Form and Line-up Fulham
Fulham approach the end of the season as a solid, stubborn mid-table side capable of making any favourite suffer on this pitch. They are winless in three matches, but it is worth bearing in mind that in this spell the hosts ran into Arsenal, who were chasing the title (0:3), and the most in-form team of recent months, Bournemouth (0:1). In terms of personnel the home team have everything in order: the key players are fit and ready to finish the campaign on a high note.
Key numbers:
At home Fulham have suffered only six defeats in 18 matches this season.
On their own pitch the team score an average of 1.4 goals per game.
Under 2.5 goals has landed in three of the last four home matches for the Cottagers.
Probable Fulham line-up (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno — Timothy Castagne, Issa Diop, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson — Sasa Lukic, Sander Berge — Oscar Bobb, Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi — Rodrigo Muniz.
Absentees: Joachim Andersen (suspension), Ryan Sessegnon (injury).
Form and Line-up Newcastle United
Newcastle United are having a very inconsistent season, in which bright home performances are regularly followed by insipid away trips. The visitors are regarded as favourites by the bookmakers, but it is hard to agree with that view. Away games have been the team’s main scourge throughout the campaign.
Key numbers:
Newcastle United have recorded only four away wins in the entire league campaign.
For five away fixtures in a row the team coached by Eddie Howe have failed to score more than once.
Both teams to score – Yes has landed in six of the last seven league matches involving the Magpies.
Probable Newcastle United line-up (4-2-3-1): Nick Pope — Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw, Kieran Trippier — Bruno Guimaraes, Joe Willock – Jacob Ramsey, Nick Woltemade, Harvey Barnes – William Osula.
Absentees: Fabian Schar, Joelinton, Lewis Miley, Tino Livramento (injuries), Sandro Tonali (doubtful).
