Newcastle host Hull City in the fifth round of the Premier League on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with the visitors arriving four places above them in the early table.
Newcastle have taken five points from their opening four matches and sit 12th. Their goal record is negative, with seven scored and eight conceded. Eddie Howe's side suffered a heavy defeat in their most recent league fixture, losing 4-1 away to Leeds.
Hull City, who played in the Championship last season, have made the stronger start to their return to the top flight. They have collected eight points from four games and occupy fourth place. Their defensive record is the best of the two teams, with five goals scored and only two conceded.
The visitors showed resilience in their latest match, drawing 2-2 away to Chelsea after falling behind during the game.
Recent form and head-to-head record
Newcastle are considered the favourites by bookmakers ahead of the match. Across their past five fixtures in all competitions, the home side have recorded three victories and one defeat.
Hull City's recent sequence has produced only one win in normal time over the same number of matches.
The head-to-head record also points to a potentially close contest. Three of the teams' last five meetings have ended level after 90 minutes.
Prediction
Newcastle are expected to use home advantage to claim victory and move up the Premier League table. That result would also give Hull City their first defeat of the campaign.
The prediction is for a Newcastle win.
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