Reigning EFL Cup champions Newcastle are looking to reach another semi-final when they host Fulham tomorrow evening.
Eddie Howe is under growing pressure in the managerial hot-seat, and may look to this competition as a potential source of revival ahead of the busy festive period in the Premier League.
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Where can I watch Newcastle vs Fulham in the UK?
Newcastle vs Fulham will be broadcast live on ITV1 and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 8:15pm UK time.
Newcastle vs Fulham Preview
Recent results
Newcastle beat Bradford (4-1) and Tottenham (2-0) to reach this stage, but have only won two of the last six across all competitions following last weekend’s demoralising 1-0 loss at fierce rivals Sunderland.
However, the Magpies have won seven of the previous eight home matches, a great record which is softening some of the criticism being aimed at Howe and his squad.
Marco Silva’s Fulham saw off lower-league opponents Bristol City (2-1), Cambridge United (1-0) and Wycombe Wanderers (1-1, 4-5 on pens) en route to the quarter-finals.
And the Cottagers enter this fixture on the back of a crucial 3-2 win at Burnley, making it three top-flight victories in five following recent triumphs over Sunderland (1-0) and Tottenham (1-2).
Head-to-head record
Newcastle have won seven of the last nine editions of this fixture, though the two defeats came in the previous three clashes.
Fulham won 2-1 at St James’ last season, though the match on Tyneside back in October finished 2-1 to the hosts thanks to a last-minute winner from Bruno Guimaraes.
Team news
Dan Burn picked up a nasty rib injury vs Sunderland and has added to Newcastle’s defensive issues, with Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman and Emil Krafth still out.
Fulham’s squad has been decimated somewhat by AFCON duty, with Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze joining up with Nigeria’s squad. Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz are long-term absentees.
Newcastle vs Fulham Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Newcastle are the favourites ahead of kick-off, priced at 1.71 to claim the win. Fulham are at odds of 4.60, while the draw after 90 minutes is 3.80.
Newcastle vs Fulham Betting Tips
Anytime goalscorer – Harvey Barnes @ 2.42
Barnes was surprisingly not in the XI for the trip to Sunderland, but we expect him to be reinstated here. The English winger has been in decent form this season too, with seven goals in 23 appearances across all competitions – four of them coming at St James’ Park!
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.69
Newcastle have not kept a clean sheet since November 5, while Fulham scored 10 goals in their previous four matches. So we expect a goal-filled affair on Tyneside, with Harry Wilson a player in superb form for the visitors. The Welshman netted three of the 10 goals previously mentioned!
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