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English Premier League - Chelsea VS Fulham Prediciton
English Premier League - Chelsea VS Fulham
Match Time:26-12-2024 23:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Chelsea
The Blues will remain without the services of Reece James, Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile on Thursday. Meanwhile, Chelsea do have a boost, as Marc Cucurella is back from suspension. While Romeo Lavia is closing in on a return, this fixture against Fulham has come a touch too early for him.
Chelsea will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, where Robert Sanchez will take charge between the sticks. Malo Gusto and Cucurella will be the full-backs, while Tosin Adarabioyo and Levi Colwill will feature in the heart of the defence.
In the centre of the park, Enzo Fernandez will partner with Moises Caicedo. The duo will look to protect the backline and control the tempo of the game. Cole Palmer will continue in the no. 10 role, with Pedro Neto and Noni Madueke stationed on the flanks. Nicolas Jackson will continue to lead the line for Chelsea against Fulham.
Fulham
The Cottagers will remain without the services of Sasa Lukic, Sander Berge, Kenny Tete, and Reiss Nelson. Meanwhile, Emile Smith Rowe’s availability is also a doubt after he missed their last outing because of a leg injury.
Fulham do have a boost ahead of the game against Chelsea, as Andreas Pereira is back available after serving a suspension last time out. The visitors will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, where Bernd Leno will be in goal. Timothy Castagne and Antonee Robinson will be the full-backs, while Joachim Andersen will partner Calvin Bassey in the heart of the defence.
Pereira, Tom Cairney, and Alex Iwobi will form the midfield trifecta. They will look to ensure that Chelsea midfielders do not end up dictating the pace of the game and Palmer does not have too much free space to do damage. Adama Traore and Harry Wilson will feature on the flanks, while Raul Jimenez will lead the line for Fulham.
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Pedro Neto, Palmer, Madueke; Jackson
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Cairney, Pereira, Iwobi; Wilson, Jimenez, Adama
Chelsea vs Fulham Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Chelsea have a good historical record against Fulham and have won 52 out of the 91 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Fulham's 91 victories.
Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 19 matches at home against Fulham in league competitions, with their previous such defeat against the Cottagers coming by a 2-0 scoreline in the Championship in 1979.
Fulham have won only two of their last 34 matches against Chelsea in the Premier League - the lowest win rate by one team against another in the competition during this period.
Chelsea have lost two of their last three matches on Boxing Day in the Premier League - as many defeats as they had suffered in the 22 such games preceding this run.
Chelsea have won only two of their last 11 London derby matches on Boxing Day in a run dating back to 1984.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Fulham
After being frustrated by an impenetrable Everton, Chelsea will fancy their chances of returning to winning ways against a more open Fulham side, even if they may have more to worry about defensively. Fulham have proven themselves to be a competitive outfit since returning to the top flight under Silva, but their record against Chelsea remains woeful, and their winless streak could extend to 20 here at the Bridge.
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