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Updated August 29, 2023

Carabao Cup: Fulham VS Tottenham Hotspur - Preview

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Tonight, Fulham will face off against Tottenham in the EFL Cup at Craven Cottage. Both teams have entered this competition with solid momentum.

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Carabao Cup: Fulham VS Tottenham Hotspur - Preview

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Tottenham Hotspur have made a solid start in the English Premier League under their new manager, Ange Postecoglou. The Spurs have won two of their first three games in the league, including a brilliant victory against Manchester United. Spurs scored four goals in their next two games after drawing 2-2 against Brentford FC. The Spurs showed their defensive solidity in the Premier League. They haven't conceded a single goal against Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth. On the other hand, Fulham FC started their league campaign with a victory over Everton FC. However, they tasted defeat in their next game as Brentford FC thrashed them by a 3-0 margin. But The Cottagers made a brilliant response against Arsenal. With 10 men, Fulham FC tied against the Gunners after a very tough fight. Tonight, Fulham FC will face off against Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup at Craven Cottage. Both teams have entered this competition with solid momentum.

Stats&Facts

Tottenham Hotspurs have played 102 games against Fulham FC in all competitions. The Spurs, of course, won the majority of those games. With 54 victories, Tottenham Hotspur leads the stats. However, Fulham FC beat Tottenham Hotspur in 18 meetings, and the remaining 30 matches ended up in ties. However, Fulham's home records in recent games are not in their favor. They lost two of their last three home matches at Craven Cottage. Fulham FC have lost their last three meetings with Tottenham Hotspur.

Team News

Fulham FC will miss several players for several cases. Calvin Bassey is out of the squad as he was sent off during the match against Arsenal on Saturday. Brazilian winger Willian will also miss tonight's game as he has a muscular problem. However, Tim Ream is back again after having a one-game suspension. Some of the players likely to make up the starting XI include Tom Cairney, Harrison Reed, Adama Traore, Kevin Mbabu, and Marek Rodak. As for the Spurs, they will miss the service of Tanguy Ndombele, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ryan Sessegnon, Bryan Gil, and Alfie Whiteman through injury. Defenders Ivan Perisic, Ben Davis, and Emerson Royal might start tonight against Fulham FC.

Ange Postecoglou Ahead of the Game

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has had a press conference ahead of the match against Fulham. “It’s a tough game, but it’s an opportunity for us to progress in a cup, and there is a game there to be won - that’s what our focus will be." the boss said. However, Ange doesn't want to talk about the title race. He said, “We have to keep our feet on the ground because we’re only three games in. There is a long way to go."

Prediction: Fulham 1-2 Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur have kept two clean sheets in their last two games in the league. It will be difficult for the home side to secure victory against Tottenham Hotspur.

Betfair Odds

Fulham FC: 4.52 Draw: 4.14 Tottenham: 1.74

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