Chelsea VS Fulham FC - Prediction

Chelsea will host Fulham in a important Premier League clash as the race for top spots heats up. Chelsea, sitting second on the table with 35 points after 17 matches, will look to close the gap to league leaders Liverpool. The Blues have been a title contender this season under Enzo Maresca. After winning five consecutive league games, their winning streak came to an end when they had a goalless draw last week against Everton. They are now aiming to get back on the winning track when they host Fulham today. "We are ahead of our expectations in terms of the way we are playing and in terms of points. Our main focus is to see how we can improve the players," said Chelsea boss Maresca.

Stats&Facts

• Chelsea have not lost any of their last 19 home meetings with Fulham in the Premier League. The last time Fulham defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was in 1979.
• In fact, Fulham have won just two of their 34 Premier League games against Chelsea.
• Chelsea suffered two defeats in their last three Boxing Day matches.
• Meanwhile, Fulham have lost only one of their previous seven league games on Boxing Day while winning twice.
• Chelsea have scored 37 goals in 17 games this season. Only Tottenham Hotspur have scored more goals than Chelsea.

Team News

Chelsea boss confirmed that he will make some changes when they welcome Fulham today. "Against Fulham we are going to change some things, then we have another game in three days, and we Are going to continue to take decisions game after game," Confirmed Enzo Maresca. Marc Cucurella is eligible to play after serving a suspension, while Romeo Lavia Is expected to be back in the squad. Unfortunately, Reece James and Wesley Fofana are out of the squad due to their respective injuries. As for Fulham, Emile Smith Rowe missed the game against Southampton and is still in doubt ahead of today's clash. Sasa Lukic and Sander Berge are also uncertain as they both have fitness issues. However, Andreas Pereira is now available following his suspension. Possible Lineup for Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Pedro Neto, Palmer, Madueke; Jackson Possible Lineup for Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Cairney, Pereira, Iwobi; Wilson, Jimenez, Adama

Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Fulham

Chelsea have been in good form and frequently getting goals. The goalless draw against Everton was a disappointment for the Blues, which made them more hungry for today. However, Fulham had great matches against teams like Tottenham, Arsenal, and Liverpool, where they were able to draw the games. So it can be a tough game for Chelsea yet we expect Chelsea to win after an intense fight.

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