- Home defence: Fulham have conceded 7 goals in 4 home matches in the Premier League 2026/2027, a rate of 1.75 goals per game.
- Away scoring: Newcastle are averaging 1.50 goals per away game in the Premier League 2026/2027, but have also conceded 2.00 goals per game away from home.
- Head-to-head: Newcastle have failed to win either of their last 2 away games against Fulham, so Craven Cottage isn't a happy hunting ground.
Tough to call at Craven Cottage
Newcastle come into Saturday's game 10th in the Premier League 2026/2027 table with 11 points from 8 games, but that's only marginally better than Fulham, who are 16th with 8 points from 8. Neither side have been setting the world alight so far and neither will consider themselves to be cruising.
Fulham have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five games in a mixed run of form, while Newcastle have won twice and lost three times during the same period. The Magpies have lost two and won one of their last three away games, so they'll be looking to end their away day woes at Craven Cottage.
Two very different styles
Jaissle's aggression
Matthias Jaissle's Red-Bull style has been all about aggression and attacking fast since he took charge of Newcastle on 5 August 2026. His system has not yet delivered full territorial control.
Arbeloa's possession game
Alvaro Arbeloa has had Fulham playing a more possession-based style with a more fluid 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 setup since his appointment as manager on 8 July 2026. This style is more structured and based on full-backs advancing while players move into the half-space.
King and Elanga to rule the game?
Joshua King is Fulham's top Premier League 2026/2027 scorer so far with two goals in five appearances. He's been the Cottagers' top targetman and has the knack of popping up with goals that have kept his team in games, so we could see him scoring in another tight contest on Saturday.
Anthony Elanga tops Newcastle's scoring charts with two in three, so the former Manchester United man has been a big spark for the visitors so far this season. He's the sharpest weapon the Magpies have for counter attacks and his pace and end product can see him outshine King on Saturday.
Back both teams to score and a draw
Odds and tips
The draw looks very appealing and we're going to lean towards a close matchup at 3.6.
- The odds make Fulham a 2.24 favorite, just ahead of Newcastle at 2.9, but the draw is priced at 3.6 here so the market thinks the Cottagers are more likely to win.
- Both teams to score at 1.55 and over 2.5 goals at 1.65 both look like solid bets, too, as these two have been prone to open games at both ends of the field this season.
Form and head-to-head
Fulham beat Newcastle 2-0 here in the Premier League 2025/2026 at this venue five months ago and that could be a psychological boost for the hosts.
Fulham have won one, drawn one and lost two of their four home games in the Premier League 2026/2027, so they're vulnerable at their own home. Newcastle have won just two of their 4 games away from home, so neither team are at their best on their own patch.
These sides have won three and two of the last five head-to-head meetings respectively, with no draws, so we're expecting a decisive game one way or another.
