Chelsea vs Fulham: The Boxing Day clash between Chelsea and Fulham promises to be an exciting London derby. Chelsea, vying for the Premier League title, will aim to extend their dominance over a resilient Fulham side. Fulham, fighting to maintain their position in the top half of the table, will look to defy the odds against their city rivals.
Head-to-Head
- Chelsea Wins: 52
- Draws: 27
- Fulham Wins: 12
Last 5 Meetings
- 13 Jan 2024 (Premier League): Chelsea 1-0 Fulham
- 03 Oct 2023 (Premier League): Fulham 0-2 Chelsea
- 31 Jul 2023 (Club Friendly): Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
- 04 Feb 2023 (Premier League): Chelsea 0-0 Fulham
- 13 Jan 2023 (Premier League): Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
Chelsea have had the upper hand, winning three of the last five meetings.
Premier League Standings
| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chelsea | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | +18 | 35 |
| 9 | Fulham | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | +2 | 25 |
Chelsea are in second place with a strong run of form, while Fulham sit comfortably in ninth, unbeaten in their last five games.
Team News
Chelsea
Chelsea will be without a few key players due to injuries, but manager Mauricio Pochettino is expected to stick with a strong lineup. Robert Sanchez will start in goal, supported by a backline featuring Malo Gusto and Axel Disasi. In midfield, Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo will anchor the team, with Cole Palmer providing creativity. Upfront, Nicolas Jackson leads the attack.
Fulham
Marco Silva will rely on Bernd Leno in goal and a defensive unit led by Issa Diop and Antonee Robinson. Sander Berge and Tom Cairney are set to control the midfield, with Alex Iwobi and Rodrigo Muniz posing threats in attack. Both teams boast solid substitutes to provide tactical flexibility.
Chelsea vs Fulham Lineup
Chelsea Expected Formation: 4-2-3-1
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- Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
- Defense: Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill
- Midfield: Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer
- Attack: Pedro Neto, Jadon Sancho, Nicolas Jackson
Fulham Expected Formation: 4-2-3-1
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- Goalkeeper: Bernd Leno
- Defense: Timothy Castagne, Calvin Bassey, Issa Diop, Antonee Robinson
- Midfield: Tom Cairney, Sander Berge
- Attack: Alex Iwobi, Harry Wilson, Rodrigo Muniz
Tactics
Chelsea: Expect Chelsea to dominate possession with their high-pressing game. Cole Palmer will be pivotal in linking midfield and attack, while Nicolas Jackson will spearhead the attack.
Fulham: Fulham will likely set up defensively, aiming to counterattack through Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi. They’ll rely on their defensive solidity and Bernd Leno’s goalkeeping prowess to keep Chelsea at bay.
10 Key Stats
- Chelsea have won their last eight matches in all competitions.
- Fulham have scored in 17 consecutive matches.
- Chelsea have not lost at Stamford Bridge in their last 12 home games.
- Fulham have avoided defeat in their last four away matches.
- Chelsea have scored at least one goal in 11 straight games.
- Fulham have conceded in each of their last five matches.
- Chelsea have averaged 2.69 goals per home game this season.
- Fulham’s away record this season: 2 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses.
- Chelsea’s most common scoreline vs. Fulham is 2-0, occurring seven times.
- Fulham have not won at Stamford Bridge in their last 18 visits.
5 Key Tips
- Chelsea to Win: Chelsea’s dominance at home makes them favorites.
- Under 2.5 Goals: Recent matches between these teams have been low-scoring.
- Both Teams to Score – No: Fulham have struggled to score against Chelsea.
- First Half – Chelsea to Lead: Chelsea often start strong at home.
- Cole Palmer to score or assist: The Chelsea forward is in fine form.
Chelsea vs Fulham Prediction
Given Chelsea’s form and Fulham’s away resilience, this match is likely to be competitive. Chelsea’s quality and home advantage should prevail.
Predicted Score: Chelsea 2-1 Fulham
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