Newcastle vs Fulham Predictions

• Over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in five of Newcastle’s last six games.
• There have been at least three goals scored in four of Fulham’s last four league games.
• The Cottagers are on a three-game losing run.

Newcastle host out of sorts Fulham

Newcastle are the clear favourites ahead of the visit of out-of-form Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.

The Magpies come into the game after a convincing 3-0 win over Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League in midweek, and they take on a Fulham side who have lost their last three league assignments.

A home win looks the most likely result, but the best betting angle could be the general 10/11 on offer for over 2.5 goals.

Magpies and Cottagers capable of entertaining

Fulham dominated the meetings between these sides last season, winning both league games. Both teams scored in both meetings and we may see goals at both ends at St James’ Park, as Newcastle have conceded in four of their seven home games across all competitions and Fulham have scored in five of their last six overall.

Newcastle’s league games are averaging a modest 1.75 goals per-game but in home games alone that figure stands at 2.75. Across all competitions, over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in five of their seven home games and with Fulham’s defence looking suspect there is a decent chance we could see a high-scoring game in the north east.

Newcastle can take the points

As mentioned earlier, a home win does seem the more likely outcome and the fact Newcastle played in midweek isn’t really a concern. Eddie Howe’s men have taken four points from two games immediately after a Champions League fixture and Fulham come into the game out of form.

Two of Fulham’s last three losses have been 3-1 losses so a home win by that scoreline has a chance here. Newcastle have scored multiple goals in three of their last four outings at St James’ Park and all three of the Cottagers’ road losses have come via two-goal margins and they have scored exactly one goal in four of their last five Premier League fixtures.

Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade is the clear standout candidate for an anytime goal on Saturday. The Germany international has scored in three consecutive league games and has five goals in his last seven games for club and country across all competitions, and he can continue his fine form with a goal against Fulham.