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Newcastle vs Fulham: Prediction for the Match on December 17, 2025

Newcastle United and Fulham square off on Wednesday night with a place in the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup on the line, and it feels like one of those ties that could quietly turn into a very entertaining contest. Both sides have plenty of quality, but their momentum heading into this clash makes a difference.

Newcastle return to St James’ Park, where they last won against Burnley in the league, courtesy of goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon. As it stands, Newcastle remains a mid-table team with the potential of making it to the top 5 in the league so as to secure qualification to European football next season. 

Fulham, on the other hand, is just two points behind Newcastle, with an impressive performance this season. The teams have already met in the league this season, and Newcastle emerged victorious. Our money is on Newcastle winning this game and advancing to the semifinals. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

🏠 Newcastle: Form and Statistics

Form in all competitions: LDWDW

Newcastle have shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, particularly in their attacking play at home. However, their four-game unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Sunderland in their last league game. Woltemade’s own goal in the 46th minute was the only difference between the teams, and it left the Magpies in 12th place in the League table. 

Newcastle’s first game in the EFL Cup was against Bradford City, and the Magpies secured a 4-1 victory over Bradford City before beating Tottenham 2-0 in their last EFL Cup game. Eddi Howe’s team will now be aiming to secure a semi-final spot in the EFL Cup for the second time in a row. Newcastle are the current champions of the EFL Cup, after defeating Liverpool in the final last season, and the trophy became their first domestic trophy since the 1954-55 FA Cup.

🏁 Newcastle: Lineup

Eddie Howe will be missing out on some of his key players. Dan Burn was stretched off before halftime in the defeat to Sunderland after he suffered a broken rib and punctured lung. Kieran Trippier is also out with a hamstring. 

Player to watch out for: Nick Woltemade

Woltemade has a slow start to life in Newcastle, but he is already getting familiar with Eddie’s game, and he is filling the shoe left by Aleksander Isak. He has scored a total of five goals for Newcastle this season, and he will be looking to score his second goal for Newcastle in the EFL Cup. 

Newcastle starting lineup (4-3-3)

Aaron Ramsdale – Malick Thiaw, Lewis Hall, Livramento, Schar – Lewis Miley, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton– Murphy, Woltemade, Anthony Elanga

👤Head Coach: Eddie Howe

✈️ Fulham: Form and Statistics

Form in all competitions: WLLWW

Fulham comes into this match as underdogs, but they are comfortable in that role. The last time they met on this ground, Newcastle emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline in what was a breathtaking game. Fulham have had to work hard to reach this stage of the 2025–26 EFL Cup. They booked their place by seeing off Bristol City 2–0 in their first game, edging past Cambridge United 1–0 in their second game, and then securing their place in the Quarterfinals against Wycombe Wanderers via a penalty shootout. 

In the league, Fulham have won 6 games, with two draws and 8 losses from the 16 games played this season. Fulham have never won the League Cup, and this could be the start of something beautiful for Fulham. 

🏁 Fulham: Lineup

Ryan Sessegnon will miss the match due to injury problems. Some players might also miss the game due to their involvement in the upcoming AFCON. 

Player to watch out for: Harry Wilson 

Harry Wilson is the team's top scorer in the league, with 5 goals to his name this season. 

Fulham starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Bernd Leno – Andersen, Tete, Robinson, Cuenca – Sander Berge, Lukic, – Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe, King – Raul Jimenez

👤Head Coach: Marco Silva

🤝 Newcastle vs Fulham Head-to-Head Statistics

In their last ten meetings, Newcastle have won seven times, Fulham have won twice, and one match has ended level.

📈 Newcastle vs Fulham Match Betting Trends

• More than 2.5 goals in three of their last five meetings, and the option for a total of over 2.5 goals is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker for odds of 1.76.
• Both teams have found the net in 3 of their last 5 meetings, and the option for both teams to find the net is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker for odds of 1.71
• Newcastle has scored first in 8 of their last 9 meetings, and the option for Newcastle to score first is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker for odds of 1.53.

🎯 Newcastle vs Fulham Match Prediction 17 December 2025

This tie feels equally balanced, but home advantage could be decisive. Newcastle’s intensity at St James’ Park, combined with their better attacking depth, could give them the edge. Fulham, on the other hand, are more than capable of making this an uncomfortable game for Newcastle. We believe Newcastle will win, but not without a strong fight from Fulham. 

Our match prediction is a total of over 1.5 goals for Newcastle for a coefficient of 1.74 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match is both teams to score, for a coefficient of 1.71 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly, A total of over 2.5 goals for 1.76 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.