Fulham - Chelsea

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19'		0 - 2	Goal	A. Broja
18'		0 - 1	Goal	M. Mudryk	L. Colwill (Assist)

87'		Robert Sánchez	Delay of game
68'		R. Sterling	Unsportsmanlike conduct
57'		Andreas Pereira	Unsportsmanlike conduct
57'		Carlos Vinícius	Roughing
55'		C. Palmer	Tripping
34'		Marc Cucurella

78'			In:	C. Palmer	Out:	L. Ugochukwu
75'			In:	Andreas Pereira	Out:	S. Lukić
66'			In:	H. Reed	Out:	T. Cairney
65'			In:	A. Broja	Out:	R. Sterling
53'			In:	H. Wilson	Out:	A. Iwobi
53'			In:	R. Jiménez	Out:	Carlos Vinícius
46'			In:	M. Mudryk	Out:	I. Maatsen

Fulham - Chelsea Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Chelsea

Best odds: 1.29

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Prediction: Under 3.5

Best odds: 1.37

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The Premier League action continues as Fulham host Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Monday, October 2, 2023. This London derby is set to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to climb up the Premier League table. With a match prediction favoring Chelsea, let's delve into the specifics of this intriguing matchup.

Key Players

Fulham's performance will rely heavily on the likes of Timothy Michael Ream, Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira, and Bobby Armani De Cordova-Reid. Ream, a stalwart at the back, has a total of 173 passes this season, and has also found the back of the net once. Pereira and De Cordova-Reid, both midfield maestros, have been instrumental in Fulham's attack, with a combined total of four key passes and two goals.

On the other hand, Chelsea will count on the services of Carney Chibueze Chukwuemeka, Axel Wilson Arthur Disasi Mhakinis Belho, and Raheem Shaquille Sterling. Disasi, a robust defender, has completed a whopping 302 passes this season, while also scoring once. Sterling, an attacking force, has managed to score twice this season, with a total of four key passes.

Recent Form

Fulham, currently sitting 9th in the league with 7 points, have had a mixed bag of results in their last five games, recording two wins, a draw, and two losses. Their goal difference stands at -5, indicating a struggle in the defensive department.

Chelsea, on the other hand, are 14th with 5 points. Their last five games have seen them win once, draw twice, and lose twice. Interestingly, their goal difference is zero, suggesting a balanced performance between their attack and defence.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head history between the two teams reveals a close contest. Their last encounter at Stamford Bridge on February 3, 2023, ended in a goalless draw. However, Fulham emerged victorious in the previous meeting at Craven Cottage on January 12, 2023, with a 2-1 scoreline.

Prediction

The prediction for this match leans towards a Chelsea win or draw, with a likelihood of less than 3.5 goals. The percentages suggest that Chelsea has a slight edge, with a 45% chance of winning, compared to Fulham's 10%. However, the draw also stands at a 45% probability, indicating that the match could swing either way.

In conclusion, this Premier League clash promises to be a riveting encounter. With key players on both sides ready to make a difference and recent form suggesting a closely contested battle, the stage is set for a thrilling London derby at Craven Cottage.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

56%

44%

Attacking Potential

50%

50%

Defensive Potential

33%

67%

Poisson Distribution

48%

52%

Stregth H2H

29%

71%

Goals H2H

25%

75%

Wins the game

40%

60%

Fulham - Chelsea Head to Head

13/01	Chelsea	1 - 0	Fulham
02/10	Fulham	0 - 2	Chelsea
03/02	Chelsea	0 - 0	Fulham
12/01	Fulham	2 - 1	Chelsea

Premier League standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Arsenal	31	22	5	4	75	24	51	71
2	Liverpool	31	21	8	2	72	30	42	71
3	Manchester City	31	21	7	3	71	31	40	70
4	Aston Villa	32	18	6	8	66	49	17	60
5	Tottenham	30	17	6	7	62	44	18	57
6	Manchester United	31	15	4	12	45	46	-1	49
7	West Ham	32	13	9	10	52	56	-4	48
8	Newcastle	31	14	5	12	65	52	13	47
9	Chelsea	29	12	7	10	53	50	3	43
10	Brighton	31	11	10	10	51	49	2	43
11	Wolves	31	12	6	13	44	49	-5	42
12	Bournemouth	31	11	8	12	45	55	-10	41
13	Fulham	32	11	6	15	47	51	-4	39
14	Crystal Palace	31	7	9	15	36	54	-18	30
15	Everton	31	9	8	14	32	42	-10	29
16	Brentford	32	7	8	17	45	58	-13	29
17	Nottingham Forest	31	7	8	16	39	53	-14	25
18	Luton	32	6	7	19	45	65	-20	25
19	Burnley	32	4	7	21	32	67	-35	19
20	Sheffield Utd	30	3	6	21	28	80	-52	15