Newcastle vs Fulham kick-off, date & TV info
Date Wednesday, December 17
Kick-off 8.15pm
Venue St James’ Park, Newcastle
Competition EFL Cup
TV ITV1 & Sky Sports Premier League
Holders Newcastle continue their EFL Cup defence tonight as they welcome Fulham to St James’ Park for a quarter-final clash.
The Magpies will be keen to progress into the semis as they look to retain their crown but their confidence will have been knocked by Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby defeat to Sunderland and Eddie Howe needs to rally the troops ahead of a tricky tie.
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Newcastle vs Fulham betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Newcastle to win & over 1.5 goals
1pt 21-20 BoyleSports, Hills
Best player bet
Harvey Barnes anytime goalscorer
2-1 Hills
Longshot
Yoane Wissa to be booked
13-2 bet365, BoyleSports
Newcastle vs Fulham preview
A first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby in nearly ten years couldn’t have gone much worse for Newcastle, as Nick Woltemade’s well-taken own goal meant the Magpies welcomed rivals Sunderland back to the top flight with the warmest of receptions.
Eddie Howe’s side will be bitterly disappointed with that result, and their league position of 12th, but they are having a better time of things away from the Premier League.
Newcastle sit a respectable 12th in the Champions League and comfortable wins over Bradford and Tottenham mean they have enjoyed a strong start to their EFL Cup trophy defence, which resumes with a quarter-final tie against Fulham tonight.
The defeat at Sunderland may have knocked confidence slightly but, like most of their worst work this season, it came on the road.
It has been a different story at St James’ Park, where their only defeats at their Tyneside fortress have come against Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona.
The most recent of those defeats was in September and it is seven wins and one draw in the eight home games since, suggesting Newcastle’s derby defeat may be quickly forgotten, especially with an EFL Cup semi-final beckoning.
Fulham made the semis themselves in the 2023-24 campaign and will be aiming to repeat that feat but they needed penalties to see off third-tier Wycombe in the previous round and a run of five losses in seven Premier League away games leaves them looking vulnerable.
The Cottagers have also lost midfield metronome Alex Iwobi, key defender Calvin Bassey and tricky winger Samuel Chukwueze to Nigeria for the Africa Cup of Nations and Marco Silva’s weakened side look set for a quarter-final exit.
Back Barnes to star again
Newcastle have plenty of defensive injuries and Howe may have to keep his big names in at the back but he is likely to rotate further forward, meaning Harvey Barnes should be handed a start.
The England star has impressed in the Champions League this term, averaging a goal every 85 minutes, and his pace and fantastic finishing make him the standout scorer pick at St James’ Park.
Wissa’s want to impress may lead to a card
A rotated frontline should also mean a first Newcastle start for Yoane Wissa, who has struggled with fitness since heading north and has subsequently been left out of DR Congo’s Afcon squad.
His lack of match fitness may show and a couple of late challenges could be left in on Fulham’s defenders by the former Brentford man, who was booked five times in the Premier League last term.
Newcastle vs Fulham Bet Builder
Bruno Guimaraes to have a shot on target
The Newcastle skipper will be eager to get his side back to winning ways and is proving to be a real threat, registering six shots on target in his last four appearances.
Harry Wilson to have a shot on target
The Welsh winger is in scintillating form, scoring six goals in as many games for club and country, and his ability to shoot from range makes him a solid selection to test Aaron Ramsdale.
Sasa Lukic to be booked
No Fulham player has picked up more yellow cards this term than the Serbian battler’s tally og five and he will be kept busy by Newcastle’s talented and energetic midfield.
Pays out at 12-1 with bet365
Key stats for Newcastle vs Fulham
♦ Newcastle have lost just one of their last 20 EFL Cup games inside 90 minutes
♦ The Magpies are unbeaten in eight home matches, winning seven
♦ Fulham have won just two of their last nine away games
♦ Over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in seven of Newcastle’s last eight matches
♦ Both teams have scored in Fulham’s last four games
Newcastle vs Fulham betting odds
Sign up with Paddy Power to bet on Newcastle vs Fulham in the EFL Cup. Here are the latest odds for tonight’s match.
MarketOddsNewcastle4-6Fulham7-2Draw11-4
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Newcastle vs Fulham team news and predicted line-ups
Newcastle
Dan Burn suffered a punctured lung and broken rib in the Tyne-Wear derby and has joined Kieran Trippier, Nick Pope, Sven Botman, Emil Krafth and William Osula on the sidelines. Jamaal Lascelles in back in training and could feature.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Livramento, Schar, Thiaw, Hall; Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton; J Murphy, Wissa, Barnes.
Subs: A Murphy, Lascelles, Tonali, Ramsey, Willock, Woltemade, Gordon.
Fulham
Nigeria internationals Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze are on their way to the Africa Cup of Nations, Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon are injured and Jonah Kusi-Asare is a doubt.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, King, Kevin; Jimenez.
Subs: Tete, Diop, Cairney, Reed, Traore, Smith Rowe, Kusi-Asare.
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FAQs
When is Newcastle vs Fulham in the EFL Cup?
Newcastle vs Fulham takes place on Wednesday December 17 and kicks off at 8.15pm GMT.
Where is Newcastle vs Fulham being played?
The venue for the game is St James’ Park, Newcastle.
Where can I watch Newcastle vs Fulham?
ITV and Sky Sports are showing the game live in the UK.
What is the match betting for Newcastle vs Fulham?
Newcastle are 13-20 to win, Fulham are a 15-4 chance, with the draw 11-4 (Paddy Power).
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