Fulham vs Chelsea Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Fulham vs Chelsea Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 7th, 2026 | Craven Cottage | Premier League | 19:30 (GMT)

Not only close in geographic proximity, but close in points total as well. This midweek West London derby between Fulham and Chelsea is set to be a thriller, pitting together an inform Cottagers, and a Blues side potentially with a new boss in the dugout.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals at 1.80 odds (talkSPORT BET) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Fulham vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups

Fulham Predicted XI: Leno (GK), Diop, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson, Berge, Lukic, Castagne, Wilson, Smith-Rowe, Jimenez

Team News: Kenny Tete, Ryan Sessegnon, Josh King, and Rodrigo Muniz will all be absent from this game due to injury.

Chelsea Predicted XI: Jorgensen (GK), Cucurella, Fofana, Chalobah, Gusto, Fernandez, Caicedo, Neto, Palmer, Estevao, Joao Pedro

Team News: Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia continue to be absent due to injury.

Fulham vs Chelsea Current League Standings

Heading into this West London derby, Chelsea sits in 5th place with 31 points from 20 games. They have a solid goal difference of +11, having scored 33 goals and conceded 22. Fulham finds themselves in 11th place with 28 points, trailing their rivals by just 3 points. While the Cottagers have been competitive, they carry a narrow -1 goal difference (28 scored, 29 conceded), making this a crucial "six-pointer" for them to potentially leapfrog into the top half of the table.

Fulham vs Chelsea Head-to-Head Timeline

The West London derby has been contested 94 times in its history. Chelsea have won the overwhelming amount of fixtures, with 54 victories, Fulham have 13, and the score has been tied 27 times.

A typically low scoring fixture, there have been under 3.5 goals in each of the last 11 meetings.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• August 2025: Chelsea 2-0 Fulham (Premier League)
• April 2025: Fulham 1-2 Chelsea (Premier League)
• December 2024: Chelsea 1-2 Fulham (Premier League)
• January 2024: Chelsea 1-0 Fulham (Premier League)
• October 2023: Fulham 0-2 Chelsea (Premier League)

Recent Fulham and Chelsea Matches Analysis

Fulham Last 5 Matches:

• Fulham 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
• Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham (Premier League)
• West Ham United 0-1 Fulham (Premier League)
• Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
• Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham (Premier League)

Fulham enter 2026 as a picture of mid-table resilience, capped off by a dramatic 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Craven Cottage yesterday. Over their last five outings, the Cottagers have proved incredibly difficult to beat, securing high-scoring draws against Crystal Palace (1-1) and Liverpool while picking up vital points elsewhere, leaving them unbeaten in four. This grit suggests a side that has found its tactical identity under pressure; they are no longer just "playing well" but are actively snatching results in the final minutes, as seen with Harrison Reed’s 97th-minute equalizer.

Chelsea Last 5 Matches:

• Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
• Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth (Premier League)
• Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa (Premier League)
• Newcastle United 2-2 Chelsea (Premier League)
• Cardiff City 1-3 Chelsea (League Cup)

Chelsea are currently a club in transition following the shock New Year’s Day sacking of Enzo Maresca. Despite the internal chaos, interim manager Calum McFarlane guided the Blues to a gritty 1-1 draw at Manchester City yesterday, thanks to a 94th-minute Enzo Fernandez equalizer. This result halted a slide that saw them drop points to Bournemouth, Villa, and Newcastle in late December. The "new manager bounce" seems to have manifested as a defensive steeliness that was previously missing. Facing Brighton next, the Blues appear to have regained their "big game" temperament, though the lack of a permanent successor still leaves questions about their long-term tactical consistency.

Fulham vs Chelsea Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60% confidence in over 2.5 goals. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Fulham vs Chelsea Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.80 odds - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted plenty of goals in this fixture. Their form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Fulham vs Chelsea

Harry Wilson (Fulham): It always felt like the Cottagers’ creative Welshman could hit higher heights, always on the verge of something special. That has happened since the start of November, scoring eight goals and assisting five for club and country in all comps, including some special strikes. Never far from a game-winning heroic, keep your eye on this one.

Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea): Having scored in each of Chelsea’s last two games, earning them a draw in each, Fernandez is the Blues’ joint top scorer in the league this season, an impressive accomplishment for a player who starts behind the forward line.

Fulham vs Chelsea Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports+, Sky Go

Stadium Information: Located in Fulham, West London, on the banks of the River Thames, Craven Cottage has been the historic home of Fulham F.C. since 1896. The ground was originally designed by the renowned architect Archibald Leitch and is famous for its "Cottage Pavilion" and the Grade II-listed Johnny Haynes Stand. Following the recent completion of the new Riverside Stand redevelopment in 2025, the stadium now holds a capacity of approximately 28,500 spectators, blending its traditional charm with modern hospitality.

Referee: Peter Bankes (England)