Fulham vs Chelsea Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Blues are on a two-match winning streak against the Cottagers.

Fulham FC are all set to host Chelsea FC for their matchweek 21 contest of the 2025-26 Premier League. This is going to be an intense outing between these clubs, which will take place at Craven Cottage.

The hosts haven’t faced a defeat in any of their last five league matches and this is going to keep them confident coming into the upcoming game as well. They are in 11th place on the league table and a win is going to play a crucial role for them going forward. Fulham FC are going to put up a strong fight.

Chelsea are coming in after securing a 1-1 draw against an in-form Manchester City in their previous Premier League outing. They are in fifth place on the points table and must secure a win in their upcoming contest if they want to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season. The upcoming contest is not going to be an easy one for the Blues.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England 
• Stadium: Craven Cottage
• Date: Thursday, January 8
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 a.m. IST (Wednesday, January 7; 07:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Peter Bankes
• VAR: In use

Form:

Fulham: L-W-W-D-D

Chelsea: W-D-L-D-D

Players to Watch

Harry Wilson (Fulham)

Harry Wilson is going to be a crucial part of the squad for Fulham FC. He was one of the goal scorers in the thrilling 2-2 draw against Liverpool and will be looking to put up another top show. The 28-year-old has 10 goal involvements in 19 league games of the ongoing season.

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

The Argentine midfielder scored an important last-minute equaliser for the Blues in their previous fixture. He will be keen to help his side in the upcoming game once again. Enzo Fernández can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals. In 18 Premier League appearances this season, he has scored five goals and has an assist to his name.

A deserved equaliser! 👏#CFC | #MCICHE pic.twitter.com/vjZiF4r2Yy

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 5, 2026

Match Facts

• Chelsea have failed to secure a win in their last four attempts.
• Fulham are undefeated in their last four matches.
• The Cottagers have only won one of their last five fixtures against the Blues.

Fulham vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chelsea to win @23/20 Unibet
• Joao Pedro to score @2/1 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @5/12 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Fulham will miss out on the services of Rodrigo Muniz, Joshua King, Ryan Sessegnon and Kenny Tete. They are injured. Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze are on national team duty.

Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia are not going to be in action for Chelsea. They are injured. Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella might also miss out due to fitness issues. Mykhaylo Mudryk continues to be provisionally suspended following his positive doping test in late 2024.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 94

Fulham won: 13

Chelsea won: 54

Draws: 27

Predicted Lineups

Fulham predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Leno (GK); Diop, Andersen, Cuenca; Castagne, Lukic, Cairney, Robinson; Wilson, Smith Rowe; Jimenez

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sanchez (GK); James, Chalobah, Badiashile, Gusto; Caicedo, Fernández; Estêvão, Palmer, Neto; Delap

Match Prediction

Both of these teams will be keen to bag three points, but it is going to be Chelsea FC who are likely to secure a win against Fulham FC in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Fulham 1-2 Chelsea

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

US: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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