Fulham vs Newcastle Prediction & Betting Tips (27 January)

In this FA Cup, Fulham did not shine but still defeated, in front of their fans, a resident of the Championship, Rotherham, in the previous round 1-0. In the Premier League, the London team is firmly established in the soft underbelly with 8 points ahead of the first relegation zone. Just before the new year, the Cottagers ended a bad run of 3 defeats by dominating, to everyone's surprise, Arsenal 2-1. On the last day, they fell back with a short setback suffered in the den of Chelsea 1-0. This week, Fulham held off Liverpool 1-1 but that was not enough to reach the League Cup final, losing 1-0 in the first leg. Newcastle did not miss their entry into the running in this FA Cup by winning largely on the Sunderland pitch 0-3. Returning to the forefront during the previous year, the Magpies had legitimate ambitions this season.

Unfortunately, they have disappointed so far and are currently only 10th in the Premier League. Obtaining a European jump seat via the championship appears very complicated today. Defeated during the last 4 days, Bruno Guimaraes' teammates are in tough territory. They lost to Luton 1-0, Nottingham Forest 1-3, Liverpool 4-2 and Manchester City 2-3. Last in its Champions League group, Newcastle is eliminated from any European Cup.

For Fulham, potential starters Bassey and Iwobi are concerned by the Africa Cup of Nations, as is replacement full-back Ballo-Touré. Little used since the start of the season, winger Adama Traoré is injured. No other absences are to be deplored this weekend. The coach will therefore be able to count on striker Raul Jimenez (5 goals in PL) who is now well adapted to his teammates. In midfield, the essential Joao Palhinha takes his place. Newcastle's squad is still very weakened this weekend.

Taking their place in the infirmary are the executives Pope and Joelinton, the potential starters Anderson, Willock (midfielders) and Barnes (winger) and the replacement Targett (back). In addition, midfielder Tonali continues to serve his long suspension while winger Murphy and striker Wilson are doubtful. In the last league match, the influential Gordon (7 goals and 5 assists in PL) and Isak (10 goals in PL) scored despite the defeat against Manchester City. Former Lyonnais Bruno Guimaraes is still at the club despite the desires.