Chelsea’s strong performance this season has been somewhat unexpected, but their fans are undoubtedly delighted. Following Boxing Day, Enzo Maresca’s team will face another London rival—Fulham. The Cottagers are eyeing a potential European spot, while Chelsea will be focused on securing their top-four position and possibly mounting a challenge for the league title.
Chelsea Team News
Despite a goalless draw against Everton in their last match, Chelsea currently sit in second place, just behind league leaders Liverpool. Enzo Maresca’s side is also on an impressive 12-game unbeaten streak across all competitions. At home, the Blues have suffered only one defeat this season—against Manchester City in their Premier League opener. Over their last five league matches, Chelsea has secured key victories, including wins over Newcastle and Aston Villa, as well as a draw with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. While the team has been consistently finding the back of the net and boasts one of the best defensive records in the Premier League, they have kept just one clean sheet in their last five home fixtures.
Fulham Team News
With the fine margins between teams and the fierce competition in the Premier League, Fulham could still finish the year in one of the European spots. They trail Aston Villa by just three points, but facing Chelsea poses a tough challenge, especially given their historical struggles against the Blues. Nevertheless, Fulham arrives unbeaten in their last four Premier League away matches, with notable results including two draws against Tottenham and Liverpool. A closer look at their away form shows that Fulham’s matches are often high-scoring, with both The Cottagers and their opponents scoring in four of their last five Premier League away fixtures.
Head-to-Head-Games
Fulham’s historical head-to-head record against Chelsea includes just eight victories for The Cottagers, making it no surprise that Chelsea hold a significant statistical advantage between the two sides. A more recent look shows four wins for Chelsea and one for Fulham. Matches between these two teams are often low-scoring, with four of the last five encounters producing fewer than 2.5 goals.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chelsea FC | 38 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 69 | WWLWW |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fulham FC | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 54 | WLLWL |
Chelsea – Fulham Betting Prediction
For this match, I’m leaning towards both teams to score. Fulham have proven to be competitive this season and will undoubtedly pose a bigger challenge to Chelsea than Everton did. While their form at Stamford Bridge has been poor, The Cottagers are still capable of finding the back of the net, even though their defense tends to concede frequently. Chelsea’s situation is similar—under Enzo Maresca, they’ve built a strong squad that has surprisingly reached second place and continues to grind out positive results at home. The Blues are also proficient at scoring goals but have shown defensive vulnerabilities, leading to regular conceding
Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score: Yes
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Odds: 1.65
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