Newcastle United Predicted Lineup vs Hull City: Schar In, Livramento Returns, Injuries Force Jaissle Changes

Newcastle United host Hull City at St James' Park in the Premier League, with manager Matthias Jaissle expected to make changes after a 4-1 defeat at Leeds United. Injuries to Ewen Jaouen, Amar Dedić, Nico González and Jacob Ramsey force selection calls as Newcastle seek a response.

  • Fixture: Newcastle United vs Hull City, Premier League
  • Venue: St James' Park
  • Newcastle predicted XI: Hornicek; Livramento, Schar, Thiaw, Hall; Miley, Steur; Murphy, Wissa, Barnes; Fernandez-Pardo
  • Score prediction: Newcastle United 2-0 Hull City
  • Key absentees: Ewen Jaouen, Amar Dedić, Nico González, Jacob Ramsey (all injured)
  • At stake: A response after a 4-1 defeat at Leeds United

Confirmed line-ups

No official team news has been released yet. Below is the predicted Newcastle United XI for the Hull City clash.

Newcastle United (4-2-3-1)

Starting XI: Lukas Hornicek; Tino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Malick Thiaw, Lewis Hall; Lewis Miley, Sean Steur; Jacob Murphy, Yoane Wissa, Harvey Barnes; Matias Fernandez-Pardo

Substitutes: Not stated in source

Selection notes

Lukas Hornicek continues in goal with Ewen Jaouen injured. Tino Livramento returns at right-back because Amar Dedić is ruled out. Malick Thiaw keeps his place and likely the captain's armband. Fabian Schar comes in alongside him to improve build-up play. Lewis Hall continues at left-back. Lewis Miley and Sean Steur form the midfield due to injuries to Nico González and Jacob Ramsey. Jacob Murphy keeps his place on the right, Yoane Wissa operates centrally, Harvey Barnes starts on the left, and Matias Fernandez-Pardo leads the line. Toure, who scored off the bench at Leeds, does not displace Barnes.

Injury and availability

  • Ewen Jaouen: Injured, unavailable – Hornicek continues in goal
  • Amar Dedić: Ruled out – Livramento returns at right-back
  • Nico González: Unavailable – Miley and Steur partner in midfield
  • Jacob Ramsey: Unavailable – further limits midfield options

Why Jaissle trusts Schar to fix Newcastle's build-up

Newcastle's 4-1 defeat at Leeds exposed a defence that has looked vulnerable too often this season. Fabian Schar offers a solution because he is one of the few defenders capable of passing through pressure rather than around it. With Hull likely to defend deep and narrow, Schar's distribution from centre-back becomes a weapon, not a luxury. His inclusion alongside Malick Thiaw gives Newcastle a calmer base to dominate possession.

In midfield, the absences of Nico González and Jacob Ramsey leave Lewis Miley and Sean Steur as the logical pair. Miley brings order when matches become messy, while Steur offers energy and forward movement — qualities Newcastle need against a low block. Steur made a costly mistake against Leeds but did not hide afterwards, and giving him another start makes sense in a game Newcastle should spend on the front foot.

Up front, Matias Fernandez-Pardo gets another chance despite a difficult first outing under Jaissle. Writing him off after one game would be pointless. Strikers need rhythm, and Hull at home is the kind of fixture where a centre-forward can settle, get touches in the box, and grow into the role. Yoane Wissa and Harvey Barnes provide direct running and goal threat around him.

Talking points

  • Should Fabian Schar start ahead of a more physical centre-back? His passing through pressure could unlock Hull's low block, but does it leave Newcastle exposed defensively?
  • Is Sean Steur ready to start after one costly mistake at Leeds? His energy is needed, but Newcastle risk losing midfield control against a deep-defending Hull.
  • Does Jacob Murphy deserve another start on the right? Jaissle called him a valued figure, but his end product remains inconsistent and Toure scored off the bench at Leeds.
  • Can Matias Fernandez-Pardo justify another start after a difficult debut? One game is not enough to judge, but Newcastle need goals now.

What happens next

Newcastle face Hull City at St James' Park, with Jaissle under pressure to deliver a response after the 4-1 defeat at Leeds. A win would steady the ship and build momentum before the next round of fixtures. Anything less against a side expected to defend deep will intensify scrutiny on the manager and his injury-hit squad.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabian Schar starting for Newcastle vs Hull City?

Yes, Fabian Schar is predicted to start alongside Malick Thiaw in central defence, with Schar offering improved build-up play from deep.

Who is in Newcastle United's predicted midfield vs Hull City?

Lewis Miley and Sean Steur are expected to start in midfield, with Nico González and Jacob Ramsey unavailable through injury.

What is the predicted score for Newcastle vs Hull City?

The source predicts Newcastle United 2-0 Hull City at St James' Park.

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