Fulham take on Championship opposition in the form of Watford on Thursday night in the Third Round of the FA Cup and we're bringing you our predictions for the game.
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Fulham vs Watford prediction: Goals expected at Craven Cottage?
Key Stats
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in each of Watford's last six fixtures.
- Both teams have scored in Each of the visitors' last six matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in four of Fulham's last five outings.
Correct score prediction: Fulham 2-1 Watford
Thursday's hosts have scored exactly two goals in four of their last five matches and have only managed to keep one clean sheet during that period, while Watford have managed to score in each of their last seven matches but have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fulham the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 3/10 (1.30) – 76.9%
- DRAW: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- AWAY: 19/2 (10.50) – 9.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Fulham are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 76.9% and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Watford dominate
Thursday's guests have claimed three wins from their last five head-to-heds with Fulham and the other two games during that period have ended in stalemates.
England Premier League 02/04/19
Watford
Fulham
England Premier League 22/09/18
Fulham
Watford
England Championship 03/03/15
Watford
Fulham
England Championship 05/12/14
Fulham
Watford
Fulham preview: Unbeaten in eight
Fulham managed to rescue a point at home against Ipswich Town over the weekend but this was a game the Cottages would have been expecting to win.
The Tractor Boys went in at the break a goal up but a penalty from Raul Jimenez got Fulham back onto level terms in the 69th minute. Ipswich restored their one-goal advantage moments later via a penalty of their own only for Fulham to be awarded another spot kick which Jimenez converted in stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw for the home side.
Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson, Harrison Reed and Sander Berge make up the list of injury concerns for Marko Silva ahead of the Watford game.
Predicted lineup: Leno (GK), Andersen, Castagne, Diop, Robinson, Bassey, Cairney, Lukic, Wilson, Jimenez & Iwobi
England Premier League 14/04/25
L
Bournemouth
1
Fulham
0
England Premier League 06/04/25
W
Liverpool
2
Fulham
3
England Premier League 01/04/25
L
Arsenal
2
Fulham
1
England FA Cup 29/03/25
L
Crystal Palace
3
Fulham
0
England Premier League 16/03/25
W
Tottenham
0
Fulham
2
Watford preview: Lost last three
Watford suffered a third straight defeat on Saturday when they played host to Sheffield United in the Championship.
The Blades took the lead in the 13th minute and although Jeremy Ngakia made it 1-1 before the break, Watford conceded the only goal of the second half to lose the match 2-1.
Midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru could miss out on Thursday due to a knee injury.
Predicted lineup: Bachmann (GK), Ogbonna, Sierralta, Ngakia, Pollock, Andrews, Chakvetadze, Louza, Kayembe, Baah & Vata
England Championship 12/04/25
L
West Brom
2
Watford
1
England Championship 08/04/25
W
Hull
0
Watford
1
England Championship 05/04/25
L
Bristol City
2
Watford
1
England Championship 29/03/25
D
Plymouth
0
Watford
0
England Championship 15/03/25
L
Oxford Utd
1
Watford
0
Player to watch: Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi has been one of Fulham's standout players this season and we're expecting the attacking midfielder to star on Thursday night.
The Nigerian international has scored five times and provided three assists in the Premier League this season, and three of those goals have arrived in his last nine appearances.
Iwobi to star against Watford on Thursday?
We've highlighted Fulham's 28-year-old playmaker as our player to watch on Thursday night as we can see the former Everton man leading by example and helping to guide Fulham into the Fourth Round draw.