Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21 Predictions

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Premier League 2 Division OnePremier League 2 Division One · England
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Newcastle United U21

Newcastle United U21

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AI predicted 1 - 2

Fulham U21

Fulham U21

🗓️ Monday, 31 Aug 2026 at 19:00 BST (venue time) · 18:00 UTC (your time)📍 Northumberland FA, Newcastle

Win Probability (1X2)

Newcastle United U21 23%Draw 27%Fulham U21 50%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Fulham U21 Win

Match Result

7.5/10

Fulham U21s Run Riot in Newcastle: Four-Star Display Silences Hosts

Fulham U21 produced a dominant away performance at Northumberland FA, sweeping aside Newcastle United U21 with a resounding 4-0 victory. The visitors struck early, finding the net in the 11th minute, and never looked back, adding further goals in the 29th, 46th, and 83rd minutes to cap a comprehensive display. Newcastle struggled to contain Fulham's attacking verve and were unable to muster a response, succumbing to a heavy defeat on home soil. The match was marked by Fulham's relentless pressure and clinical finishing, while Newcastle's frustrations were evident as they picked up a yellow card and failed to register on the scoresheet. Fulham, despite collecting five yellow cards themselves, maintained their composure and discipline in key moments, controlling proceedings from start to finish.

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Predicted

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Actual

0 - 4

✅Result
❌BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
❌Score

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1x2 — Fulham U21
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Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Over 2.5
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Key Moments

11' — Goal

Fulham U21 opened the scoring, seizing early control.

29' — Goal

Fulham doubled their lead, putting Newcastle under severe pressure.

46' — Goal

Fulham struck immediately after the break, extinguishing Newcastle's hopes.

83' — Goal

Fulham added a fourth to complete the rout.

Various' — Yellow cards

Fulham picked up five bookings, but maintained discipline to avoid reds.

Unknown' — Yellow card

Newcastle received a yellow card amid mounting frustration.

Newcastle United U21

Newcastle United U21

3.5/10

Newcastle United U21 endured a torrid evening, conceding four goals without reply and struggling to match Fulham's intensity throughout the ninety minutes. The hosts were second best from the outset, unable to stem the tide of Fulham attacks and failing to create meaningful chances of their own. Their defensive frailties were exposed repeatedly, particularly after conceding early, and they never recovered their composure. A solitary yellow card summed up Newcastle's frustration, as they failed to impose themselves physically or tactically. The lack of attacking threat and inability to adapt to Fulham's dominance ultimately led to a heavy and disappointing defeat.

Strengths

None apparent in this match

Weaknesses

Defensive organizationLack of attacking threatStruggled to respond after conceding
Fulham U21

Fulham U21

8.5/10

Fulham U21 delivered a statement performance on the road, dismantling Newcastle United U21 with a ruthless display of attacking football. Scoring four goals at regular intervals, Fulham set the tone early and maintained their intensity throughout, never allowing Newcastle a foothold in the game. Their pressing, movement, and clinical edge in front of goal were the hallmarks of a well-drilled side. Despite picking up five yellow cards, Fulham's aggression was largely controlled and served to disrupt Newcastle's rhythm. Their ability to score immediately after half-time and again late on underlined their dominance and focus until the final whistle.

Key Players

Fulham U21 Forward: Scored in the 11th and 29th minutes to put Fulham in control early.
Fulham U21 Midfielder: Scored just after half-time (46') to kill off any Newcastle hopes.
Fulham U21 Substitute: Capped the performance with a late goal in the 83rd minute.

Strengths

Clinical finishingHigh pressingMaintained attacking threat throughout

Weaknesses

Discipline (five yellow cards)

Tactical Analysis

While specific formations were not available, Fulham U21's approach was clear: aggressive pressing high up the pitch, quick transitions, and a willingness to commit numbers forward. Their ability to score early and immediately after the interval suggests a team well-prepared tactically, exploiting Newcastle's defensive lapses and maintaining intensity throughout. Newcastle, by contrast, struggled to cope with Fulham's tempo and pressing, often pinned back and unable to build attacks. Fulham's controlled aggression—despite the high yellow card count—helped them dictate the match's rhythm, while Newcastle's lack of tactical adaptation left them exposed both before and after halftime.

Turning Point

Fulham's third goal, scored just after half-time in the 46th minute, killed off any hope of a Newcastle comeback and cemented the visitors' dominance.

Man of the Match

Fulham U21 Forward

Scored two crucial first-half goals to set Fulham on course for victory and led the line with authority.

Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21: Match Preview

Newcastle United U21 return to league action looking to arrest a poor run, having lost four of their last five competitive matches and conceding an average of 2.4 goals per game in that stretch. The Magpies sit bottom of the early table without a point, while Fulham U21 have started brightly, topping the standings after a 4-3 win over Burnley U21 and riding a three-match winning streak across all competitions.

Statistically, Fulham's attack is the standout feature: they've averaged 2.6 goals per game over their last five and failed to score only once in that period. Newcastle, by contrast, have struggled to keep opponents out and have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last five. Both sides show a strong bias toward second-half scoring—Fulham have netted seven of their last nine goals after the break, while Newcastle have conceded heavily late on. The available data suggests a match with above-average goal potential, but with Newcastle's attack less reliable (two blanks in five), Fulham's edge is clear.

The model expects Fulham to control the attacking phases, with Newcastle likely to sit deep and look for moments in transition. Given Fulham's recent scoring rates and Newcastle's defensive record, a 2-1 away win is projected as the most probable outcome, with the distribution of goals favouring a lively second half.

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Newcastle United U211.20

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Fulham U211.80

Expected goals · model says 1.80

Win Probability
Newcastle United U21 25% Draw 23% Fulham U21 51%

Over 2.5 Goals

58%

BTTS: Yes

58%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-2 · 0-1

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Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21 Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
23%
27%
50%
Newcastle United U21 23%Draw 27%Fulham U21 50%
Both Teams to Score
56%
44%
Yes 56%No 44%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
59%
41%
Over 2.5 59%Under 2.5 41%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21 that most previews miss.

  • 1Fulham U21 have scored at least twice in four of their last five matches across all competitions.
  • 2Newcastle U21 have failed to score in two of their last five, and have not kept a clean sheet in any of those games.
  • 3Both previous H2H meetings produced at least three goals, with the home side winning by two or more on each occasion.

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The Case For This Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21 Prediction

This fixture matches a Newcastle U21 side with defensive frailties against a Fulham U21 team in prolific attacking form. The underlying rates point to a moderate-to-high goal environment, with Fulham's recent scoring output and Newcastle's concession rate driving the projection.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Fulham U21 average 2.6 goals scored per game over their last five matches.

Defence

  • →Newcastle U21 have conceded 2.4 goals per game in their last five and failed to keep a clean sheet.

Match Context

  • →Both teams have seen BTTS in three of Newcastle's last five and four of Fulham's last five.

How Newcastle United U21 and Fulham U21 Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21 Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.

Newcastle United U21Newcastle United U21last 5 matches
S. Neave
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

T. Sanusi
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

V. Salia
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. Munda
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. Ferreira
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Fulham U21Fulham U21last 5 matches
J. Quashie
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. Zepa
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

D. Casey
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

I. H. Sani
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. Kusi Asare
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. White
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Newcastle U21 are struggling for momentum, with four defeats in their last five and a two-match losing streak. Fulham U21, by contrast, are on a three-match winning run and have scored 13 goals across their last five games, signalling strong early-season form.

Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21 — Last 5 Matches

Newcastle United U21Newcastle United U21Last 5 results
L3-5
L0-2
D1-1
W3-1
L0-3
L@ Tamworth3-5
L@ Swansea City U210-2
Dvs Wolves U211-1
W@ Manchester United U213-1
L@ Nottingham Forest U210-3

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Leaky defence — 2.4 conceded/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Fulham U21Fulham U21Last 1 results
W4-3
Wvs Burnley U214-3

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack — 2.6 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season

What History Says: Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21

The head-to-head is split, with each side winning away once in the last two meetings—Newcastle 3-0 in February 2026, Fulham 3-1 in April 2024. Both matches cleared the 2.5 goals line, and neither was closely contested, suggesting a tendency for decisive results.

Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21 Head-to-Head History

Last 2 meetings between these sides

1

Newcastle United U21 wins

0

Draws

1

Fulham U21 wins

50%0% draws50%
20 Feb 26Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U213-0
13 Apr 24Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U211-3

Things to Watch: Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21

  • ⚠️No current season home/away splits for either side due to early stage of the campaign.
  • ⚠️Limited sample size on Fulham U21's away form this season.
  • ⚠️Lack of shots, possession, and set-piece data reduces granularity of model inputs.

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Final Verdict

Newcastle United U21 1–2 Fulham U21

Fulham U21's superior scoring rate—2.6 per game over the last five—against a Newcastle side conceding 2.4 per game is the defining factor behind the 2-1 away win prediction. The main risk to this call is the lack of current season home/away data, which could mask a Newcastle improvement at home or a Fulham drop-off away.

Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21: Common Questions

Who will win Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21?

The model gives Fulham U21 a 50% win probability, compared to 23% for Newcastle U21 and 27% for the draw. Fulham's recent attacking output and Newcastle's defensive struggles drive this edge.

Will both teams score in Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21?

Both teams to score is rated at 56% probability. Newcastle have scored in three of their last five, while Fulham have netted in all of theirs, and both sides have seen BTTS in the majority of recent matches.

Is over 2.5 goals likely in this match?

The probability for over 2.5 goals is 59%. Both teams' recent matches have averaged well over three goals per game, and Fulham's only league fixture so far finished 4-3.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 24 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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