Newcastle United vs Fulham: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Newcastle United vs Fulham in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Newcastle United vs Fulham

• Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: St. James' Park

Match Prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham

Newcastle's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but they've shown they can grind out results at home. With two wins and a draw in their last five, they'll fancy their chances against a Fulham side that's struggled on the road.

The Magpies will look to exploit their solid midfield with Guimarães pulling the strings, while Elanga and Gordon could cause problems out wide.

Fulham, on the other hand, have had a tough time away from home, losing three of their last four away games. But they've shown they can score, with wins against Brentford and Leeds at Craven Cottage.

If they can keep it tight at the back and hit Newcastle on the break, they might just nick something. It's set to be a close one, but Newcastle's home advantage could be the difference.

Newcastle's recent form has been up and down, but they've been solid at home. Two wins and a draw in their last five games show they can get the job done at St. James' Park.

With Guimarães in midfield and Elanga and Gordon on the flanks, they've got the firepower to trouble any team. If they can keep their focus, they should have enough to see off Fulham.

Recent Premier League results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Nottingham Forest (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Arsenal (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)

Fulham have had a rough time on the road lately, losing three of their last four away games. But they've shown they can score, with wins against Brentford and Leeds at home.

If they can tighten up at the back and hit Newcastle on the counter, they might just pull off an upset. It won't be easy, but they've got the players to cause problems.

Recent Premier League results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Arsenal (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Aston Villa (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Brentford (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Leeds United (H)

The head-to-head record between these two teams has been closely contested recently. Fulham won the last meeting 2-1, but Newcastle have had their share of success, winning three of the last five encounters. It's been a mixed bag, with both teams capable of coming out on top.

Recent Premier League results:

• Newcastle United 1-2 Fulham (01 Feb 2025)

• Fulham 3-1 Newcastle United (21 Sep 2024)

• Fulham 0-1 Newcastle United (06 Apr 2024)

• Newcastle United 3-0 Fulham (16 Dec 2023)

• Newcastle United 1-0 Fulham (15 Jan 2023)

• Lewis Hall (Hamstring) - Out

• Tino Livramento (Knee) - Out

• Yoane Wissa (Knee) - Doubt

• Rodrigo Muniz (Muscle) - Out
• Kenny Tete (Knee) - Doubt
• Raúl Jiménez (Hip) - Doubt
• Saša Lukić (Hip) - Doubt
• Antonee Robinson (Knee) - Doubt
• Samuel Chukwueze (Knock) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Pope (GK), Trippier (DF), Botman (DF), Thiaw (DF), Burn (DF), Joelinton (MF), Tonali (MF), Guimarães (MF), Elanga (AT), Woltemade (AT), Gordon (AT)

With Guimarães in midfield and Elanga and Gordon out wide, Newcastle will look to control the game and hit Fulham on the break. Their solid backline should give them a good platform to build from.

• Predicted lineup: Leno (GK), Castagne (DF), Andersen (DF), Cuenca (DF), Sessegnon (DF), Cairney (MF), Berge (MF), Wilson (MF), King (MF), Iwobi (MF), Jiménez (AT) (If fit)

Fulham will rely on Cairney and Berge in midfield to dictate play and feed Jiménez (If fit) up top. Their defence will need to be on top form to keep Newcastle's attackers at bay.

• Elanga vs Sessegnon: This will be a key battle between Newcastle's pacey attacker and Fulham's versatile defender.

• Joelinton vs Berge: Newcastle's powerful midfielder will look to dominate the midfield against his Fulham counterpart.

• Guimarães (Newcastle United): The Brazilian midfielder is the key to Newcastle's control in the middle of the park.

• Cairney (Fulham): The experienced midfielder will be crucial for Fulham's chances of dictating play and creating chances.

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