Chelsea vs Fulham Prediction, Lineups, Results & Betting Tips

A new look Chelsea side will welcome London rivals Fulham to Stamford Bridge on Friday night and will be keen to put on a show. After breaking the British transfer record for Enzo Fernandez, anything but a win will be disappointing. The visitors are flying and sit above the hosts in the table, but can they spoil the party by leaving with something?

Chelsea vs Fulham Stats

• Fulham have scored in eight of their 10 away league outings this term
• Chelsea have scored twice or more in five of their nine league matches at Stamford Bridge
• Fulham have conceded 26 corners across their last four away matches

Chelsea vs Fulham Prediction

Betting Tip: Both teams to score

It’s an eagerly anticipated match as fans and neutrals alike look to see how this Chelsea side looks after bringing in a plethora of new players lately. Graham Potter and the team photographer will likely have a similar issue when trying to keep everyone in the picture moving forward but they need improvement.

The Blues sit tenth in the league right now but a win here woul see them jump up to sixth place, at least for the time being, and that has to be the aim. They’ve got more than enough quality to get on the scoresheet and it’s something they have managed in seven of their nine home games.

However, Fulham are no pushovers and will be extremely happy that they occupy a spot in the top half coming into this clash. They’ve been fun to watch and are consistent scorers themselves having netted in eight of their 10 league road matches.

Chelsea appear to still be in transition and despite some strong signings, they may still be finding their feet and for me, this one looks a good option for both teams to score at even money.

Betting Tip: Chelsea -2 corner handicap

I do think Fulham can cause problems and will frustrate the hosts in various parts of this match. However, I think that will lead to Chelsea increasing the pressure and i think they can comfortably win the corner count here.

In matches at Stamford Bridge this season, Graham Potters men have averaged just over six per game and Fulham’s opponents on the road have averaged similar. The Cottagers have won the corner count in just one of their last four road games which came against Crystal Palace but they lost the other three by an aggregate of 25-8.

Their are a number of absentees for the hosts but they still boast exceptional quality with the players available. Mykhailo Mudryk is the real deal and his direct style will mean he can drive into the box and that’s an area of the park that should see the majority of the play.

I’ll take another point on Chelsea covering a -2 corner handicap.

Chelsea vs Fulham Results

Chelsea vs Fulham Team News 

Chelsea:

• Chelsea remain without a number of first team players for this match, owing to injuries
• Reece James and Ben Chilwell both returned to team training, so could make the matchday squad for this one
• Wesley Fofana is nearing a return, but this game will likely come too soon for him
• Joao Felix continues to serve his red card suspension
• New signing Enzo Fernandez could start this game

Fulham:

• Neeskens Kebano should be Fulham's only injury concern for this match
• On the transfer deadline day, Cedric Soares joined on loan from Arsenal, while Sasa Lukic joined permanently from Torino. Both could feature in this game

Chelsea vs Fulham Lineups:

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Chelsea

Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Silva, Badiashile, Hall, Fernandez, Kovacic, Ziyech, Mount, Mudryk, Havertz

Fulham

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

Chelsea vs Fulham Score Prediction:

Chelsea 2-1 Fulham