Fulham Eyeing Upset as Chelsea's Away Struggles Continue

English Premier League  -  Fulham VS Chelsea
Match Time:20-04-2025 21:00 Sunday (GMT+8)
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Chelsea will aim to revive their Champions League qualification hopes as they visit ninth-placed Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday for their 33rd Premier League match. Fulham, coming off a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth, has 48 points, six behind Chelsea, who sit in sixth place after a frustrating 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town.

Team Analysis:
Fulham's recent loss to Bournemouth was marked by a first-minute goal from Antoine Semenyo, and they have conceded first in their last four matches. Coach Marco Silva will be frustrated with their inconsistent form, as they have alternated between wins and losses in their last seven Premier League games, losing 12 points in that span.
Chelsea, on the other hand, salvaged a point in their 2-2 draw against Ipswich after being 2-0 down at halftime, registering 34 shots, well above their season average. Despite a 2-1 loss to Legia Warsaw in the Conference League, Chelsea advanced to the semi-finals thanks to their 3-0 first-leg win.

Player Situation:
Fulham has a few injury concerns, with wingers Harry Wilson and Reiss Nelson out, though Wilson could return later this month. Raul Jimenez is likely to lead the attack, supported by Iwobi, Pereira, and Sessegnon, while Lukic and Berge will anchor the midfield.
For Chelsea, only Fofana and Slonina are missing. Colwill and Chalobah, who were absent in the Legia Warsaw match, are expected to start alongside Sanchez in defense. Caicedo and Fernandez will likely play in midfield, with Palmer supporting striker Jackson.

Result Prediction:
Chelsea's poor away form in the Premier League raises concerns, particularly in their ability to create chances in attack. While Fulham has been inconsistent, they have achieved strong results against top teams and could close the gap to Chelsea with a win at Craven Cottage.

Predicted Result: Fulham 2-1 Chelsea