Fulham vs Chelsea Prediction, Lineups, Results & Betting Tips

Fulham have quietly put together an impressive run of eight matches unbeaten across their last 10 outings in all competitions. The Cottagers have hit the back of the net in nine of those and will feel they can cause problems to a stuttering Chelsea. The visitors have lost five of their last seven competitive outings and improvement will be expected here.

Fulham vs Chelsea Stats

• Chelsea are the third most fouled side on average per match (11.5)
• João Palhinha has committed at least two fouls in three of his last four league outings
• Seven of Fulham’s nine home Premier League games have seen both teams score

Fulham vs Chelsea Prediction

Betting Tip: Both teams to score

League matches at Craven Cottage this season have been exciting affairs with eight of the nine top flight fixtures taking place at this venue seeing at least three goals scored in total. In those nine, both sides have successfully got on the scoresheet on seven occasions and it looks as though we could see that happen again.

The hosts are without top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic who serves a suspension but they should still be able to fashion a number of goalscoring opportunities. Marco Silva’s men have failed to score just once at home this season which came in a 0-0 draw with Everton, despite dominating and should have got on the scoresheet.

Chelsea looked all over the place when they lost both matches in a double header against Manchester City. But surely they won’t go three consecutive matches without scoring by drawing a blank here. The visitors are unbeaten in 21 head-to-head meetings with the Cottagers and Graham Potter will be desperate for a positive result to alleviate some of the pressure.

Both teams to score looks a standout pick.

Betting Tip: João Palhinha 2+ fouls

Portuguese midfielder João Palhinha has been a mainstay of the Fulham midfield this season having started every single league match when he’s been available. He’s been an integral part of the majority of good things that Fulham have achieved and is not shy of making challenges.

The former Sporting Lisbon man wins the ball back for his side through tackles an average of 2.65 times per match this term and if Fulham are to pile the misery onto Chelsea, Palhinha will need to be at his best.

He will be tasked with breaking up Chelsea attacks and he will be in the thick of the action. The visitors are desperate right now and we could be in for a frantic match. As such, I think the player fouls market looks appealing and the even money on Palhinha to commit two or more fouls looks a solid selection.

Fulham vs Chelsea Results

Fulham vs Chelsea Team News 

Fulham:

• Marco Silva remains without Neeskens Kebano, with both Layvin Kurzawa and Manor Solomon appearing in the FA Cup
• They are also without top goalscorer Aleksandar Mitrovic as he is suspended following his fifth yellow card against Leicester. Carlos Vinicius could start in his place after playing against Hull in the FA Cup
• Willian looks set to start against his former club Chelsea

Chelsea:

• Chelsea have a real injury crisis to manage, with almost ten first team players either out or a doubt for their match against Fulham
• Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic were the latest casualties following their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City, both going off before half time
• Edouard Mendy also suffered a fractured finger in training which required an operation, most likely ruling him out of the Fulham game
• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang didn't travel up to Manchester for their defeat in the FA Cup and is a doubt

Fulham vs Chelsea Lineups

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Fulham

Leno, Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson, Reed, Palhinha, Cordova-Reid, Pereira, Willian, Vinicius

Chelsea

Kepa, Azpilicueta, Koulibaly, Silva, Cucurella, Kovacic, Jorginho, Zakaria, Ziyech, Havertz, Mount

Fulham vs Chelsea Score Prediction

Fulham 2-1 Chelsea