The first West London derby of the new 2025/26 Premier League season is set to be played at Saturday lunchtime as Chelsea welcome Fulham to Stamford Bridge. The Blues are on a high after beating West Ham 5-1 at the London Stadium last time out.
Meanwhile, the Cottagers followed up a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester United in the league with a 2-0 win against Championship side Bristol City at Craven Cottage in the second round of the Carabao Cup in midweek. Nonetheless, given that both teams have made an unbeaten start to the campaign, we are expecting an exciting and entertaining affair here.
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Chelsea vs Fulham prediction: Blues to edge exciting encounter?
Key stats
- Chelsea are unbeaten in nine games in total in all competitions, winning eight of them.
- Fulham have scored in each of their last six matches across all competitions.
- Chelsea have won four of the previous five H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Fulham
Chelsea should possess too much quality for Fulham at Stamford Bridge, but we are not expecting the Cottagers to make it easy for them. Indeed, they won this corresponding fixture 2-1 in the 2024/25 campaign, and have managed to find the back of the net in each of their previous six games in total in all competitions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Chelsea clear favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
- DRAW: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Unsurprisingly as shown by the implied probabilities, Chelsea are the clear favourites with bookmakers to pick up another three points. A draw can be backed at just under 23%, while a Fulham victory away from home is deemed the most unlikely outcome at just over 18%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Chelsea dominant
As mentioned before, Chelsea have won four of the last five meetings between the two sides in total in all competitions. However, Fulham did win this very same corresponding fixture last season, which should give the visitors some form of hope.
England Premier League 20/04/25
Fulham
Chelsea
England Premier League 26/12/24
Chelsea
Fulham
TEST Fixtures 08/11/24
Chelsea
Fulham
England Premier League 13/01/24
Chelsea
Fulham
England Premier League 02/10/23
Fulham
Chelsea
Chelsea preview: No Palmer?
Cole Palmer pulled out of the starting XI against West Ham last time out through injury, and so there are doubts over whether the England international midfielder will be fit enough to start for Chelsea here. Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, Omari Kellyman and Mykhaylo Mudryk are all longer-term absentees for the Blues.
Predicted lineup: Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Estevao, Pedro, Neto & Delap
England Premier League 11/05/25
L
Newcastle
2
Chelsea
0
UEFA Conference League 08/05/25
W
Djurgarden
0
Chelsea
1
England Premier League 04/05/25
W
Liverpool
1
Chelsea
3
UEFA Conference League 01/05/25
W
Djurgarden
1
Chelsea
4
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
Everton
0
Chelsea
1
Fulham preview: Wilson a slight doubt
Harry Wilson is a slight doubt after picking up a small injury against Bristol City last time out. Otherwise, Fulham have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Leno (GK); Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Iwobi, King, Smith Rowe & Jimenez
England Premier League 10/05/25
L
Everton
3
Fulham
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
L
Aston Villa
1
Fulham
0
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
Southampton
1
Fulham
2
England Premier League 20/04/25
L
Chelsea
2
Fulham
1
England Premier League 14/04/25
L
Bournemouth
1
Fulham
0
Player to watch: Joao Pedro
Joao Pedro has been a revelation since joining Chelsea from fellow Premier League rivals Brighton for a reported transfer fee of around £60m. The Brazilian forward added a goal and two assists to his tally in the Blues' 5-1 win at West Ham last time out.