Fulham vs Newcastle United: Preview, Team News, Lineups, H2H, Prediction, Odds and Telecast

Fulham vs Newcastle Preview

Premier League rivals Fulham and Newcastle United will lock horns in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup on Sunday, January 28^th.

The hosts enter this game on the back of a mixed run of form. They have secured two wins but suffered three defeats in their last five games. This included an impressive 2-1 win against Arsenal in the league. Marco Silva’s men scraped past Rotherham 1-0 in the previous round to progress. They then fell to a 2-1 defeat against Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg at home. However, the Cottagers will look to perform better in front of their fans this time.

Newcastle, on the other hand, find themselves in one of the worst phases of Eddie Howe’s tenure as manager. They have won just one of their last five, losing the other game. During this time, they have conceded 11 goals and scored eight. Their last game was a 3-2 defeat against Manchester City in which Newcastle led 2-1 at one point before it went south. Howe’s men will look to build on their 3-0 win over Sunderland in the previous round.

That said, let’s take a look at the team news for the two sides.

Team News & Probable Lineups

Fulham

Spanish winger Adama Traore remains sidelined for Fulham having picked up a hamstring injury in late November last year. Meanwhile, Alex Iwobi, Fode Ballo-Toure, and Calvin Bassey remain unavailable as they’re representing their nations at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Silva is likely to go with a relatively strong side considering the opponents are of Premier League quality.

Probable XI: Marek Rodak (GK), Timothy Castagne, Tosin Adarabioyo, Issa Diop, Antonee Robinson, Harrison Reed (C), Joao Palhinha, Bobby Decordova-Reid, Andreas Pereira, Willian, Raul Jimenez.

Newcastle

Newcastle are under tremendous pressure in terms of injured personnel, with several members of the first team currently out. Midfielders Joelinton and Joe Willock are out with groin and Achilles problems respectively. Forwards Callum Wilson and Jacob Murphy are ruled out owing to calf and shoulder problems. Meanwhile, Tino Livramento is a doubt due to illness.

Eddie Howe will likely field a mix of youth and experience with the team having to cope without several players.

Probable XI: Martin Dubravka (GK), Kieran Trippier (C), Fabian Schar, Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Lewis Miley, Bruno Guimaraes, Sean Longstaff, Matt Ritchie, Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak.

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Head-to-Head & Prediction

Last 5 games H2H (All Comps)

• Newcastle 3-0 Fulham (12/23)
• Newcastle 1-0 Fulham (01/23)
• Fulham 1-4 Newcastle (10/22)
• Fulham 0-2 Newcastle (05/21)
• Newcastle 1-1 Fulham (12/20)

As you can see, Newcastle have dominated this fixture in recent years, be it home or away. They have won four of the last five meetings, scoring 11 goals in the process. Fulham have only scored twice in these games.

Fulham will lick their lips considering Newcastle’s injury crisis, and probably give their opponents a tough fight. However, history and quality are on the Newcastle side this time around.

Prediction: Fulham 1-2 Newcastle.

Betting Tips

• Newcastle: Win.
• Anthony Gordon to Score Anytime.
• Both Teams to Score: Yes.

Odds

• Fulham Win: 3.15
• Draw: 3.65
• Newcastle Win: 2.38

Top Players to Watch

Fulham

Fulham have had multiple players chip in with goal contributions this season, but Raul Jimenez will be one to watch. The striker was in red-hot form in December, scoring four goals in six appearances in the month.

Jimenez’s physicality and willingness to engage in duels will be vital for Fulham if they are to stand a chance against Newcastle’s well-oiled defensive unit.

Considering the 32-year-old has just five goals in total this season, his hitting form at this time could prove crucial for his team.

Newcastle

Anthony Gordon has been the standout performer for Newcastle United this season, having already bagged 12 goal contributions in the Premier League. The 22-year-old winger has seven goals and eight assists in 30 appearances so far and is turning into quite the superstar in his own right.

Blessed with pace and trickery, Gordon adds determination and drive to the mix to make him a formidable attacker. He will look to lead his team from the front against Fulham in a crucial fixture.

Fulham vs Newcastle Timings & Telecast

• Date & Time: Sunday, January 28th, 12:30 AM IST.
• India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV app & website.
• UK: BBC & ITV.
• US: ESPN.

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