Fulham and Newcastle United are currently in the same boat when it comes to the Premier League. Both teams have equally struggled to find momentum in the season and are now lurking among the mid-table teams. In their nine games, Fulham have suffered four defeats while winning just two and are 15th in the table right now.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United are slightly better in the 13th position with three wins, two draws, and four losses to their name. Both Fulham and Newcastle United are going through a transition phase with new managers at their helm. Fulham moved from Marcos Silva to Álvaro Arbeloa as their new boss.
On the other hand, Newcastle has brought in Matthias Jaissle after moving on from Eddie Howe. To be fair, both the managers have had a tough start to their seasons with these new clubs and have now found themselves in a critical position where a few bad games can see them slip down the relegation zone. Amidst this situation, Fulham and Newcastle meet each other on November 7 (Saturday) at the Craven Cottage in a game that is expected to go down to the wire.
Last Five Games In The Premier League
After a horrid start to the season with three straight losses and a draw, Fulham has somehow retaliated in the last five games. First up, they managed a 1-1 draw with Manchester United but suffered a defeat to Ipswich Town. They came back strongly with two straight wins against Hull City and Coventry before closing out their last game with a 1-1 draw against an in-form Aston Villa.
On the other hand, Newcastle United started their season steadily with a win against Tottenham and draws against Liverpool and Bournemouth in their first three games. However, in their next six games, the Magpies have clinched just two wins against Hull City and Crystal Palace along with four defeats to their name.
Fulham: 15th
- Draw: 1-1 vs Manchester United
- Loss: 2-1 vs Ipswich Town
- Win: 1-0 vs Hull City
- Win: 1-0 vs Coventry City
- Draw: 1-1 vs Aston Villa
Newcastle United: 13th
- Win: 2-1 vs Hull City
- Loss: 1-4 vs Coventry City
- Loss: 0-1 vs Aston Villa
- Win: 2-0 vs Crystal Palace
- Loss: 0-1 vs Everton
Team News
Fulham largely has a fit squad going into the game, with little concern regarding players missing out due to injuries. To add to this positive news, Ryan Sessegnon has returned to the squad following a three-month suspension. Sessegnon faced the suspension after being handed a red card last month.
Meanwhile, Newcastle has a lot of concerns coming into this matchup on Saturday. Jacob Ramsey will be out of the game with a suspension after receiving two yellow cards in the last game. Ewen Jaouen will be out for the game as well with an injury, while Tino Livramento, Lewis Miley, and Matias Fernandez-Pardo are also questionable for this contest.
Possible Lineups
Fulham:
Bernd Leno, Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, David Affengruber, Timothy Castagne, Shea Charles, Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi, Joshua King, Oscar Bobb, Gonzalo Garcia
Newcastle United:
Lukas Hornicek, Amar Dedic, Fabian Schar, Daniel Burn, Lewis Hall, Joelinton, Nico Gonzalez, Anthony Elanga, Joseph Willock, Harvey Barnes, William Osula
Head-to-Head
Fulham and Newcastle United have played each other a total of 85 times across all competitions. Newcastle have been the more successful side in these contests with 36 wins to their name, while Fulham trail slightly with 34 wins to their tally. Meanwhile, 15 of the games between the two clubs have ended in a draw.
In the 2025-26 season, both Fulham and Newcastle shared a win each in the Premier League. However, Newcastle United beat Fulham once more in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. Notably, Fulham came on top the last time around with a 2-0 win over the Magpies, courtesy of goals from Issa Diop and Tom Cairney.
The games between these two sides have always been a tightrope contest. Thus, the game on Saturday indicates nothing different after the slow start that both these teams have had to their seasons.
Where Will The Game Be Decided?
For Fulham, they will have to bank on their defense to win this home game. They have conceded two goals just once in their last five games, which speaks volumes of their defensive rigidity. As a result, Calvin Bassey will play a key part in deciding Fulham’s fate in the game. While Arbeloa’s team has showcased solid defensive tenacity, they haven’t been equally good on the offensive end.
Thus, Fulham forwards like Joshua King and Gonzalo Garcia will have to be on their knees against Newcastle to convert the opportunities in the final third.
On the other hand, Newcastle will have to focus on their midfielders and attackers to give them a cushion. Players like Nico Gonzalez, Anthony Elanga, and Harvey Barnes will have to fire for the Magpies to win this clash on Saturday. Having said that, defenders like Lewis Hall and Dan Burn will also be important to protect the back line.
Prediction
As per the results of the last five games, Newcastle have looked immensely shaky at times. They have dropped points against teams like Coventry City by a huge 1-4 margin. Their defense has looked crippling at times and with recurring injuries around their squad, they aren’t looking pretty convincing coming into an away contest.
Our Prediction: Fulham 1-0 Newcastle United
Odds
- Fulham win: 48%
- Newcastle win: 28%
- Tie: 27%
As per Kalshi, Fulham are the favorites going into this matchup on Saturday, giving a safe option for a bet. Newcastle is largely behind with just a 28% chance of winning the game. However, with two mid-table teams going head-to-head against each other, it will all depend on the composure of the teams on that given day.
Kickoff Time
The Fulham-Newcastle United clash will tip off at 3:00 PM GMT at the Craven Cottage, London. Robert Jones will be the official referee of this game, along with assistants Gary Beswick and Blake Antrobus. Darren England will be the VAR for the game, along with assistant Edward Smart.
