Newcastle is coming into this match not playing in good form in their recent matches. They have lost their last 3 straight and only have 1 win in their last 5 matches as the condensed schedule along with all of their injuries are finally starting to catch up to them. They just had a midweek match in Champions League against AC Milan in a match they needed to win and were very focused on, but a late collapse saw them give up a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 at home. Even in their home match prior to that one, they beat Man Utd 1-0 in a match where they were not the better team at home by much. They are also missing a lot of talent on defense right now due to injuries and it has shown as they have allowed at least 2 goals in each of their last 3 matches, averaging 3 goals allowed per match in that span. They are going up against a Fulham side that has been in much better form recently as they have won their last 2 straight as well as 3 of their last 4 matches. Their only loss in that span was a fiery 4-3 loss away from home against Liverpool. Their attack has been on fire though as they have scored at least 3 goals in each of their last 4 matches and they have also won their last 2 matches by scores of 5-0. Fulham is not dealing with as many injuries as Newcastle is either and Fulham also has the added benefit of not playing in European competition so they have nothing but Premier League matches to focus on as they are only playing once a week roughly. Fulham is going to win this match or come away with a draw, take Fulham +0.5 here.
England Premier League: Fulham +0.5, Rot. 200173