NEWCASTLE UNITED v FULHAM
Saturday 11th March 2017 – Kickoff: 1500hrs
Football – England – Championship Betting Tips
Newcastle United extended their unbeaten record in the Championship to 11 matches during the week when they earned a point away at Reading in a 0-0 stalemate as The Magpies remain top of the division and a 9-point lead over third placed Huddersfield Town.
Newcastle return to their St James’ Park ground on Saturday afternoon to take on 7th placed Fulham who sit on the fringes of the play-off pack, but with a good home record of 11-2-4 37/17 under their belts, Newcastle look the favourites for the points here.
Throw in a run of six home games without defeat along with the firepower of Gayle (21 goals) and goalscoring midfielder Ritchie (9 goals), and you can see why they look well placed to add to their points tally this afternoon.
Visitors Fulham currently sit just outside the play-off pack five points adrift of Sheffield Wednesday, so they’ll be looking for at least a point when they make the long trip up to the north east on Saturday, particularly as they’re currently unbeaten in their last six in the Championship.
Recent wins over Wigan Athletic, Nottingham Forest, Bristol City and Preston North End have lifted The Cottagers within striking distance of the play-offs as they look to make a late bid for a top six finish.
Fulham have also performed pretty well away from home against teams situated in the top half of the division too as their record in such circumstances currently stands at 2-3-1 11/9, but they’ve lost their last three visits to St James’ Park in 1-0, 1-0 and 2-1 defeats respectively.
Pick: Newcastle United AH-0.25 @ 1.62 Bet Victor
