Chelsea - Fulham
England Premier League - Stamford Bridge
Prediction 1
Under 2.5 Goals
8/9 (1.89)
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Prediction 2
BTTS - No
5/6 (1.83)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
FW Predictions for Chelsea vs Fulham
We're taking a look at the Premier League predictions for Friday's clash between local rivals Chelsea and Fulham. Marco Silva's men secured a 2-1 win against Chelsea in the pair's reverse league fixture a couple of weeks ago, so Graham Potter will be out for revenge at Stamford Bridge.
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Under 2.5 Goals
We're expecting a tight and tense derby match with little in the way of goalmouth action. Under 2.5 goals have been scored in four of the last seven meetings between these two clubs, including the last time they met at Stamford Bridge which produced a 2-0 victory for Chelsea. Four of Chelsea's and five of Fulham's last six outings in all competitions have witnessed fewer than three goals scored, adding further weight to our prediction.
Both Teams to Score – No
We're not expecting to see both teams score in Friday's match as only three of the last seven head-to-heads between the two clubs have seen both teams find the back of the net. Both teams have scored in just two of Chelsea's and two of Fulham's last six matches across all competitions, so you can see just why we're backing a BTTS – No bet on Friday.
Chelsea vs Fulham: Head-to-Head Statistics & Recent Results
Head to Head
12/01/23
England Premier League EPL
Fulham
Chelsea
2
1
10/09/22
England Premier League EPL
Fulham
Chelsea
0
0
01/05/21
England Premier League EPL
Chelsea
Fulham
2
0
16/01/21
England Premier League EPL
Fulham
Chelsea
0
1
03/03/19
England Premier League EPL
Fulham
Chelsea
1
2
Last Five - Chelsea
21/01/23
England Premier League EPL
Liverpool
Chelsea
0
0
D
15/01/23
England Premier League EPL
Crystal Palace
Chelsea
0
1
W
12/01/23
England Premier League EPL
Fulham
Chelsea
2
1
L
08/01/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Man City
Chelsea
4
0
L
05/01/23
England Premier League EPL
Man City
Chelsea
1
0
L
Last Five - Fulham
28/01/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Sunderland
Fulham
1
1
D
23/01/23
England Premier League EPL
Tottenham
Fulham
1
0
L
15/01/23
England Premier League EPL
Newcastle
Fulham
1
0
L
12/01/23
England Premier League EPL
Chelsea
Fulham
1
2
W
07/01/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Hull
Fulham
0
2
W
Let's take a look at the latest markets and odds ahead of Chelsea vs Fulham on Friday.
Chelsea odds: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
Draw odds: 33/10 (4.30) – 23.3%
Fulham odds: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*all odds provided are the best price at the time of publication and come from various bookmakers and therefore the probabilities won't always add up to 100%.
Chelsea head into this game as the clear favourite with the bookmakers despite their own poor form under Graham Potter. If you want to back a First Goalscorer in Friday's match then Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang s the bookmaker's best choice at 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%.
What will the lineups be for this derby match?
Chelsea
Chelsea made the trip to Anfield for their last Premier League game. Both teams went into the match in disappointing form and the game followed suit. Neither side managed to convert any of their chances and the game ended goalless, not a bad result for either side on the balance of play. Broja, Pulisic, Kante, Sterling, Zakaria, Chilwell, Wesley Fofana, James and Mendy are all injury concerns, while Felix will miss the game through suspension.
Predicted Lineup – Kepa (GK), Silva, Cucurella, Chalobah, Badiashile, Jorginho, Ziyech, Mount, Havertz, Gallagher & Hall
Fulham
Fulham had the home advantage against Tottenham last time out but ended up losing the match 1-0 to a solitary first-half effort from Harry Kane. Fulham still sit 2pts clear of Chelsea heading into Friday's match and would likely take a draw if you offered it to them now. Kebano is the only injury concern for the visitors ahead of their short trip to Chelsea.
Predicted Lineup – Leno (GK), Ream, Tete, Diop, Robinson, Pereira, Palhinha, Reed, Willian, De Cordova-Reid & Mitrović
Starting Lineups
*Lineups are usually announced 1hr before kick-off
Player to Watch: Mykhailo Mudryk
Despite some recent controversy, Chelsea's Ukrainian star Mykhailo Mudryk is expected to start against Fulham on Friday night.
Chelsea paid a massive fee for the sort-after winger from Shakhtar Donetsk, beating fellow Londoners Arsenal to the signing of the 22-year-old. Mudryk wasn't even a regular at Shakhtar until this season but scored 7-goals in 12 league games before making the move to the Premier League.
There is a lot of pressure on Mudryk's shoulders due to the price tag and he needs to start producing on the pitch pretty quickly. However, he seems like the type of player born to play in the top flight of English football and we're sure he will impress the Chelsea fans with his dribbling ability and skillset. Mudryk will be tasked with supplying goals more than scoring them, though, he will be expected to find the back of the net as well if he plays as part of a front three.
Premier League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 19 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 50 |
| 2 |  Man City | 20 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 45 |
| 3 |  Newcastle | 20 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 39 |
| 4 |  Man Utd | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 39 |
| 5 |  Tottenham | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 36 |
| 6 |  Brighton | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 31 |
| 7 | Fulham | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 31 |
| 8 |  Brentford | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 30 |
| 9 |  Liverpool | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 29 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 29 |
| 11 |  Aston Villa | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 28 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | -9 | 24 |
| 13 |  Nottm Forest | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | -19 | 21 |
| 14 |  Leicester | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -7 | 18 |
| 15 |  Leeds | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | -7 | 18 |
| 16 |  West Ham | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -8 | 18 |
| 17 |  Wolverhampton | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -18 | 17 |
| 18 |  Bournemouth | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -23 | 17 |
| 19 |  Everton | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -13 | 15 |
| 20 |  Southampton | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -18 | 15 |
Chelsea vs Fulham – Your Questions
- Who are the favourites to win? – Chelsea are the clear favourite with the bookmakers.
- What was the score when these two teams last met? – Fulham 2-1 Chelsea.
- What time is kick-off? – 20:00 GMT, 21:00 CET.
