Fulham vs Chelsea – (16/01/2021)
Chelsea heads to the Craven Cottage on Saturday to visit the ill-performing Fulham team in the Premier League Matchday 19 fixture.
The two sides have played uninteresting football recently as they set to meet for the first time in the league this season since their last match back at this venue last March. Chelsea carried the day with a 2:1 win over their host. The win was Chelsea’s 5th consecutive victory over Fulham in the league.
Taking their H2H into consideration in the last 8 meetings, Chelsea has won 5 and they have seen out 3 draws between them.
Under 2.5 goals were recorded in 5 of their last 8 games and both teams to score were present in 4 matches. Over these matches, Chelsea has taken a lead role by keeping 4 clean sheets in these 8 games.
Fulham Form
Fulham sits 18th in the relegation zone with 12 points after 16 league matches. They have netted 14 goals and conceded 24.
Fulham did not give-in to Tottenham Hotspur in their most recent game away, earning themselves a point with a 1:1 draw. They defeated Queens Park Rangers on the road by 2:0 in their previous game in the FA Cup. Fulham is yet to lose any of their last 6 matches.
Fulham has taken little steps to change their current position looking at the heap of setbacks. They have won 1 of their last 6 games and drawn 5. Under 2.5 goals were recorded in all their last 6 matches and both teams to score surfaced in 3 games. Fulham has kept 3 clean sheets in their last 6 games.
Fulham has failed to catch up with the pace in their home matches looking at their recent results. They have won 1 of their last 5 games, lost 1 and drawn 3. Under 2.5 goals were witnessed in 4 of their last 5 games and both teams to score were seen in 2 matches.
Chelsea Form
Chelsea sits in 9th place with 26 points gotten from 17 games. They have scored 32 goals and conceded 21.
Chelsea humbled Morecambe at home in their most recent game in the FA Cup with a 4:0 win. They lost to Manchester City at home in their previous game in the league by 3:1.
Chelsea has been pushed aside in the league this season after their gallantry openers at the start of this campaign. They have won 2 of their last 7 games, lost 4 and drawn 1. Over 2.5 goals were witnessed in 5 of their last 7 games and both teams to score came along in 4 matches.
Chelsea has received consecutive heavy blows recently in their away games after some lively encounters. They have won 2 of their last 5 games and lost 3. Over 2.5 goals surfaced in 4 of their last 5 games and both teams to score were present in 2 games.
Tip: 5 Most Important Facts About the Match
1. Chelsea has lost their last 3 consecutive away games.
2. Fulham has kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 home matches.
3. Fulham remains unbeaten in their last 6 consecutive games.
4. Chelsea has won 1 of their last 4 matches
5. Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in all their last 5 meetings against Fulham
Conclusion Tip: Fulham vs Chelsea
Fulham has recently held their head high and stood firmly while Chelsea away results have been disastrous. Chelsea to win and both teams to score should be attainable. ACCA of Chelsea to win and both teams to score should come through.
Results of Previous Clashes
Fulham vs Chelsea 1:2
Fulham vs Chelsea 0:2
Fulham vs Chelsea 1:3
Fulham vs Chelsea 0:2
Fulham vs Chelsea 0:3
