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Fulham will take on Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday, 17 October, with both teams looking for valuable points in the battle to avoid relegation.
While nobody's fate is going to be sealed at this early stage of the season, the hosts are at risk of being cut adrift if they don't start winning games soon.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Fulham vs Hull City key stats
- Fulham are searching for their first Premier League win of the season.
- Hull City have failed to win any of their last five games in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in four of Fulham's last five matches.
Fulham vs Hull City preview: The hosts to get up and running
Fulham vs Hull City — Tale of the Tape
| Fulham | vs | Hull City |
|---|---|---|
| 20th | Position | 8th |
| 2 | Points | 9 |
| 6 | Goals For | 8 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 6 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 17th | Home / Away Rank | 5th |
Fulham come into the match in search of their first Premier League win of the season as they continue to struggle in the post-Marco Silva era.
Alvaro Arbeloa is at risk of becoming the first Premier League manager to get sacked this season, and a defeat on Saturday could force the owner's hand as it would leave the Cottagers on just two points from seven matches.
There is an argument that Fulham have been unlucky in some of the matches they've played this season, but a lack of cutting edge in front of goal is having a huge impact.
Hull have picked up just one point from their last three away games.
Rodrigo Muniz and Gonzalo Garcia have combined for just one Premier League goal this season, and if their poor form continues, the club may need to buy a striker in January.
This weekend, Arbeloa could be without Tom Cairney and Antonee Robinson, with both men considered doubts.
As for Hull City, they are slowly being brought back down to earth after a lightning-fast start to the season.
Although they are winless in the league, Fulham have won two cup matches this season.
The Tigers won their first three games in all competitions, but have since failed to win any of their last five, slipping to eighth in the Premier League table and being eliminated from the Carabao Cup.
Manager Sergej Jakirovic will still be delighted to be on nine points from six Premier League matches, and he will see this clash with Fulham as an opportunity to pick up more valuable points in his quest to keep the Tigers in the Premier League.
One of the biggest concerns for Jakirovic at present is Hull's growing injury list. Nine players have been ruled out of this one, including Nobel Mendy, Matt Targett, Jack Butland and Lucas Gourna-Douath.
Fulham vs Hull City form guide & betting tips
| Fulham | vs | Hull |
|---|---|---|
LDWDL |
Form | DLDLD |
| 2 | Points | 6 |
| 20th | Form Table | 12th |
| 4 | Goals For | 6 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 6 |
DDL |
Form (Premier League) | DLD |
Whispers predicts: Fulham 2-1 Hull City
Hull City's form has curtailed, which presents Fulham with a good opportunity to get their first win of the season. Fulham to win has been best priced at 8/11.
Both teams have scored in each of Hull's last three matches. BTTS has been priced at 7/10.
A total of seven corners were taken during Fulham's most recent Premier League match. Under 8.5 corners has been priced at 2/1.
> Fulham to win to at 8/11 (1.73) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS at 7/10 (1.70) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 8.5 corners at 2/1 (3.00) | Likelihood: Possible