Tournament: Premier League, England
Venue: Craven Cottage (London)
Date & Kick-off Time: September 14, 2024, 10:00
In this London derby, Fulham will host West Ham in the 4th round of the Premier League. Both clubs are aiming for a solid start to the season and will look to secure valuable points.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Fulham: Won five of their last eight matches.
- West Ham: Lost twice in their last five games.
- Common Scoreline: The most frequent scoreline between these teams is 1-0 in favor of West Ham (6 times).
- West Ham: Scored in each of their last 11 matches.
- Halftime Leads: Fulham leads at halftime in 33% of their matches, while West Ham does so in 31%.
Team Overview
Fulham
Fulham is no longer considered a "yo-yo club" as they continue to solidify their position in the Premier League under Marco Silva. Following their last relegation to the Championship, Silva led them to a strong promotion and subsequent solid performances in the Premier League. Despite losing Palhinha to Bayern Munich, Fulham made significant reinforcements with signings like Emile Smith Rowe, Berge, and bringing back Ryan Sessegnon. Their overall squad depth seems solid, and they will aim to continue their positive form.
West Ham
West Ham, under new manager Julen Lopetegui, is in a transition phase after parting ways with David Moyes, despite his success in winning the Conference League. With key additions like Max Kilman, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Niclas Füllkrug, the Hammers are reworking their squad, although early results have been inconsistent. West Ham’s start to the season has been mixed, with losses to Aston Villa and Manchester City overshadowing their wins over Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.
Possible Starting Lineups
Fulham (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Leno
- Defenders: Robinson, Bassey, Diop, Tete
- Midfielders: Smith Rowe, Lukic, Pereira
- Forwards: Iwobi, Rodrigo Muniz, Traoré
West Ham (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Areola
- Defenders: Emerson, Kilman, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka
- Midfielders: Álvarez, Rodríguez, Kudus, Lucas Paquetá, Bowen
- Forward: Antonio
Head-to-Head Matches
Historically, West Ham had a long unbeaten streak against Fulham, but last season, Fulham turned the tables, winning both fixtures by an aggregate score of 7-0.
Tactical Analysis and Prediction
Fulham has shown more promise this season, particularly in their performances against lower and mid-table teams. West Ham, under Lopetegui, is still adjusting, which could provide Fulham an opportunity to exploit.
Betting Prediction
While both teams are capable of securing points, Fulham’s recent form gives them the edge, especially at home. We recommend betting on Fulham to win with a "0" handicap.
Prediction: Fulham to win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.78).
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