Newcastle vs Fulham Match Analysis and Prediction (03:15, December 18): The Reigning Kings March On

DATE2025-12-18
TIME03:15
VENUEDarren England
WEATHER10°C overcast with rain
Newcastle
Fulham
FULL TIME
01.91
+0.751.97
o 2.751.94
u 2.751.92
H1.69
A4.90
D3.95
HALF TIME →
HALF TIME
01.83
+0.252.03
o 1.01.70
u 1.02.16
H2.23
A5.00
D2.31
← FULL TIME

In-depth Analysis

Newcastle head into this match following a 0-1 defeat to Sunderland in the Premier League, a result that dropped the Magpies to 12th place, four points behind fifth-placed Crystal Palace. Losing to their local rivals marked a significant setback, highlighting Eddie Howe’s side struggles to maintain consistency in the early stages of the 2025/26 season. Despite that, Newcastle remain highly motivated in cup competitions. As the reigning EFL Cup holders after defeating Liverpool in the 2024/25 final — their first trophy since the 1954/55 FA Cup — the club are determined to defend their crown, as shown by convincing wins over Bradford City (4-1) and Tottenham (2-0).

H2H Statistics & Form

Squad Information

Newcastle will be hit by several absences, as Dan Burn, Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman and William Osula are all sidelined with injuries. These setbacks are expected to force Eddie Howe into making notable changes to his lineup. Fulham are also without key players, with Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon ruled out due to injury. In addition, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi have left the club to join their national teams for AFCON 2025.

Predicted Lineups

Newcastle

1(4-3-3): Ramsdale; Livramento, Schar, Thiaw, Hall; Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Wissa, Barnes

Fulham

1(4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Castagne; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, King, Kevin; Jiménez

Score Prediction

HOME
2
-
AWAY
2