Qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took centre stage over the October international break but the Premier League returns and we have a London derby taking place at Craven Cottage as Fulham take on Arsenal in West London.
There is a danger that Fulham begin to stagnate this season with little excitement to shake things up in terms of personnel but they remain as steady and as middling as ever under the management of Marco Silva.
Arsenal head across the capital city looking to build on an excellent period between the September and October stoppages where they rose to the top-of-the-table ahead of faltering defending champions Liverpool.
The Sporting News brings you the latest tips and odds for this weekend as Fulham welcome Arsenal to Craven Cottage this weekend.
Fulham vs. Arsenal: Can the Gunners extend title lead?
Fulham do have a lot of creative talent in the final third but Silva has been reluctant to really trust club-record signing Kevin. Even so, the Portuguese coach will fancy his side to at least be capable of taking the game to the Gunners.
The Cottagers have been very good at getting themselves up for a big game and they will believe that this is that type of fixture against an Arsenal side looking to win multiple pieces of silverware this season.
Arsenal, though, have now got a squad, after yet another heavy summer of spending, which should be able to compete and adapt better than most sides in terms of their style of play.
Our prediction below is for Arsenal to win at 1.58 by Dafabet.
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Head-to-Head: Fulham vs. Arsenal
- In the most recent clash between Fulham and Arsenal, Arsenal stumbled past Fulham 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium in April with their primary focus being on their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.
- That result means for Arsenal did end what was a surprising three-match winless run of form against Marco Silva’s west Londoners.
- Overall, there have been 65 meetings between the two teams with Arsenal winning the most (43), whilst Fulham have only come out on top on just 9 occasions.
Fulham vs. Arsenal: Form Guide
Fulham – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- AFC Bournemouth 3-1 Fulham (Premier League)
- Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham (Premier League)
- Fulham 1-0 Cambridge United (EFL Cup)
- Fulham 3-1 Brentford (Premier League)
- Fulham 1-0 Leeds United (Premier League)
Arsenal – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Arsenal 2-0 West Ham United (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-0 Olympiacos (UEFA Champions League)
- Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Port Vale 0-2 Arsenal (EFL Cup)
- Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City (Premier League)
Fulham vs. Arsenal Score Prediction
In each of Fulham’s last two Premier League games, they have taken the lead before succumbing to 3-1 losses to AFC Bournemouth and then Aston Villa – and it wouldn’t be a surprise for that to happen again.
Arsenal will have to weather Fulham’s storm at the start of this game but the sheer quality of the visitors’ attack and overall play marks them out as firm favourites.
Prediction: Fulham 1-3 Arsenal (13.35 on Dafabet)
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Fulham vs. Arsenal Team News
Fulham Team News
- The aforementioned Kevin could well start against Arsenal alongside England U21 international attacking midfielder Josh King, who has started well without a goal or an assist this season.
- Marco Silva is often blessed with the unusual occurrence of a fully fit squad but they are without both Kenny Tete and Rodrigo Muniz for this weekend.
- Sasa Lukic and Raul Jimenez are also doubts for the hosts, as well as Antonee Robinson who has struggled with his fitness throughout the opening couple of months of this season.
Arsenal Team News
- Mikel Arteta has confirmed a major blow for the visitors with captain Martin Odegaard set to be sidelined for ‘weeks’ according to the Spaniard.
- Ben White was not seen at training on Friday and so he is a doubt, whilst Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi are fine despite missing training on Thursday.
- As well as the absence of Odegaard, the Gunners remain without the likes of fellow attackers Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Jesus.
Fulham vs. Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Here’s how we think the two teams will line up for this Premier League clash. Eze, Martinelli or Trossard on the left side is an ongoing conundrum for Arteta, but Eze could equally be preferred to Mikel Merino, Max Dowman or Ethan Nwaneri in place of Odegaard in midfield.
Fulham predicted lineup to play Arsenal
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
Leno (GK) — Diop, Andersen, Bassey – Castagne, Reed, Berge, Sessegnon – Kevin, Iwobi – King
Out: Tete, Rodrigo Muniz
Doubtful: Robinson, Lukic, Raul Jimenez
Arsenal predicted lineup to play Fulham
Arsenal (4-3-3)
David Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori — Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Eze — Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Out: Odegaard, Havertz, Madueke, Gabriel Jesus
Doubtful: White
Fulham vs. Arsenal Betting Odds
All odds via Dafabet.
- Fulham to win (6.50)
- Draw (4.25)
- Arsenal to win (1.58)
How to watch: Fulham vs. Arsenal Live stream, TV channel
Here’s all the key information on how to watch Fulham vs. Arsenal:
- Date: Saturday, October 18
- Venue: Craven Cottage, London, England
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports / Sky Go