Two teams separated by just one place and one point in the Premier League table will meet at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon as Fulham play host to Brighton. Both teams were winless in their last outing, with the Cottagers losing 1-0 away at Leeds, and the Seagulls drawing 1-1 at home to Bournemouth.
Nonetheless, both sides will be hoping to get back to winning ways, as a victory could potentially push them several places higher up in the table, and put them fully in contention for European football for next season. We are expecting an entertaining game between two of the better footballing sides in the division.
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Key stats
- Fulham are unbeaten in four home games in all competitions, winning three of them.
- Brighton are also unbeaten in three away matches across all competitions.
- The previous three H2Hs have also seen both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Fulham 1-1 Brighton
This is a difficult match to call given the close proximity of the two sides, so we are predicting a draw. There should be goals at either end, as has been the case in the last three meetings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fulham slight favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, the bookmakers are finding this game a particularly tough one to call. Fulham have been installed as the slight favourites, but a draw can still be backed at just under 29%.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Premier League predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Mixed bag
The last five H2Hs have produced a mixed bag in terms of results, with two Fulham wins, one for Brighton and two draws. Four of those meetings also saw both teams score, which we can also see happening on Saturday.
England Premier League 16/08/25
Brighton
Fulham
England Premier League 08/03/25
Brighton
Fulham
England Premier League 05/12/24
Fulham
Brighton
England Premier League 02/03/24
Fulham
Brighton
England Premier League 29/10/23
Brighton
Fulham
Fulham preview: Couple of injury doubts
Both Sasa Lukic and Emile Smith Rowe are injury doubts for Fulham ahead of this clash. Kenny Tete and Rodrigo Muniz are out longer term.
Predicted lineup: Leno (GK); Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Cairney, Berge; Sessegnon, Wilson, Kevin & Jimenez
Last five results:
- Leeds 1-0 Fulham
- Fulham 3-1 Middlesbrough
- Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
- Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham
Brighton preview: De Cuyper a doubt
Maxim De Cuyper is a doubt with illness, while Brighton also have a number of injury problems. Solly March and Adam Webster are among the longer-term injuries.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK); Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Ayari, Gross; Gomez, Rutter, Mitoma & Welbeck
Last five results:
- Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth
- Manchester United 1-2 Brighton
- Manchetser City 1-1 Brighton
- Brighton 2-0 Burnley
- West Ham 2-2 Brighton
Player to watch: Harry Wilson
Harry Wilson has undoubtedly been Fulham's star man this season, and he has been particularly impressive at Craven Cottage. Indeed, the Wales international has scored in each of his last three appearances on home soil, and so will have to be tightly marked by Brighton.