Chelsea make their shortest away trip of the season as they visit Fulham with their managerial situation still up in the air.
As stands, Calum McFarlane will take charge of his second game with Liam Rosenior waiting in the wings to take over after Enzo Maresca's abrupt departure on New Year's Day.
The novice got his Premier League career off to a stunning start with a late draw against Pep Guardiola and Man City but will face a tough task against Marco Silva's in-form side.
Harrison Reed's last-gasp screamer to take a point off Liverpool made it five league games unbeaten and the Cottagers will fancy their chances of a rare derby win.
Who will come out on top in West London? AllSportsPeople brings you a complete football betting preview.
Fulham vs. Chelsea Preview: Who Will Win Today?
Fulham have a very poor record against Chelsea having picked up just two league wins since the 2005/06 season, but they are the West London side in form here.
That's not to mention the ongoing uncertainty with the Blues as McFarlane takes charge of his second-ever senior game. Marco Silva is a wily operator and we're backing him to secure one of his biggest wins yet.
Score Prediction: Fulham 2-1 Chelsea (8.67 with Dafabet)
Head-to-Head: Fulham vs. Chelsea
- The local rivals have met on 94 previous occasions with Chelsea dominating with 54 wins to Fulham's 13.
- The Blues won the first derby of the season 2-0 at Stamford Bridge back in August.
- Fulham's only home win since 2006 came almost exactly three years ago.
Fulham vs. Chelsea: Form Guide
Fulham – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Fulham 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham (Premier League)
- West Ham 0-1 Fulham (Premier League)
- Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
- Newcastle 2-1 Fulham (League Cup)
Chelsea – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Man City 1-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
- Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth (Premier League)
- Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa (Premier League)
- Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea (Premier League)
- Cardiff 1-3 Chelsea (Premier League)
Fulham vs. Chelsea Betting Tips
Craven Cottage has been the scene of some cracking games of late with plenty of goals.
Expect that to continue with both teams scoring in a tense and tight affair.
As for goals, Harry Wilson is bang in form but we're tipping him for an assist and Raul Jimenez to net anytime.
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Fulham vs. ChelseaTeam News, Injury List
Fulham Team News
- Marco Silva has no new injury concerns and is still without Nigerian trio Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey.
- The only likely change from the last-gasp draw against Liverpool is Sander Berge coming in for captain Tom Cairney.
Chelsea Team News
- Moises Caicedo will return to the lineup after sitting out the draw at City due to suspension.
- This could mean Reece James returns to right back in place of Malo Gusto.
- Liam Delap should also start over Joao Pedro having done well off the bench on Sunday.
Fulham vs. Chelsea Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think the two teams will line up at Craven Cottage with Sander Berge coming in for Tom Cairney for Fulham. Liam Delap should start in place of Joao Pedro for Chelsea, who welcome back Moises Caicedo after suspension.
Fulham predicted lineup to play Chelsea
Leno (GK) – Cuenca, Andersen, Diop – Castagne, Berge, Lukic, Robinson – Wilson, Kevin – Jimenez
- Out: Chukwueze, Bassey, Iwobi (AFCON), Muniz
- Doubtful: Tete, King, Sessegnon
- Suspension: N/A
Chelsea predicted lineup to play Fulham
Jorgensen (GK) – James, Chalobah, Badiashile, Gusto – Caicedo, Fernandez – Estevao, Pedro, Neto – Delap
- Out: Colwill, Lavia
- Doubtful: Sanchez, Cucurella, Fofana,
- Suspension: N/A
Fulham vs. Chelsea Odds
- Fulham to win: 3.42 with Dafabet
- Chelsea to win: 2.10
- Draw: 3.74
Fulham vs. Chelsea TV Channel, Live Stream
- Date: Thursday, January 8
- Venue: Craven Cottage, London
- Time: 1:30 a.m IST
- TV/Stream: JioHotstar