Craven Cottage plays host to a crucial London derby on Sunday, April 20, as Fulham take on Chelsea with both clubs eyeing a late-season push for European qualification.
Fulham, unbeaten in eight of their last ten home games, aim to complete a first-ever league double over their rivals. Chelsea, reeling from poor away form, must rediscover their rhythm to keep their top-five hopes alive.
🔵Fulham Dreaming of Europe and History | Home Win = 2.93💵
Marco Silva's men sit ninth with 48 points and are just five points from equalling their best-ever Premier League tally, 53 points, in the 08/09 season. Fulham have a solid record against top-six opposition, earning 14 points from nine such games this season.
Despite home inconsistency, they’ve only lost two of their last 10 league games at the Craven Cottage. A win on Sunday could push them closer to a record seventh-place finish set back in 2009.
⚪Chelsea Hope to Fix Struggling Away Form| Away Win = 2.53💵
Chelsea’s European dreams are hanging by a thread after slipping to sixth place following Newcastle’s big midweek win. Enzo Maresca’s side has now gone eight Premier League away games without a win.
Their 0-0 draw at Brentford and another slip-up against Ipswich last week show their struggle for rhythm mostly outside Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have lost four of their last five away league fixtures, and with this one coming against a side they’ve already lost to, Maresca and his lads will have a tough day, but with their quality, one they should be able to handle.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Fulham are boosted by the return of Harry Wilson, with no injury concerns heading into Sunday. Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon are expected to start after scoring recently, adding firepower to Silva’s attack.
Chelsea remain without Wesley Fofana and Marc Guiu. Romeo Lavia is close to a return and may feature from the bench. Jadon Sancho should keep his spot after his bright showing against Ipswich.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.65💵
⚽ Fulham have earned 14 points from nine games against top-six teams, while Chelsea are winless in 8 straight away league games (D2, L6). | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 1.5 = 1.94
⚽ Chelsea are in better form than Fulham, boasting a 4-game unbeaten run in all competitions (2W 2D) currently, while Fulham have suffered 3 losses in their last 4 games. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes = 2.03
⚽ Both Fulham and Chelsea have won 2 games each in the last five times they’ve faced each other, drawing the other one. | Main Market: Draw = 3.65
With Chelsea fighting to stay in the European race and Fulham chasing history, this West London derby could have major implications for both teams' seasons.
🔗You can check out the Premier League game, Fulham vs Chelsea, on MSport.
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