{"id":1419138,"date":"2025-12-15T11:54:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T11:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1419138"},"modified":"2025-12-15T11:54:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T11:54:05","slug":"match-preview-newcastle-vs-fulham-17-12-25-league-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-newcastle-vs-fulham-17-12-25-league-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle United vs Fulham: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Newcastle United welcome Fulham to St James’ Park this week, in a match that pits the Magpies’ attacking firepower against one of the league\u2019s stingiest defences. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for Wednesday at 8:15 PM, and with Newcastle boasting a dominant head-to-head record in this fixture, all eyes are on whether Fulham\u2019s defensive resilience can withstand the hosts\u2019 goal threat. With both sides showing early promise in the season, this clash could have a lasting impact on their trajectories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our analysis points strongly towards Newcastle United extending their home dominance over Fulham, driven by a clinical attack that averages three goals per game. Fulham’s defensive solidity does offer a counterpoint, but the Magpies’ proven edge in previous encounters makes them our top selection. Here are our best bets for the match, with odds and bookmakers offering the top prices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Newcastle United to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBacked by 8 wins in last 13 meetings and 3 goals per game this season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n21\/20 @ Paddy Power<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nFulham matches average just 1.3 goals, Newcastle’s defence solid at home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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