Fulham vs Chelsea Prediction – Premier League

The home team is currently in 11th place, with 28 points after 8 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew away against Crystal Palace (1-1). In their last match, they drew at home against Liverpool (2-2). This is a stronger team when playing at home, as they have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses as visitors in the last 30 games, compared to 8 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses at home. In the league, Fulham secured 17 points from 30 possible, achieving 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 home matches. In the matches played at home in the league, the most common result at the end of the first 45 minutes was 0-0, which occurred in 4 of their 10 games. The team has allowed goals from their opponent in 7 of the last 10 games, indicating a lack of defensive solidity, but their attack has been consistent, scoring in 9 of the last 10 matches in this competition. In 20 games in this competition, they have managed to come from behind only once in the 10 matches where they conceded the first goal. In their last 10 home league games, there are 1 notable periods: they conceded 5 of their 12 goals between the minutes (46′-60′).

Fulham comes into this match after a draw, 2-2, against Liverpool, marking their fifth consecutive match without a loss in this competition; the goals for the team were scored by Harrison Reed and Harry Wilson. The home team typically plays with a tactical system of 3-4-3, emphasizing quick transitions, particularly via the wings. In this setup, the three most advanced players are Kevin, Emile Smith Rowe, and Raúl Jiménez. It’s noteworthy that when they invest in the offensive process, they prefer to channel their attacks through the right flank, taking advantage of the depth offered by left-back Timothy Castagne. Missing from this game are Keeny Tete, Ryan Sessegnon, and Rodrigo Muniz due to injuries, as well as Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze, who are participating in the AFCON. Additionally, Harry Wilson is also unavailable due to suspension.

Confirmed lineup: Bernd Leno, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson, Joachim Andersen, Timothy Castagne, Issa Diop, Tom Cairney, Saša Lukić, Emile Smith Rowe, Harry Wilson, Raúl Jiménez.
Manager: M. Saraiva Da Silva.