Chelsea vs Fulham Predictions - Chelsea to hit back with a EPL win

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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Chelsea aims for another win at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea has won 8 of their last 9 matches.
Fulham remain unbeaten in December with solid defense.

Chelsea have won 8 of their last 9 games (Getty)

Chelsea vs Fulham Predictions

Chelsea are in good form with eight wins in nine. Despite their recent defeat, I am backing the hosts to win at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day.

Chelsea vs Fulham Predictions
Stats
HTH
Chelsea Form
Chelsea Injuries & Team News
Fulham Form
Fulham Injuries & Team News

Stats

Chelsea have won 8 of their last 9 matches.
Chelsea have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 6 matches.
Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson has scored 3 goals in his last 5 matches.
Chelsea have won 9 of their last 11 matches against Fulham.
Fulham have seen BTTS in 9 of their last 11 matches.

HTH

Chelsea have a 52-12 advantage against Fulham with 27 draws in 91 matches.

They last met in January, Chelsea winning 1-0 at Stamford Bridge thanks to Cole Palmer's penalty.

Chelsea Form

Chelsea recently won eight consecutive matches which included three straight on the road. They won 5-1 at Southampton and 4-3 at Tottenham before a 3-1 victory at Astana in the Conference League.

The Blues returned to Stamford Bridge where they beat Brentford 2-1 thanks to goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson. They continued their charge in the Conference League after thrashing Shamrock Rovers 5-1, Marc Guiu hitting a hat-trick.

Enzo Maresca’s side are coming off a 0-0 draw at Everton. They had 1.52-1.07 expected goals, Jackson hitting the woodwork with one of his three shots.

Chelsea Injuries & Team News

Defenders Wesley Fofana, Benoît Badiashile and Reece James are all injured.

Midfielder Roméo Lavia is close to a return but Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández should continue in the engine room.

Winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been suspended by the FA after failing a drugs test.

Fulham Form

Fulham have become hard to beat after going unbeaten in eight of their last nine matches. They haven’t lost in December, earning credible draws at Tottenham and Liverpool.

Marco Silva’s side have been getting it done at home, beating Brighton 3-1 before a fortunate 1-1 draw against Arsenal despite having 0.15-2.43 expected goals.

The Cottagers drew 0-0 against Southampton on Sunday. They were the superior side with 5-1 shots on target but couldn’t find a breakthrough, wingers Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson taking 10 of their 15 shots.

Fulham Injuries & Team News

Right-back Kenny Tete is out until February due to a knee injury.

Harrison Reed could return to action in January but winger Reiss Nelson faces a few more weeks out to deal with a hamstring injury.

Midfield could be depleted here with Sander Berge and Emile Smith Rowe doubtful.

Verdict

Chelsea v Fulham

These teams are coming off 0-0 draws but I expect the goals to come back at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have a dominant record against their London neighbours which can continue with a 2-1 victory.

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