Chelsea FC VS Fulham - Prediction

Chelsea FC are now back in action in the English Premier League. Tomorrow, they will host Fulham FC at Stamford Bridge, aiming to improve their position in the league table. On the other hand, Fulham will look for the important three points when they face off the Blues. Chelsea FC have been struggling since the start of the season. With lots of ups and downs, Chelsea are now in 10th with 28 points from the first 20 games in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Fulham are also not in their best form and are now four points behind Chelsea. So, it is a great chance for the Marco Silva boys to get closer to Chelsea.

Stats&Facts

• Although Chelsea suffered a lot early in the season, they are now unbeaten in their last two league games. They will look to extend their winning run when they host Fulham FC tomorrow. However, Chelsea haven't won three games in a row in the English Premier League since 2022.
• Stamford Bridge has been a fortress for Chelsea FC against Fulham. The Blues didn't lose a single of their last 19 home games against Chelsea. The last time Fulham defeated Chelsea was back in 1979.
• Fulham have won just one of their last 23 league games against Chelsea, while they lost 14 and tied the remaining 8 games.
• Chelsea have won their last two London Derbies in the league.

Team News

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson will miss the match as he is on international duty in the AFCON Cup. The Blues will miss a number of players ahead of the match due to injuries, including Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Robert Sanchez, Trevoh Chalobah, Lesley Ugochukwu, Reece James, and Romeo Lavia. Summer singing Christopher Nkunku is still in doubt, while Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Benoit Badiashile remain out of the squad to their respective injury. Due to the AFCON Cup, Fulham will miss the service of Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Fode Ballo-Toure. Adama Traore remains injured, while Tim Ream has returned to training and ready to play against Chelsea. Possible Lineup for Chelsea: Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Gallagher, Fernandez; Sterling, Palmer, Mudryk; Broja Possible Lineup for Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Adarabioyo, Diop, Robinson; Palhinha, Cairney; Decordova-Reid, Pereira, Willian; Jimenez

Prediction: Chelsea 1-1 Fulham

Chelsea have been very inconsistent throughout the season. They have also lost to Middlesbrough in their most recent encounter in the Carabao Cup semifinal. On the other hand, Fulham are also inconsistent. They defeated Arsenal in their last league game but lost to Liverpool in the FA Cup. Therefore, we expect a draw between the two sides at Stamford Bridge.

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