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17th. Dec. England League Cup---Newcastle United VS Fulham Prediction

17th. Dec. England League Cup---Newcastle United VS Fulham Prediction
England League Cup  -  Newcastle United VS Fulham
Match Time:18-12-2025 04:15 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Reviews
Newcastle United are entering this Carabao Cup Quarter-Final clash at St. James' Park on December 17, 2025, in strong form, sitting mid-table in the Premier League with good momentum from recent wins. Their recent form includes a 2-0 victory over Brentford and progress in the cup with wins over Nottingham Forest and Chelsea. They've scored consistently in cup ties, with Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak leading the attack. At home, Newcastle are formidable, unbeaten in their last 5 cup games at St. James' Park. Coach Eddie Howe's 4-3-3 relies on Gordon's pace (3 goals in cup) and Isak's finishing (5 goals this season). Injuries to Sven Botman (knee) and Jamaal Lascelles (ACL) are long-term, but the squad is otherwise fit. Newcastle will leverage their passionate home crowd to press Fulham and reach the semi-finals.

Fulham are in decent form, sitting mid-table in the Premier League with a balanced record. Their recent form includes a 2-2 draw against Liverpool and cup progress with a penalty win over Preston North End. They've scored steadily, with Raúl Jiménez and Rodrigo Muniz sharing goals. Away form is mixed, with 2 wins in 5 road games. Coach Marco Silva's 4-2-3-1 depends on Jiménez's finishing (4 goals) and Andreas Pereira's creativity (3 assists). Injuries to Jorge Cuenca (ankle) and Joachim Andersen (calf) weaken the defense. Fulham will aim for organization and counters to frustrate Newcastle, seeking their first semi-final since 2002.

Head to Head
Newcastle United and Fulham have met 8 times in recent cup competitions, with Newcastle winning 4, Fulham 2, and 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game. Newcastle won the last cup meeting 2-0 in the FA Cup 2024. At St. James' Park, Newcastle have won 3 of the last 4 against Fulham in all competitions. Both teams scored in 50% of the last 6 meetings. Newcastle's recent home form and Fulham's mixed away record suggest Newcastle's edge.

Prediction
Newcastle's home dominance and cup momentum make them favorites against Fulham's solid but inconsistent away form. Fulham's attack could threaten, but Newcastle's press and Gordon/Isak partnership should prevail. I predict a 2-1 Newcastle win, with Gordon and Isak scoring, and Jiménez replying for Fulham. Newcastle's win probability is around 55%, reflecting their recent wins and Fulham's draws. Expect Newcastle to control possession (around 52%) and corners (7-9), with Fulham relying on counters. The game will be intense, with Newcastle advancing to the semi-finals.
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