Newcastle United continue their push for Champions League qualification when they welcome Fulham to St James’ Park on Saturday, February 1.
Despite a shocking 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth, the Magpies bounced back last weekend with a 3-1 win over Southampton, keeping them level on points with fourth-placed Manchester City.
Fulham, meanwhile, missed a chance to break into the top half of the table after a dull 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Craven Cottage. Marco Silva will demand a much stronger attacking display from his squad as they travel to the North East.
Match Details
- 📍 Location: St James’ Park, Newcastle
- 📆 Date: Saturday, 1 February 2025
- ⏰ Kick-off Time: 15:00 GMT / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
- 🛑 Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- 📺 VAR: Alex Chilowicz
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
| Fixture | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham vs Newcastle | 3-1 | Premier League (Sep 2024) |
| Newcastle vs Fulham | 1-0 | Premier League (Jan 2023) |
| Fulham vs Newcastle | 1-4 | Premier League (Oct 2022) |
| Fulham vs Newcastle | 0-2 | Premier League (May 2021) |
| Newcastle vs Fulham | 1-1 | Premier League (Dec 2020) |
- Newcastle Wins: ⚫ 4
- Fulham Wins: ⚪ 1
- Draws: 🤝 0
Recent Form (All Competitions)
Newcastle
| Date | Fixture | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2025 | Southampton vs Newcastle | ✅ 3-1 |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Newcastle vs Bournemouth | ❌ 1-4 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Newcastle vs Wolves | ✅ 3-0 |
| 12 Jan 2025 | Newcastle vs Bromley | ✅ 3-1 |
| 07 Jan 2025 | Arsenal vs Newcastle | ✅ 2-0 |
📝 Key Stat: Newcastle have won 10 of their last 12 games across all competitions.
Fulham
| Date | Fixture | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2025 | Fulham vs Man Utd | ❌ 0-1 |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Leicester vs Fulham | ✅ 2-0 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | West Ham vs Fulham | ❌ 2-3 |
| 09 Jan 2025 | Fulham vs Watford | ✅ 4-1 |
| 05 Jan 2025 | Fulham vs Ipswich | 🤝 2-2 |
📝 Key Stat: Fulham have scored just 2 goals in their last 3 matches.
Newcastle Team News
🔴 Injury List:
- Callum Wilson – Out (long-term injury).
- Jamaal Lascelles – Out (knee injury).
- Harvey Barnes – Out (thigh injury, return in March).
🟢 Key Players to Watch:
- Alexander Isak – Premier League’s most in-form striker, 17 goals this season.
- Anthony Gordon – Direct attacking threat from the left wing.
- Bruno Guimaraes – Midfield anchor and creative force.
Predicted Newcastle Lineup (4-3-3)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Dubravka |
| RB | Livramento |
| CB | Schar |
| CB | Botman |
| LB | Hall |
| CM | Guimaraes |
| CM | Tonali |
| CM | Joelinton |
| RW | Murphy |
| ST | Isak |
| LW | Gordon |
Fulham Team News
🔴 Injury List:
- Harry Wilson – Doubtful (ankle injury vs Man Utd).
- Reiss Nelson – Out (since December).
- Kenny Tete – Out (knee injury).
🟢 Key Players to Watch:
- João Palhinha – Defensive shield in midfield.
- Raúl Jiménez – Lone striker in Marco Silva’s system.
- Bernd Leno – One of the best shot-stoppers in the Premier League this season.
Predicted Fulham Lineup (4-2-3-1)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Leno |
| RB | Castagne |
| CB | Andersen |
| CB | Bassey |
| LB | Robinson |
| CM | Lukic |
| CM | Berge |
| RW | Traore |
| CAM | Smith Rowe |
| LW | Iwobi |
| ST | Jimenez |
Match Prediction
Newcastle are flying high in the Premier League and have their eyes firmly set on a top-four finish. The Magpies’ attacking firepower should be too much for an inconsistent Fulham side, especially with Isak in the form of his life.
The Cottagers have struggled for goals, and while they are defensively resilient, Newcastle’s high-intensity pressing and home advantage could be decisive.
✅ Final Score Prediction: Newcastle 3-1 Fulham
🔑 Goal Scorers:
- Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
- Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)
- Joelinton (Newcastle)
- Raúl Jiménez (Fulham)
Key Match Stats
📌 Newcastle at St James’ Park: Won 8 of their last 9 home games.
📌 Fulham’s Last 5 Away Games: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses.
📌 Alexander Isak Stats:
- 17 goals in the Premier League this season.
- Scored in 9 of his last 10 matches.
📌 Fulham’s Attacking Woes: - Just 2 goals in their last 3 matches.
- Only created 0.67 xG vs Man Utd last week.
Final Thoughts
Newcastle will be determined to maintain their Champions League push, while Fulham will be looking for a reaction after a disappointing loss to Manchester United.
🔥 Can Isak continue his goal-scoring rampage, or will Fulham pull off a shock? Let’s find out on Saturday! 🚀
