Fulham fight relegation in a crucial meeting with Sunderland, targeting a move up the table and a stronger foothold in the Premier League.
Fulham vs Sunderland Form and Head to Head
Fulham suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Everton in their last match. The Cottagers have struggled for form recently, losing 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches.
Sunderland drew 2-2 in their last match at home against league leaders Arsenal. The Black Cats are enjoying a strong run of form, remaining undefeated in their last six matches.
The last time these two teams met, Sunderland won 3-2 away to Fulham in the FA Cup in February 2023. Over the last six meetings between the sides, the record is evenly split with two wins each and two draws.
Fulham vs Sunderland Predicted Lineups
Fulham (4-2-3-1): Leno; Sessegnon, Bassey, Andersen, Tete; Lukic, Berge; Kevin, Iwobi, Wilson; Jiménez
Sunderland (5-4-1): Roefs; Mandava, Geertruida, Ballard, Mukiele, Hume; Fée, Sadiki, Xhaka, Traoré; Isidor
Fulham vs Sunderland Team News
Fulham will be without Robinson due to injury. Muniz is also unavailable, with an injury keeping him sidelined until the New Year. Harry Wilson is expected to start, while Josha King may start on the bench.
Sunderland will be missing Diarra, Hjelde, Mundle, Cirkin and Alese, all sidelined through injury. Alderete is available after recovering from concussion.
Who is the betting favourite in Fulham vs Sunderland?
According to latest odds, Fulham are the marginal favourites in their match against Sunderland.
| Results | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham | 11/10 | bet365 |
| Sunderland | 29/10 | AK Bets |
| Draw | 23/10 | AK Bets |
Last updated 17:00 on Friday, 21st November.
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Fulham vs Sunderland Match Prediction
Fulham's home form will be crucial to their survival hopes, and they have collected 10 points from their first five home games this season. However, Sunderland are proving to be a tough opponent, with their aerial prowess likely to cause problems for the home side. With Sunderland's ability to dominate in the air and Fulham's need to pick up points at home, a draw seems the most probable outcome.
Prediction: Fulham 1-1 Sunderland
Fulham vs Sunderland Player Stat Trends
Kenny Tete has made over 2.5 tackles in 7 out of 8 games.
Sasa Lukic has committed over 2.5 fouls in 6 out of 7 games.
Granit Xhaka has made over 2.5 tackles in 3 out of 3 games.
Wilson Isidor has attempted over 1.5 shots in 7 out of 9 games.
Reinildo Mandava has committed over 1.5 fouls in 4 out of 4 games.
Fulham vs Sunderland Bet Builder Tip
Our bet builder tip for Fulham vs Sunderland includes Away or Draw in the Double Chance market, Reinildo Mandava to commit over 1.5 fouls, Granit Xhaka to make over 1.5 tackles, and Raúl Jiménez to register at least one shot on target.
Sunderland Away or Draw in the Double Chance market
Sunderland have won 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 games, remaining unbeaten on the road. They have scored in all five matches while keeping 2 clean sheets, reinforcing their resilience away from home and making the double chance bet a statistically sound choice.
Reinildo Mandava to commit over 1.5 fouls
The Sunderland defender averages 1.76 fouls per 90 minutes, highlighting his physically assertive style. He has also collected two yellow cards and a red card this season, underscoring his tendency to attract disciplinary action.
Granit Xhaka to make over 1.5 tackles
Granit Xhaka averages 2.1 tackles per game in the Premier League and has exceeded 2.5 tackles in his last three matches, making the over a strong bet.
Raúl Jiménez 0.5+ Shot on Target
Raúl Jiménez averages over 0.5 shots on target per game this season, and remains Fulham's best attacking bet. He is a constant threat in front of goal, regularly testing opposing goalkeepers.
