FA Cup Preview: Fulham vs Newcastle Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Jan 27)

• Newcastle hoping to reach a first FA Cup final since 1999
• Fulham could be a potential dark horse contender to win the competition

The late game in the FA Cup this Saturday will see Newcastle travel to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham in an all-Premier League clash. Both sides could have strong claims of going deep in the tournament this term, but it will be the end of the road for one on Saturday.

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How To Watch

• When: Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m ET
• Where: Craven Cottage, London, England
• How To Watch: ESPN

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Fulham
Draw
Newcastle

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Match Preview

This weekend’s game could be a huge one in the context of Eddie Howe’s long term future at Newcastle, as the club desperately chase a first major trophy since 1955. Newcastle almost ended that wait last term, but they were beaten in the EFL Cup final by Man United. The FA Cup presents their best chance to end their dry spell in 2023-24.

However, the Magpies come into this showdown after losing each of their last seven FA Cup ties against Premier League opposition. Meanwhile, Howe is yet to claim victory against a top-flight since in the competition in nine previous occasions. However, this will be his first chance to end that wait as boss of the Magpies.

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Newcastle United can confirm that Joelinton has successfully undergone surgery on a thigh injury sustained earlier this month.

The midfielder will now commence a period of rehabilitation overseen by the club’s medical team and is expected to return to action in May 2024.

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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 23, 2024

Fulham don’t have the best record against Newcastle in the FA Cup, as they have lost each of the four previous matches between the sides in the competition. They have conceded at least four goals in each of their defeats, but all losses came between 1908 and 1961.

This tie has one of the highest averages in terms of goals per game, with an average of six coming in the previous four matches. The Cottagers reached the fifth round of the competition last term, but they haven’t achieved consecutive runs to the next stage of the FA Cup since 2011.

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Fulham vs Newcastle Prediction

Newcastle have yet more injury issues to contend with coming into the weekend, and that could be damaging for their chances of victory. Therefore, it could be worth taking a chance on the home side securing a spot in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

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