Newcastle vs Fulham Predictions

• Newcastle have won seven of their eight home games in the Premier League.
• Fulham have lost four of their eight away from home in the league.
• The Magpies have conceded in seven of their last eight across all comps.

Back to reality for Newcastle

Newcastle have a quick turnaround as they entertain Fulham on Saturday afternoon after a heartbreaking Champions League exit on Wednesday.

The Magpies opened up a 1-0 lead against AC Milan but failed to extend their advantage during a period of dominance, before ultimately slipping to a 2-1 loss. The defeat means their European hopes are over for the season as they failed to claim a consolation Europa League berth and now the focus will be securing a return to inter continental competition next year.

Fulham should provide a test here as they arrive in form with three wins in their last four, recording incredible back-to-back 5-0 wins over Nottingham Forest and West Ham. Most of their success has come at home, however, and they have just one victory in eight attempts on their travels in the Premier League.

Chance for Newcastle to respond

Newcastle looked fatigued in their defeat to Spurs last weekend and there were perhaps some signs of tiredness in their midweek loss to the Rossoneri. However, Eddie Howe’s men have largely responded well to setbacks and home advantage could also be a big factor here.

After losing last season’s EFL Cup final, the St James’ Park outfit had a no disgrace 2-0 defeat to Man City and then embarked on a five-game winning sequence, winning eight of their next nine league games in what proved to be a crucial period in their successful top four bid last season.

Newcastle will be eager to return to Europe’s top table next season after this year’s taster and they have been close to perfect at home, winning seven of their eight Premier League games – losing only to Liverpool.

Fulham sit 10th in the Premier League table but they are in the bottom five when it comes to away form, managing one win in eight attempts (D3, L4).

The Cottagers are coming into the game after two huge wins, but they haven’t won on the road in the league since August so a home win looks the best option for our main bet.

Cottagers can strike in defeat

A 2-1 win for Newcastle looks a reasonable correct score prediction as the hosts have conceded in seven of their last eight games across all competitions and they are scoring on average 2.4 goals-per-game at home, while Fulham should be expected to score after hitting 10 goals across their last two games.

Joelinton arrived at Newcastle as a striker before Howe switched him to a midfield role, the Brazilian has shown his attacking instinct of late and has scored in his last two appearances so he looks a good outside bet for an anytime effort on Saturday.