Newcastle United vs Fulham preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

With a place in the semi-finals on the line, both teams arrive with momentum to protect and ambitions firmly set on silverware.

Newcastle’s weekend could hardly have gone worse, as they suffered a 1-0 loss to Sunderland in the Wear–Tyne derby.

However, Eddie Howe’s side will now refocus on a competition that delivered the club’s first major trophy in 70 years back in March.

Returning to familiar surroundings should help, as Newcastle have won 11 consecutive Carabao Cup matches at St James’ Park, including their previous-round victory over Tottenham. 

More broadly, home form remains a cornerstone of their success, as only Arsenal and Barcelona have beaten the Magpies on Tyneside since September (W9, D1).

However, this is far from an ideal time to face Fulham, as Marco Silva’s men arrive in strong form, having claimed five wins from their last eight matches in all competitions. 

Two of those victories have come away from home, signalling a growing confidence on the road.

A dramatic 3-2 win over Burnley at the weekend lifted Fulham to within two points of Newcastle in the Premier League, easing relegation worries and sharpening belief. 

The Cottagers are chasing their first-ever major domestic trophy, though history is against them – they have only reached this stage of the EFL Cup once before, falling short in the 2023/24 semi-finals.

They also face the challenge of securing three successive away wins for the first time since March.

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This will be the first encounter between these sides in the EFL Cup since the 1981-82 season. 

However, Newcastle claimed a 2-1 Premier League victory in this fixture back in October, extending a strong home record against Fulham.

Across the last 11 meetings at St James’ Park, the Magpies have lost just twice (W6, D3, L2). 

Newcastle United have a lengthy injury list that continues to test Howe’s squad.

Dan Burn is facing an extended absence after suffering a broken rib and punctured lung against Sunderland.

Nick Pope (muscle), Kieran Trippier (hamstring), Sven Botman (back) and William Osula (ankle) are all unavailable.

Fulham have Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon sidelined with thigh injuries.

The visitors are also without Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi, all away on Africa Cup of Nations duty.

Newcastle United: Ramsdale; Livramento, Schär, Thiaw, Hall; Miley, Guimarães, Joelinton; Murphy, Wissa, Barnes

Fulham: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Castagne; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, King, Kevin; Jimenez

Newcastle’s wounded pride, formidable home record in this competition and familiarity with high-stakes cup nights give them a clear edge. 

Fulham’s recent improvement suggests they will compete, but the absence of key players and the intensity of St James’ Park may tilt the balance.

Correct score prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham

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