, Diop, Robinson – Berge, Lukic – Wilson, King, Adama – Jimenez
Newcastle vs. Fulham Betting Odds
- Newcastle to win: 8/11 with SpreadEx
- Fulham to win: 4/1 with AK Bets
- Draw: 31/10 with AK Bets
Bet Builder Tips Today: Newcastle vs. Fulham
Our bet builder for Newcastle vs. Fulham backs the hosts to win, both teams to score, Harvey Barnes to score anytime and Sasa Lukic to be carded, which came to overall best odds of 16/1 with Bet365 at the time of writing.
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How to watch: Newcastle vs. Fulham Live Stream, TV Channel
Here’s all the key information for how to watch Newcastle vs. Fulham today:
- Date: Wednesday, December 17
- Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle, England
- Time: 8:15 p.m.
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports / Sky Go & ITV / ITVX