Newcastle vs Fulham prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2025-01-31 15:00.
[p]Pessimistic Newcastle United fans might have feared the worst following their 4-1 Premier League defeat to Bournemouth when they went 1-0 down to Southampton last time out, but they bounced back to win 3-1. It seems that as long as Alexander Isak keeps scoring, Eddie Howe’s men will remain in contention for European qualification after winning seven of their last eight in the league (L1).[/p]
[p]They start the round with the same number of points (41) as reigning champions Manchester City and seeking a return to the form that’s seen them win three of their last four home league matches by at least a three-goal margin – and without conceding (L1). The visit of Fulham might put an additional spring in the Magpies’ step too, as they’re unbeaten across the last eight Premier League H2Hs they hosted (W5, D3).[/p]
[p]Fulham now trail Newcastle by eight points but ended the last matchday just inside the top half after conceding late to lose 1-0 to Manchester United. It’s looking likely that their season will conclude without a push for European qualification or a relegation battle, although a first Premier League double over Newcastle since 2008/09 might inspire them to greater things.[/p]
[p]With their season seemingly at a crossroads, hard work will be required given the Cottagers’ poor record at St James’ Park but their recent away form has been good, losing just one of their last seven on the road in the Premier League (W3, D3). Better still, they’re already only two points behind their tally (16 vs 18) for away league games across the entirety of last season![/p]
[p]Players to watch: Anthony Gordon has scored in three of Newcastle’s last five home league games, twice between the 60th and 75th minute. Fellow winger Adama TraorĂ© has two goal contributions (G1, A1) across his last four appearances – both of his league goals this term were the second of the game and came away from home.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Fulham have conceded a league-low four times in the Premier League this season in the opening 30 minutes, opponents Newcastle have leaked ten in this period. [/p]
[p][i]Written by John Pennington[/i][/p]