Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Newcastle United suffered a setback at home against Bournemouth, but their lethal attacking duo of Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon continues to deliver. Fulham, who fell just short against Manchester United, will now have to contend with the hosts' firepower.
Newcastle United
Yes, the Bournemouth loss was a tough one for the squad and home supporters, but Newcastle bounced back quickly. Alexander Isak netted his 16th and 17th Premier League goals, while Anthony Gordon registered his fifth assist in a 3:1 win over Southampton. The Bournemouth defeat was a rare slip-up, as Newcastle had been unbeaten at home for six straight matches prior to that. Notably, Bournemouth have since continued their strong form, dismantling Nottingham Forest and extending their unbeaten Premier League run to 11 games.
Fulham
Fulham also enjoyed a solid run from early December to mid-January, going eight matches unbeaten. However, six of those were draws, with only two wins to show for it. In recent weeks, their form has dipped—a 1:0 victory over struggling Leicester City was followed by defeats to West Ham United and Manchester United. Against Manchester United, Fulham dominated the first half, but a single defensive lapse led to Lisandro Martínez’s decisive goal in the 78th minute.
Newcastle United vs Fulham Prediction
Newcastle typically capitalise on opponents who fail to take their chances—exactly the situation Fulham found themselves in against Manchester United. The last two encounters at St James’ Park have both gone Newcastle’s way (1:0 and 3:0). Given their superior home form and attacking options, we expect them to take all three points.
