Fulham appear to have put a poor March - in which they lost three on the spin - well behind them with two wins and a draw in their most recent outings. Martin Jol's side remain one of the Premier League's strongest at home, Opta stating that they have suffered just one defeat in the last eight.
The last few weeks for Wigan have been almost perfect with four wins from five - the last two over Arsenal and Manchester United. Roberto Martinez seems to have got his players performing at the right time though they will need to ride this current wave until mathematically safe from the drop.
Yet, Wigan have not beaten Fulham, home or away, in the last 10 attempts in the top flight - losing their last three visits to Craven Cottage. Opta note that just one of the last twelve league encounters has seen more than two goals scored. However, 11 of Wigan's last 12 on the road have produced three goals or greater, as have seven of Fulham's last nine at home. Over 2.5 Goals trades at 1.910/11.
In the last eight at home for Fulham - and previous eight away for Wigan - neither side has failed to find the net so Both Teams To Score could reward at 1.84/5 .
Given their recent form in London, it would seem foolish to oppose Wigan so backing them with a +0.5 goal Asian handicap at 2.021/1appeals with Craven Cottage goal machine, Clint Dempsey, around 7.06/1 to fire the opener.
With Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham slipping up in recent weeks, Newcastle have looked the strongest of the Champions League place contenders in the final run-in, notching up five straight wins. At home, Alan Pardew's men are unbeaten in 2012 and have lost just twice this campaign.
Stoke travel to the North East in less than impressive form, managing just a single victory in their last six. On their travels, Tony Pulis' side have struggled all season with only three wins and nine defeats, four of which have come in their last six away trips.
The Potters may, however, be encouraged by their recent record on Tyneside, Opta revealing that they have won and drawn in their last two visits with their last league defeat back in 1990. Yet, Newcastle took maximum points in the reverse fixture back in October, easing to a 3-1 victory.
Opta highlight that Newcastle have managed a shut-out in four of their last five league games while Stoke have struck just three times in their previous seven on the road. A Newcastle Clean Sheet is on offer at 2.47/5with a Newcastle Win to Nil around 2.915/8 offering better value than the Match Odds.
The Magpies can be backed at to win with a 1-0 and 2-0 Correct Score at 8.07/1 and 9.08/1 respectively, with Under 2.5 Goals on offer at 1.910/11.
Demba Ba has four goals in two games against Stoke and is 6.05/1 to break the deadlock with Papiss Demba Cisse - who has 10 goals from nine starts - 2.26/5 To Score at any time.
Recommended Bets:
Fulham v Wigan - Back Wigan +0.5 Asian handicap @ 2.021/1
Newcastle v Stoke - Back Newcastle Win To Nil @ 2.915/8