- Newcastle are unbeaten in their last three matches and have strong cup experience to their advantage
- Fulham are an unpredictable side that can score plenty when their big names are fit
- No extra time available in this quarter-final means penalties might be decisive
Mixed bag of a match
Newcastle and Fulham are neck and neck in the Premier League standings with 22 and 20 points respectively, but neither club has really got going yet and both could use a run to the Carabao Cup final to get the season back on track. This Newcastle vs Fulham preview highlights what’s at stake for both teams as they aim to find consistency.
Newcastle have been in solid form with only one defeat in their last five games in all competitions and they have scored plenty of goals in recent outings. Our Newcastle vs Fulham prediction is influenced by Eddie Howe’s side looking excellent in Europe and the cup this season too, although they have been prone to allowing goals late, as was the case in the 2-2 draw with Bayer Leverkusen.
Fulham’s form has been more patchy with a 5-4 defeat at Manchester City being followed by a 3-2 win over Burnley recently. Harry Wilson was the star of the show with his goal and assists while Emile Smith Rowe started well too and the Cottagers will be a threat if their big stars can all play again.
History against the Magpies
The Magpies have had the better of the head-to-head record by 35 wins to 33 in 83 games and they will surely edge it again as defending Carabao Cup champions. Home advantage and cup experience should see them across the line here, although Fulham will make them work for it and will be eyeing a rare semi-final appearance themselves and the possibility of European qualification.
A draw at 4.11 is quite tempting in the match result market with the Cottagers at 4.82 and the hosts at 1.77, but there could be goals with both sides arriving in good scoring form. The Newcastle vs Fulham betting tips point to backing Over 2.5 goals at 1.83 if you are looking for an easy way in.
Newcastle have an engine
Bruno Guimaraes has been the engine of Newcastle’s midfield and their driving force in the Champions League this season. His superb strike secured their win at Fulham in August and he will again be a key figure in this cup clash.
Anthony Gordon has also made a strong start to the season as the creative hub of the team, taking penalties and supplying key assists in front of goal. Lewis Miley, an academy graduate, has made an impact with recent goals and energetic performances.
Wilson has been Fulham’s main man this term, contributing goals and assists, and Raúl Jiménez can be dangerous when fit while Rodrigo Muniz has been a star as a super-sub in recent months. With Smith Rowe in form too, Fulham will look to exploit Newcastle’s flanks with their 4-2-3-1 setup. Given the attacking options on both sides, our Newcastle vs Fulham prediction is for an open, entertaining contest.
Fulham could flummox Newcastle
Fulham are very good at what they do and Marco Silva has got his 4-2-3-1 system working well with the players at his disposal this term. His side have a very compact shape, are disciplined in their pressing and get forward quickly in transition, which could flummox Newcastle, who usually have the ball.
Howe has his side playing a high-intensity style, pressing hard and always looking to transition forward quickly, either via wide overloads or vertical passes from midfield. This Newcastle vs Fulham prediction expects that backing Newcastle to win at home with all the advantages to hand looks good, but Fulham can score and there could be a shootout looming if the game finishes all square after 90 minutes.
Cool and cloudy conditions should suit the home side who know all about the north-east weather and that may just make the difference in what could be a very close game.
