⚫⚪ Match Preview: Newcastle United vs Fulham FC
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 BST (3:00 PM) at St James’ Park, Newcastle
Competition: Premier League 2025-26
Newcastle United host Fulham FC in a crucial Premier League clash. Both teams are aiming to improve their standings, with Newcastle looking to build on their recent UEFA Champions League success and Fulham seeking to recover from a series of defeats.
🔵 Newcastle United – Team News & Predicted Line‑Up
Newcastle United’s recent form has been bolstered by their impressive 3-0 victory over Benfica in the Champions League. However, they face challenges with key players unavailable due to injury.
Injuries:
- Tino Livramento: Out for up to eight weeks with a knee ligament injury.
- Lewis Hall: Recovering from a hamstring injury; expected to return before the next international break.
- Yoane Wissa: Working his way back from a knee injury; unlikely to feature in this match.
Sandro Tonali, who missed the Benfica game due to illness, is expected to return to the squad. Jacob Ramsey, Jacob Murphy, and Lewis Miley were rotated into the lineup against Benfica and may feature again. Anthony Elanga and Harvey Barnes are also in contention for starting roles.
Predicted Newcastle XI (4-3-3):
Pope – Trippier, Botman, Thiaw, Burn – Guimarães, Ramsey, Joelinton – Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon
⚪ Fulham FC – Team News & Predicted Line‑Up
Fulham FC have struggled in recent matches, losing their last three Premier League games. They aim to turn their fortunes around against Newcastle.
Injuries:
- Rodrigo Muniz: Sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
- Antonee Robinson and Saša Lukić: Both remain unavailable.
- Samu Chukwueze: Doubtful for the match.
- Joachim Andersen and Tom Cairney: Both suffered knocks in the previous match; their availability is uncertain.
Predicted Fulham XI (4-3-3):
Leno – Castagne, Andersen*, Bassey, Sessegnon – Berge, Cairney*, King – Wilson, Iwobi, Jiménez
📊 Key Match Stats
- Newcastle’s Home Advantage: The Magpies have been strong at home, winning their last two Premier League games at St James’ Park by a combined score of 5-0.
- Fulham’s Away Form: Fulham have struggled on the road, with a single point from four away matches in the Premier League.
- Nick Woltemade’s Scoring Form: Woltemade has scored in four of his five Premier League appearances, including all three home games this season.
🔮 Prediction
Given Newcastle’s strong home form and Fulham’s recent struggles, the Magpies are favorites to secure a victory. However, Fulham’s potential to upset the odds means Newcastle must remain focused.
Predicted Score: Newcastle United 3-0 Fulham
📺 Where to Watch
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Available on fuboTV, NBC, Telemundo & Deportes En Vivo
- Canada: Available on Fubo Sports Network Canada
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Latest Betting Odds:
- Newcastle to win: Odds range from 1.58 to 1.63, implying a probability of approximately 61–62% Oddspedia+2Sportsgambler+2.
- Draw: Odds range from 3.90 to 4.1 SportyTrader.
- Fulham to win: Odds range from 5.25 to 6.0, indicating a probability of around 17–19% SportyTrader+1.
Betting Tips:
- Newcastle to win to nil: Available at 13/8 (approximately 2.625) Bet365 News.
- Fulham -1 card handicap: Available at 8/5 (approximately 2.6) Bet365 News.
- Bet Builder Tip: Nick Woltemade to score, Bruno Guimarães 2+ fouls committed, Sasa Lukić 2+ fouls committed, at odds of 10/3 (approximately 4.33) Bet365 News.
Match Prediction:
Analyses suggest a likely Newcastle win, with a predicted scoreline of 1–0 Oddspedia. Fulham’s recent form and away record contribute to their underdog status in this fixture.
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