Newcastle United take on Fulham on Saturday in the Championship, and HITC pundits give their predictions on the likely outcome.
Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham
Newcastle did tremendously in their run of tricky away games and will be glad to be back playing in front of a home crowd. Fulham are tough opponents but this is a chance for Newcastle to really rubber stamp their bid to be champions.
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez shakes hands with Matt Ritchie after the game
Newcastle United 3-3 Fulham
Expect goals. Both teams score plenty let look continuously porous at the other end and, with Newcastle’s home record leaving a lot to be desired, don’t bet against Fulham grabbing a result at St James’ Park.
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic
Newcastle United 1-2 Fulham
A difficult game to predict at St James’ Park, as Fulham are in really good form but Newcastle have beaten fellow high-flyers Brighton and Huddersfield in recent weeks. It would be typical of the Championship to open things up here though, and that’s why I think the in-form Cottagers might just sneak all three points.
Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham
Fulham are in form right now but Newcastle need to keep winning and home advantage should ensure the Magpies take a little wind out of the Cottagers’ sails this weekend.
Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham
A really intriguing game at St James’s Park, with Fulham impressing over the last month. If the season was a little longer, you get the feeling the Cottagers would catch the playoff places. However, Newcastle are still confidently perched at the top of the table, and though it will be a tight game, I think they have that extra bit of quality that could see them to victory.
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez
Newcastle United 1-1 Fulham
Newcastle’s problems have come mostly at home this season, which should give Fulham hope ahead of their long trip north. The Cottagers are well on form and were unlucky not to beat Leeds in midweek. I fancy them to sneak a play-off place and a point at the league leaders will only increase their own belief.
Fulham’s Chris Martin celebrates
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