Aiming to make a winning start under new manager Liam Rosenior, Chelsea will travel to take on Fulham on Wednesday.
The visitors snatched a 1-1 draw away at Manchester City on Sunday to remain fifth, while their hosts have climbed to 11th spot with a five-game unbeaten run.
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Fulham vs Chelsea prediction: Chelsea to go fourth with win?
Key stats
- Fulham are unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches, winning three and drawing two.
- Chelsea are winless in their last four league games.
- Chelsea have only failed to score in one of their last 28 matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Fulham 1-2 Chelsea
Fulham showed their resilience to extend an unbeaten streak against Liverpool, but we back Chelsea to return to winning ways at Craven Cottage after their away draw with Manchester City.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rosenior tipped for first win
- HOME: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, bookmakers give a slight edge to Chelsea with a 47.6% chance.
A draw can be backed at 27.8% chance, while Fulham are given an 30.3% chance at home. Also, feel free to check out our Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Premier League predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Chelsea looking to complete double
Chelsea will hope to follow up this season's previous H2H in August, when they won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.
That made it back-to-back H2H wins and four in the last five, while they have won 54 historic H2Hs to Fulham's 13.
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Fulham preview: AFCON absences continue
Fulham remain without Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze, who are away at the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria.
Elsewhere, Rodrigo Muniz, Ryan Sessegnon, Kenny Tete and Joshua King should remain out.
Predicted lineup: Leno (GK); Diop, Andersen, Cuenca; Castagne, Lukic, Cairney, Robinson; Wilson, Jimenez & Smith Rowe
Last five results:
- Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham
- West Ham 0-1 Fulham
- Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest
- Newcastle 2-1 Fulham
Chelsea preview: Fourth spot within reach
Under caretaker manager Calum McFarlane, Chelsea visited Manchester City and drew 1-1 on Sunday thanks to Enzo Fernandez's injury-time leveller.
Still trailing fourth place by three points, they will hope to climb into the top four with a return to winning ways under new boss Liam Rosenior.
Robert Sanchez may remain sidelined alongside Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia, while Moises Caicedo is back from suspension.
Predicted lineup: Jorgensen (GK); James, Chalobah, Badiashile, Gusto; Fernandez, Caicedo; Estevao, Palmer, Neto & Pedro
Last five results:
- Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea
- Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth
- Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa
- Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea
- Cardiff 1-3 Chelsea
Player to watch: Harry Wilson
Despite Chelsea's abundance of quality at the top end of the pitch, it is Fulham's Harry Wilson who heads into the London derby in the strongest attacking form.
The Welsh international has notched up four goals and four assists in his last eight Premier League appearances, making him the key threat for Marco Silva's side.