Newcastle Utd vs Fulham Preview: What the xG Data Says

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Pre-Match Signals

Combined xG profiles point to 3.4+ goals. Expect early action rather than a cagey start

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Three straight defeats will affect their approach. Expect a cautious opening from NEW

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Newcastle United

Last 11 home games6W · 2D · 3L · 55% wins

Solid form (wasteful in front of goal)

1.9 goals per game (xG expected: 2.3)

Below expected

1.5 conceded per game (xGA expected: 1.5)

On track

Fulham

Last 10 away games3W · 1D · 6L · 30% wins

Solid form

1.2 goals per game (xG expected: 1.3)

On track

1.8 conceded per game (xGA expected: 1.8)

On track

Player
Muniz FUL	0.63	0.58	3.06	81
S. Rowe FUL	0.54	0.52	3.13	-
Bobb FUL	0.72	0.32	0.73	-

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Tactical Analysis

How these teams play and where the match could be decided

Possession-based ↔ Direct

Low Block ↔ High Press

Conservative ↔ Risk-taking

Central Play ↔ Wide Play

Scrappy ↔ Technical

Light ↔ Physically Dominant

Sit Off ↔ Counter-Press

Low Intensity ↔ High Intensity

Newcastle United

Fulham

Least vulnerable Average Most vulnerable

NEW(38 matches)

Σ GI

CAM

CDM

2.63

0.795th

0.378th

0.552nd

0.323rd

0.2910th

0.0018th

0.1113th

0.1115th

0.1114th

FUL(38 matches)

Σ GI

CAM

CDM

2.29

0.748th

0.2911th

0.3213th

0.295th

0.1813th

0.1115th

0.185th

0.0816th

0.1113th

GI = Goals + Assists / matchxG = Expected Goals / matchxT = Expected Threat / match

Was the game as open as the xG profiles suggested?

Did the struggling side show signs of recovery?

Come back after the final whistle.

Newcastle UtdNewcastle
3-0
FulhamFulham
Miley 56'
Almirón 63'
Burn

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Style and key characteristics

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Style and key characteristics

Intensity, discipline, and resilience

Attacking Zones

Style and key characteristics

Positional Vulnerabilities

Questions for after full-time

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