Chelsea and Fulham will kick off the Premier League in the new year with an exciting North London derby
The upcoming Premier League clash between Chelsea and Fulham is set to be an intriguing West London derby, scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 1:30 PM WAT. The match will take place at Stamford Bridge in London.
Chelsea vs Fulham recent forms and team news
Chelsea come into the game with mixed results, recently losing to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. Fulham, on the other hand, has also experienced a dip in form, including a defeat at Anfield against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
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Chelsea's squad is currently affected by several injuries and absences. Key players like Christopher Nkunku and Benoit Badiashile are doubtful due to injuries, while Nicolas Jackson is absent due to his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Fulham is also dealing with injury concerns, with Tim Ream and Harrison Reed being recent injury doubts and Adama Traore remaining sidelined.
Chelsea vs Fulham historical head-to-head and key stats
Historically, Chelsea has dominated this fixture with 51 wins, compared to Fulham's 12 wins and 27 draws between them.
Fulham's recent win over Chelsea in January of last year was a notable exception in their otherwise challenging history against Chelsea.
Chelsea vs Fulham match analysis
Both teams have shown inconsistency this season, with Chelsea placed 10th and Fulham at 13th in the league standings before the match. Chelsea's style under Mauricio Pochettino emphasises creating chances, but they have struggled with finishing.
Fulham, managed by Marco Silva, is known for being unpredictable and capable of impressive performances, as evidenced by their recent victory against Arsenal.
Chelsea vs Fulham betting tips and predictions
The match is expected to be closely contested. Betting tips suggest a possible draw, with a low likelihood of the game having over 2.5 goals.
Fulham might score first, and Cole Palmer is tipped as a likely goal-scorer for Chelsea.
Where and how to watch Chelsea vs Fulham
The match will be broadcast live on Supersport in Nigeria, with coverage starting at 1:30 PM. Given both teams' recent form and the historical rivalry, a draw seems a plausible outcome for this encounter, with a predicted scoreline of Chelsea 1-1 Fulham.
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