Premiership - Newcastle vs Fulham Football betting preview

Newcastle V Fulham

A huge game for both sides here, as relegation is a major issue for both. It’s a difficult game to call as Newcastle are in a dire run of form and haven’t won a home game since early December. Fulham haven’t won away all season though. Kevin Keegan is still waiting for that first win since taking charge at Newcastle and playing the second from bottom team is as good a chance as he is going to get. The only advantage that Fulham have is that they have actually won some games this year and taken a few draws in recent times. The return of Jimmy Bullard has been a huge boost to the club and they have actually played a bit better than their results suggest.

What to say about Newcastle? Just 3points gained in 2008 sees them in real difficulty and they could badly do with 3 points. Their defence has been a shambles and the loss of Shay Given is a big blow to them. To describe their home form should not take too long either, just 2 points taken from a possible 15 in the last 5 games, 2 scored to 9 conceded, it makes for poor reading for any fans out there.

They have done nothing for me to want to back them.

Verdict

Newcastle have failed to beat fellow strugglers, Middlesborough, Bolton and Derby at home in the last few months. Fulham on their day are as good if not better than any of these. The Cottagers have looked to draw their games on the road and they have succeeded against the lower ranked clubs. This is a huge game for both sides and a point doesn’t really help either. Fulham beat an in form Everton last week so they definitely have a bit more in terms of confidence. Im siding with the visitors here to create a mini shock and take their first away win of the year. As Fulham have a tendency to draw games il take them level ball as insurance for small stakes.



Pick : Fulham draw no bet
Odds : 3.54
Stake : 4 / 10
Bookmaker : 5dimes
Match Result : 2-0
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