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Fulham vs Chelsea: Mid-table Clash with Contrasting Recent Form
Fulham host Chelsea in a Premier League fixture that pits the Cottagers' solid home record against a Chelsea side seeking to regain winning ways on the road. Recent form suggests a tight contest, though the visitors possess the statistical edge overall.
This encounter sets up a fascinating tactical battle. Fulham, particularly at home, often employs a possession-based approach but can be susceptible to conceding chances. Chelsea, conversely, are usually dominant in possession and aim to build attacks patiently, but their recent winless run and tendency to draw suggests they might struggle to break down a resolute home defence. The visitors' strong recent away scoring record will be tested by Fulham's improved defensive displays at home, while Chelsea's recent tendency to concede late might offer the hosts an opening.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Fulham have won 50% of their home games this season, conceding just 1.2 goals per home fixture.
- • Chelsea have won 40% of their away games and average 1.8 goals scored on the road.
- • Both teams have drawn their last league fixture and have had mixed results in their last three matches.
AI Prediction
Chelsea's overall statistical superiority and strong away scoring record, coupled with Fulham's recent defensive frailties in their last fixture, point towards an away win. Despite Chelsea's recent winless streak, their ability to create chances and score away from home is evident. Both teams' recent performances suggest goals are likely, making BTTS a strong possibility.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon78% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x260%O/U40%BTTS43%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google65% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x247%O/U47%BTTS70%- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google65%X DRAWBTTS YES2.5 UNDER1x240%O/U63%BTTS70%
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Team recent
Fulham Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Liverpool | 2 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Crystal Palace | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | West Ham | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Burnley | 3 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Crystal Palace | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Manchester City | 4 - 5 | |||||
AWAY | Tottenham | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Sunderland | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Everton | 0 - 2 |
Fulham have carved out a decent season, particularly at Craven Cottage where they've secured half of their victories. While their overall scoring average is modest, their home form sees them net more frequently and concede less than their away record suggests. Recent results have been resilient, with an unbeaten streak of three games comprising two draws and a win, indicating they can be a tough nut to crack, especially when playing in front of their own fans. However, their last outing was a 2-2 draw where they were on the back foot for much of the game.
Chelsea Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Manchester City | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Bournemouth | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Aston Villa | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Newcastle | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Everton | 2 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Bournemouth | 0 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Leeds | 1 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Arsenal | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Burnley | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Wolves | 3 - 0 |
Chelsea have a statistically strong season overall, boasting a positive goal difference and a solid away record with only two defeats from ten games. They tend to dominate possession and create more chances than their opponents, averaging nearly two goals per away fixture. Despite this, their recent form has seen a dip, with no wins in their last three matches, all ending in draws. Their last league game was a 1-1 draw, and their most recent outing overall, despite heavy possession and shots, also ended 1-1, suggesting a struggle to convert chances into wins.
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Lineups
Fulham
(3-4-2-1)
Chelsea
(4-2-3-1)