Premier League: Fulham vs Chelsea - Betting Tips, Odds & Prediction

It’s a London derby with plenty on the line as Fulham and Chelsea look to bounce back to winning form at Craven Cottage on Monday morning.

Enzo Maresca’s honeymoon period at Chelsea is long gone, but their early season momentum has still kept them in contention for a Champions League spot. With only six points separating the two sides, Fulham are also convinced they can get European football next season. 

Beating Chelsea at home could turn the Cottagers’ once far-fetched Champions League hopes into a genuine possibility. Read on for our football betting tips on this high-stakes clash.

Fulham

Fulham conceded in the first minute at Vitality Stadium last week and Antoine Semenyo’s goal proved to be the difference maker in the end. Marco Silva’s side could not carve a way back into the match and were somewhat lucky to finish with only a one goal deficit. 

But the club should feel confident against a side they beat earlier this season. Fulham, who have alternated wins and defeats in their last seven games, will look to secure their first-ever double over the Blues with another comfortable win. 

Team News: Harry Wilson’s return to fitness means Marco Silva has a clean bill of health in his squad as they prepare to host Chelsea.

Predicted Lineup: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Lukic, Berge, Iwobi, Smith Rowe, Wilson, Jimenez

Chelsea

Chelsea managed to escape defeat against Ipswich, but their comeback still fell short as they had to be content with a two-all stalemate. The Blues have won only three of their last eight matches in the league, but surprisingly, they still have a shot at qualifying for the Champions League.

Chelsea have been wasteful in front of goal this season, and that tendency could prove costly in this matchup. Betting sites NZ are not high on their chances of victory here, even though they have won in five of their last six trips to Craven Cottage. 

Team News: Wesley Fofana and Marc Guiu remain sidelined for Chelsea, while Romeo Lavia is edging closer to full fitness and could feature on the bench this Sunday. 

Predicted Lineup: Sanchez; Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella, Fernandez, Caicedo, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, Jackson

• Chelsea have lost only two of their last 26 encounters against Fulham.
• Both defeats, however, have come within the past five meetings — one of them in this season’s reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge.
• Only one of the last five clashes between these two has seen both teams score.

After a bright start, Chelsea appear headed for another disappointing campaign. Despite significant investment, they continue to drop points and face ongoing issues within their squad. They have also struggled against fellow Londoners in the English top-flight. 

Fulham may feel they’ve dropped more points than they should have, but it’s still been a remarkable season under Marco Silva. A top-half finish looks all but certain, and a push for European football remains well within reach.

With Chelsea’s current form and team morale in question, especially with Cole Palmer’s recent drop in performance, it’s hard to see them leaving Craven Cottage with all three points. Fulham, on the other hand, appear well-positioned to take the win and deal another blow to their guests’ Champions League prospect. 

We like their odds on new betting sites, and predict they’ll squeak home here.

Rodrigo Muniz to Score First - $7

Rodrigo Muniz has been a reliable source of goals for Fulham this season. The Brazilian striker also scored the winner in the reverse fixture. We expect him to open up the scoring first in this fixture, given his track record. 

Consider backing Muniz to score first, with odds of $7 available at Bet365.