The Premier League match between Newcastle United and Fulham promises to be an intriguing encounter, set against the backdrop of St. James' Park. Current predictions favor Newcastle, with a forecasted scoreline of 2-1 . This matchup is critical for both teams as they vie for points to bolster their standings in the league. Historically, Newcastle has had the upper hand in head-to-head encounters, which may give them a psychological advantage heading into this fixture .
Newcastle United remains firmly in the hunt for a top-four Premier League finish and will be eager to maintain their momentum when they host Fulham at St James' Park.
Eddie Howe's side had their impressive nine-game winning streak snapped in their last home fixture, suffering a surprising 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth.
There were initial signs of a potential slump when they fell behind against bottom-placed Southampton last weekend, however, the Magpies rallied impressively to secure a 3-1 victory.
Newcastle United come after an easy win over Southampton in their last English Premier League game. Alexander Isak came up with a brace to help his side seal an easy win over their rivals. If the Magpies emerge victorious in their upcoming league game, then they will go on to sit in the third spot in the table.
Fulham met with a defeat in their last league game which was against Manchester United. The Cottagers are in the 10th spot in the Premier League table. They are not in their best shape but are in decent form and can come up with a decent fight against Newcastle.
Newcastle United possible starting lineup: Dubravka; Livramento, Botman, Schar, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Fulham possible starting lineup: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez
Newcastle many have suffered a hefty defeat during their last outings at St James' Park but they were back to their best against Southampton last weekend. While Fulham will prove a sterner challenge than the Saints, the Magpies will be strong favourites on Saturday.
Regarding betting odds for this encounter at St. James' Park on February 1st: Newcastle stands at 7/10 for a win while Fulham's odds are listed at 15/4 . Live streaming options will likely be available through major sports networks such as Sky Sports or online platforms that offer Premier League coverage. Fans eager to watch this exciting matchup should ensure they have access to these services ahead of kickoff.
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