Chelsea vs Fulham Prediction – Premier League Prediction & Betting Tips 26/12/2024
Chelsea vs Fulham Premier League Prediction Match Details
The Boxing Day action continues on Thursday with a West London Derby as Fulham makes the trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea for the matchday 18 fixtures. Both teams will be hoping to return to winning ways after a frustrating goalless draw last weekend.
Chelsea Preview & Form
Enzo Maresca’s men have been one of the standout teams this season, as the Blues are seen as a strong contender in the race for the 2024/25 Premier crown. Chelsea are currently on a terrifying run of form as they extended their unbeaten run of form to 12 games in a row on Sunday against Everton at Goodison Park. Prior to last weekend’s result, the Blues were on a remarkable eight-match winning streak, and Enzo Maresca will be hoping his side can bounce back on their home soil and return to winning ways. The brilliant run of form sees Enzo Maresca’s men sit four points behind table-topper Liverpool.
Chelsea has been solid since experiencing an opening-day loss to Manchester City, having remained unbeaten in the seven Premier League games at Stamford Bridge. Their recent home league game saw them beat Aston Villa 3-0 and Brentford 2-1. Chelsea’s attacking power has been incredible in the face of goals on their home soil across all competitions, having scored in each of their games since their opening defeat to City.
Fulham Preview & Form
Fulham are enjoying another outstanding season under Marco Silva, and they are seen as a strong challenger for a European spot next season. The Cottagers are unbeaten in their last five league games, although four of the games have ended in a draw. Marco Silva’s men have now drawn each of their last three league games, with the most recent being a goalless draw against Southampton on Sunday. Currently, the Cottagers are sitting in ninth place in the league standings, just three points away from the top six.
However, their away form recently has produced only one win in the last five away games, but they will draw confidence, having played two consecutive draws at Anfield and the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. The West London side has one of the best-attacking frontlines in the league when playing on their home soil, having found the back of the net in each of their home games this season.
Chelsea vs Fulham Predicted Lineups
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Fulham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Diop, Cuenca, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Iwobi, Smith Rowe, Traore; Jimenez
Chelsea vs Fulham H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Chelsea 1-0 Fulham
- Fulham 0-2 Chelsea
- Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
- Chelsea 0-0 Fulham
- Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
Chelsea vs Fulham Prediction Betting Tips
Historically, Chelsea has a strong record against Fulham, having remained unbeaten in each of their meetings at Stamford Bridge. So we will back them up in this game to take advantage of their home and win the match.
