Newcastle vs Fulham Prediction & Picks - Carabao Cup

Prediction published on 12/17/25, 11:56 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 12/17/25 at 5:15 PM in Soccer Picks

It's time for the Carabao Cup quarterfinals! And for that, we head to St. James' Park to watch Newcastle take on Fulham, two Premier League teams. Logically, the Toon Army are favorites to win, but at this stage of the season, anything can happen. Indeed, fatigue is setting in for all the players, which is likely to have an impact on the game. Moreover, Eddie Howe's team needs to quickly regain its confidence after a setback in the derby against Sunderland. An own goal by Woltemade was enough to end the Magpies' four-game unbeaten streak. The return to home turf should allow the black and whites to regain their confidence and reach the semi-finals...

Fulham are looking to make a run in the national cup to put several mediocre seasons behind them. To reach the final four, Marco Silva's men will have to put in an XXL performance away from the capital to eliminate the defending champions. With their attack in fine form, the Cottagers seem capable of beating any team. In the last 360 minutes, the London club has scored 10 goals, including three against Burnley last weekend. So, will two goals on Wednesday evening be enough to secure qualification? We'll find out when the final whistle blows