Football Prediction | Fulham vs Chelsea | English Premier League | April 20 – Will Chelsea Claim West London?

Craven Cottage will host an exciting London derby on Sunday, April 20th, as Fulham take on Chelsea in the English Premier League. Scheduled for 06:30 PM (BDT) / 06:00 PM (INR), this clash pits two mid-table sides against each other with a lot at stake in terms of bragging rights and late-season momentum.

Fulham vs Chelsea Form Guide

Fulham

Fulham’s strengths lie in their wide play and wing attacks, especially down the left. They’re good at winning the ball in midfield but have issues defending long shots and often struggle to protect a lead. They generally field a consistent starting eleven and frequently look to cross from wide areas.

Chelsea

Chelsea are more direct through the middle, rely on short passing combinations, and rotate their squad often. They’re dangerous from set pieces and on the counter, with strong individual creativity and long-range shooting. 

Fulham vs Chelsea Key Battles:

Alex Iwobi vs Noni Madueke

Iwobi has been Fulham’s top scorer with 8 goals, offering both pace and technical quality. Madueke leads Chelsea’s scoring chart with 7, bringing flair and unpredictability in the final third.

Antonee Robinson vs Enzo Fernández

Robinson has been Fulham’s driving force, producing the most goal contributions (10). Robinson’s runs and crosses from the left side will go up against Enzo’s control and creative force in midfield with Chelsea, who has made 5 goal contributions this season.

Fulham vs Chelsea Tactical Outlook

Fulham will look to stretch Chelsea’s defensive line using their width, particularly with overlapping full-backs and constant crosses. However, their inability to defend long-range efforts and protect leads could haunt them, especially if Chelsea starts fast.

Chelsea, on the other hand, will aim to control possession through the middle, using quick, sharp passing to break Fulham’s structure. Their threat from through balls, long shots, and set pieces will be central to their approach.

Head-to-Head Encounters

Chelsea have dominated this fixture historically with 11 wins, while Fulham have claimed only 2, and 6 matches have ended in a draw. The odds suggest a tight match, with Fulham at 2.75 to win, Chelsea at 2.30, and a draw priced at 3.75.

Injury News and Suspensions

Fulham

Fulham could be without Harry Wilson, who is a doubt due to a foot injury. Reiss Nelson remains sidelined with a hamstring issue and is expected to return in early May.

Chelsea

Chelsea is continuing to cope with multiple injuries. Gabriel Slonina is likely to return after a few days with a finger injury, while Marc Guiu is aiming for a return from a hamstring injury at the start of May. Romeo Lavia has a chance of returning, but he has physical discomfort. Both Omari Kellyman (hamstring injury) and Wesley Fofana (muscle injury) are confirmed out for the rest of the season.

Fulham vs Chelsea Possible Playing Squad

Fulham

Leno (GK), Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Berge, Lukic, Sessegnon, Pereira, Iwobi, Muniz

Chelsea

Sánchez (GK), Chalobah, Tosin, James, Gusto, Caicedo, Fernández, Dewsbury-Hall, Madueke, Sancho, Nkunku

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

Although Fulham poses a substantial threat from wide areas whilst they are in form, Chelsea have attacking power, can be deep in attack, and can create chances from good movements and mistakes from the defence. 

Score Prediction

A 2-1 victory for Chelsea appears likely, with the Blues edging past their city rivals Fulham in what could be a close, hard-fought encounter.

Disclaimer: This Football prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.

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