Fulham vs Chelsea Predictions & Tips - Tight West London Derby Expected

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 30 Sep 2023

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Alex Waite 30 Sep 2023

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Fulham vs Chelsea predictions for Monday’s Premier League match
The fixture is being played at Craven Cottage (20:00 BST)
Will the Cottagers hold their rivals to a home stalemate?

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Fulham are unbeaten in their last 2 matches against Chelsea (Getty Images)

Fulham vs Chelsea Predictions

Fulham are decent at home and Chelsea will want to tighten up after some poor recent results. There is value on a draw in the West London derby.

Fulham vs Chelsea Predictions
Head-to-Head
Fulham Form
Fulham Injuries & Team News
Chelsea Form
Chelsea Injuries & Team News

Fulham are unbeaten in their last 3 home matches
Fulham are unbeaten in their last 2 matches against Chelsea
Chelsea are winless in their last 4 away matches (Premier League)

Head-to-Head

Chelsea have a 50-12 advantage against Fulham in 89 meetings with 27 draws.

Fulham Form

Fulham are unbeaten in five of their last six matches in all competitions and have drawn three.

The Cottagers are also undefeated in three consecutive matches. Wins against Luton (1-0) and Norwich (2-1) came either side of a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace.

Marco Silva’s side cruised to a 2-1 win over Norwich in the EFL Cup last time out. Fulham had 70% possession and Carlos Vinicius and Alex Iwobi scored.

Fulham Injuries & Team News

Defender Tosin Adarabioyo and forward Adama Traore are ruled out.

Chelsea Form

Chelsea are winless in five of their opening eight matches in all competitions this season.

The Blues are also winless in their last three league matches. Chelsea lost 1-0 at home against Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa and drew with Bournemouth away (0-0) in this run.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side ended their winless run with a 1-0 home victory over Brighton in the EFL Cup. Nicolas Jackson struck a second half winner after Chelsea had just 39% possession and nine shots.

Chelsea Injuries & Team News

Forward Nicolas Jackson and defender Malo Gusto are suspended.

Defenders Wesley Fofana, Reece James and Ben Chilwell are out.

Forward Christopher Nkunku and midfielder Romeo Lavia are also out.

Verdict

Fulham v Chelsea

Fulham often hold teams at home and Chelsea are without key players and are lacking form. A stalemate in the West London derby is the best bet.

Draw

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1-1 Draw

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