Fulham fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Manchester United at home last weekend, just after giving their fans something to cheer about in their previous game. As they aim to bounce back in their next clash against Newcastle, it remains to be seen whether they can secure a victory at St. James’ Park. Ahead of the game, Kick Off Nigeria editor Ayomide Oguntimehin provides his betting tips and predictions.
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Newcastle head into this weekend’s clash level on points with the 2023-24 English Premier League champions, aiming to revive their European qualification hopes. After suffering an embarrassing home defeat to AFC Bournemouth, Eddie Howe’s men responded well with an impressive 3-1 victory away to Southampton. With seven wins in their last eight league matches, the Magpies will be eager to build on their momentum when they host Fulham.
On the other hand, Fulham will travel to Newcastle looking to recover from their loss to Manchester United in their last outing. Marco Silva’s men aim to close the gap on eighth-placed Aston Villa, but with two losses, two draws, and just one win in their last five matches, facing Newcastle at St. James’ Park will be a tough challenge.
Head-to-Head (Last Five Matches)
- Fulham 3-1 Newcastle
- Fulham 0-1 Newcastle
- Fulham 0-2 Newcastle
- Newcastle 3-0 Fulham
- Newcastle 1-0 Fulham
Newcastle have dominated recent head-to-head encounters, winning four of the last five meetings, while Fulham have just one victory.
Recent Form: Newcastle
Newcastle enter this fixture in solid form, winning three of their last five matches. Their most recent outing saw them claim a 3-1 victory over Southampton in the Premier League. They also secured impressive wins against Wolves (3-0)and Arsenal (2-0) in the EFL Cup. However, their momentum was briefly halted by a disappointing 4-1 home loss to Bournemouth. Despite this setback, their strong home form makes them favourites against Fulham.
Recent Form: Fulham
Fulham have had mixed results in their last five matches, with two wins and three defeats. Their latest game ended in a 1-0 loss to Manchester United, following a 2-0 defeat to Leicester. However, they managed a thrilling 3-2 win against West Ham and a convincing 4-1 victory over Watford in the FA Cup. A 2-2 league draw with Ipswich shows they still have work to do, particularly away from home, where they have struggled.
Player to Watch: Alex Iwobi (Fulham)
The Nigerian international has found the net twice in his last five appearances for Marco Silva’s side, though he was unable to make an impact against Manchester United. Known for his ability to unlock defences, Iwobi will be a key player to watch as Fulham look to trouble Newcastle at St. James’ Park.
Related article: Alex Iwobi Shining Again in England: Salary and Transfer Value of the Midfielder
Best Odds and Betting Tips
- Newcastle to win: 1.71 on 1xBet
- Both teams to score (Yes): 1.62 on 1xBet
