Both sides are not in the best of form here. Although it is going to be a home fixture for Fulham, it should be the visitors who are likely to secure three points.
Match info: Premier League
Venue: Craven Cottage, London
Date: Sunday, 20th April 2025
Time: 2 pm Nigerian time
Chelsea will hope to resurrect their faltering quest to qualify for the Champions League when they travel to play ninth-placed Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday in their 33rd Premier League game of the season.
The Cottagers lost 1-0 against Bournemouth on Monday, and their tally of 48 points is six fewer than Chelsea, who are in sixth place following their disappointing 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town last Sunday.
Head-to-head:
- Fulham have won 3 of the 35 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
- Chelsea have recorded 21 victories.
- The remaining 11 clashes ended in draws.
- None of the last four matches between Chelsea and Fulham have ended in a draw.
- Both sides are coming in after losing their last fixtures.
- Chelsea have won three of their last five matches against Fulham.
- 7 of their last 10 encounters produced at least 2 goals.
Form:
- Fulham in the League: L-W-L-W-L
- Fulham in all competitions: W-L-L-W-L
- Chelsea in the League: W-L-W-D-D
- Chelsea in all competitions: W-D-W-D-L
Team News:
- Harry Wilson and Reiss Nelson will not be in action for Fulham as they are injured.
- Chelsea will be without the services of Wesley Fofanfa, Marc Guiu, and a couple of other players as they are injured.
Player(s) to watch:
- Raul Jimenez is the man to lead their attacking front once again. Raul Jimenez has performed decently for both his club and country this season. He will once again be looking to net some goals for the Cottagers and help them against Chelsea. After playing 32 league games, Jimenez has 13 goal contributions.
- Cole Palmer has been crucial to the Blues. Although his form has slightly decreased, he looks a threat on the field. He is going to play an important role once again for his side.