Fulham vs Liverpool prediction, odds & betting tips 04/01/2026

With the race for the top four looking like it could go all the way, Liverpool will want to ensure they get the better of Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday in their next Premier League clash to keep ahead of their rivals.

Arne Slot's Reds were held to a goalless stalemate by Leeds United on Thursday and come into the weekend in fourth place with 33 points, while their hosts drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace on New Year's Day, and are in 11th place with 27 points.

Fulham vs Liverpool prediction: Cottagers ready to beat Reds?

Key stats

• 10 of Liverpool's 15 wins this season have been by one-goal margins.
• Fulham have kept two clean sheets in their last three games, as many as they had in their prior eight matches.
• Six of the visitors' last seven league games away from home have produced more than 2.5 goals.

Correct score prediction: Fulham 2-1 Liverpool

Liverpool have sacrificed offensive output for defensive solidity in recent weeks, but they will be encountering a confident backline when they travel to Craven Cottage.

Fulham will know that their opponents rarely win comfortably, so there may be an opportunity to frustrate the Reds, and earn another win against the Merseysiders.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Liverpool predicted to win by the bookmakers

• HOME: 13/5 (3.6) – 27.8%

• DRAW: 27/10 (3.7) – 27%

• AWAY: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Liverpool are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 51.3%, and the bookmakers have only given Fulham a 27% chance of winning on Sunday.

You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.

Most recent H2Hs: Fulham's positive record

Fulham managed to avoid defeat in the 2024-25 season against Liverpool, drawing 2-2 at Anfield and winning 3-2 at Craven Cottage, though that win came when Liverpool were all but confirmed as Premier League champions.

The Reds have only suffered one defeat against the Cottagers in their past eight meetings, with the Merseysiders coming out on top four times in that period.

England Premier League 06/04/25

Fulham

3

Liverpool

2

England Premier League 14/12/24

Liverpool

2

Fulham

2

England Premier League 21/04/24

Fulham

1

Liverpool

3

England EFL Cup 24/01/24

Fulham

1

Liverpool

1

England EFL Cup 10/01/24

Liverpool

2

Fulham

1

Fulham preview: Coming into form

Fulham boss Marco Silva has overseen an excellent festive period, with his side winning three and drawing one of their last four Premier League games, while his team have also triumphed in five of their last eight league fixtures while losing twice.

Former Liverpool forward Harry Wilson will be keen to make an impact on Sunday, and he can be expected to play on the right flank.

Predicted lineup: Leno (GK) Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson, Lukic, Berge, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Kevin & Jimenez

Last five results:

• Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham
• West Ham United 0-1 Fulham
• Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest
• Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham
• Burnley 2-3 Fulham

Liverpool preview: Unbeaten streak extended but concerning signs

Liverpool extended their unbeaten streak to eight games when they drew with Leeds United on Thursday, but their display against Leeds at Anfield was concerning, with their opponents rarely threatened.

Arne Slot revealed that he was forced to take off Florian Wirtz last time out due to the risk of injury, so perhaps Alexis Mac Allister will come back into the starting lineup.

Predicted lineup: Alisson (GK), Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gakpo & Ekitike

Last five results:

• Liverpool 0-0 Leeds United
• Liverpool 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
• Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Liverpool
• Liverpool 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
• Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool

Player to watch: Hugo Ekitike

While Liverpool have struggled in the final third, striker Hugo Ekitike has at least managed to show some signs of his immense potential, with the number nine at times the only player threatening the opposition's goal in recent weeks.

Ekitike has scored five goals and provided one assist in his last six games for Liverpool, and he will be keen to add to his tally on Sunday.