Newcastle vs Fulham Preview and Prediction: Strangling the Opponent in the Final Round
The Newcastle vs Fulham League Cup match will take place at 3:15 AM on December 18th. Nghe An newspapers, radio, and television will analyze form, provide football commentary, and predict the score.
Latest Newcastle vs Fulham team news
Dan Burn (ribs), Nick Pope (muscle), Kieran Trippier (hamstring), Sven Botman (back), and William Osula (ankle) are all absent for Newcastle due to injury.
Burn suffered a broken rib and a punctured lung in the match against Sunderland last weekend, and the England international is expected to be out of action for an extended period.
Manager Eddie Howe is expected to field a strong team on Wednesday night, with Yoane Wissa likely to make her first start for the club after coming off the bench against Burnley and Sunderland in the Premier League.
On Fulham's side, Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon are both unavailable due to thigh injuries. Additionally, the visitors will be without Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, and Alex Iwobi, all of whom are participating in the African Cup of Nations.
There are unlikely to be many surprises in Fulham's starting lineup, as manager Marco Silva will also field a strong team for this quarter-final match.
Harry Wilson is currently Fulham's top scorer this season with five goals and will feature in the attack. Meanwhile, Raul Jimenez is likely to play as the furthest forward, with the Mexican striker aiming to increase his total to three goals this season.
Latest predicted lineups for Newcastle vs Fulham
Newcastle United:
Ramsdale; Livramento, Schar, Thiaw, Hall; Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Wissa, Barnes
Fulham:
Leno; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Castagne; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, King, Kevin; Jimenez
Latest football match prediction: Newcastle vs Fulham
Newcastle went into Wednesday night's match having lost 0-1 to Sunderland in the Premier League. This result saw the Magpies drop to 12th place in the table, four points behind fifth-placed Crystal Palace.
The defeat against their biggest rivals was a major blow to Newcastle, and Eddie Howe's side struggled to maintain consistency in the early months of the 2025-26 season.
Newcastle are the reigning EFL Cup champions after defeating Liverpool in the 2024-25 final. This is also their first domestic title since the FA Cup in the 1954-55 season.
This season, Newcastle started the EFL Cup with a 4-1 victory over Bradford City, before overcoming Tottenham 2-0 in their most recent match. Howe's team is now aiming to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.
Newcastle have only faced Fulham three times before in the League Cup. The two most recent encounters took place in 1981, when the London team won 4-1 on aggregate over two legs in the second round.
Fulham have only lost to Newcastle once in the League Cup, in the round of 16 in the 1974-75 season. However, this season they have already lost at St James' Park, having suffered a 1-2 defeat in the Premier League in October.
The London team had to play three matches to qualify for this round of the 2025-26 EFL Cup, winning 2-0 against Bristol City, 1-0 against Cambridge United, and overcoming Wycombe Wanderers on penalties. Therefore, their journey in this year's tournament has not been easy.
Fulham have never won the League Cup, so this season could be historic. Marco Silva would become a club legend if he could bring the trophy back to Craven Cottage.
The away team entered the match after a 3-2 victory over Burnley, placing them 13th in the Premier League table, two points behind Newcastle.
Notably, Fulham have scored more goals than Newcastle in the Premier League this season, with 23 compared to 21. The London side are aiming for a top-four finish in the League Cup, even away at their fellow competition rivals.
Latest Newcastle vs Fulham score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Newcastle vs Fulhamas follows:
- Sportsmole:Newcastle 2-1 Fulham
- WhoScore:Newcastle 2-0 Fulham
- We predict:Newcastle 2-1 Fulham
When and where can I watch Newcastle vs Fulham live?
To watch the Newcastle vs Fulham match in the League Cup live at 3:15 AM on December 18th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.