Not many would have had Fulham as relegation battlers and Sunderland pushing for Europe this season but, if the first few months are an indicator for the rest of the campaign, that's where we are.
Marco Silva is now reportedly close to signing a new contract with Fulham, despite many putting him right in the mix in the latest sack race. The Cottagers’ most recent outing, a 2-0 loss away at Everton, has left them sitting just a point behind the bottom three and the relegation places.
They now face a Sunderland side that sit tucked inside the top four of the Premier League ahead of this weekend, following their promotion via the Championship playoffs last season, after fighting back to earn a 2-2 draw with league leading Arsenal at the Stadium of Light a couple of weeks ago.
Can Fulham get themselves a much-needed win or will Sunderland continue their impressive campaign? AllSportsPeople brings you this betting preview complete with the latest tips and odds.
Fulham vs. Sunderland preview: Who will win today?
Home advantage should help Fulham given they have won at Craven Cottage against Leeds, Brentford and Wolves thus far but they have remained far from convincing in all of those matches.
Regis Le Bris has ensured Sunderland are extremely solid and difficult to beat this season and they will head to west London confident of at least avoiding defeat in the capital city.
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Head-to-Head: Fulham vs. Sunderland
- These two sides most recently clashed in February 2023 in an FA Cup fourth round replay as Fulham won 3-2 at the Stadium of Light.
- That has extended Fulham’s unbeaten run against the Black Cats to three matches after Sunderland had avoided defeat against Fulham in the previous four matches to that.
- Overall, the two sides have clashed on 66 occasions with Sunderland winning 26 of those and Fulham prevailing in 20 matches.
Fulham vs. Sunderland: Form Guide
Fulham – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Everton 2-0 Fulham (Premier League)
- Fulham 3-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League)
- Wycombe Wanderers 1-1 Fulham [P: 4-5] (EFL Cup)
- Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham (Premier League)
- Fulham 0-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
Sunderland – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Sunderland 1-1 Everton (Premier League)
- Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland (Premier League)
- Sunderland 2-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League)
- Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland (Premier League)
Fulham vs. Sunderland Score Prediction
Fulham beat Leeds with a last-gasp own goal, Brentford from behind and then dispatched of still winless and 10-man Wolves. There is, therefore, a good argument to suggest they haven’t once convinced or played well this season.
Sunderland have suffered just two defeats in their 11 matches so far this season and so the visitors will be confident of at least avoiding a defeat against a stagnating Fulham side.
Prediction: Fulham 1-1 Sunderland (11/2 with Bet365)
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Fulham vs. Sunderland Team News
Fulham Team News
- Key man Antonee Robinson has been suffering from injury problems throughout the campaign and the United States international defender remains sidelined.
- As well as Robinson, Fulham will also be without Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz for this one, as he is dealing with a thigh issue keeping him sidelined until mid-to-late-January.
- Serbia international midfielder Sasa Lukic is also unavailable for the hosts as he is missing through suspension due to too many yellow cards.
Sunderland Team News
- Club-record signing Habib Diarra, who joined in the summer transfer window from Strasbourg, who is now sidelined until mid-December for the visitors.
- Paraguay international defender Omar Alderete seemingly came through the international break unscathed and so he should work his way back into the side this weekend.
- They also have a few other peripheral figures that remain doubtful for this one, such as defensive duo Aji Alese and Leo Hjelde, as well as Romaine Mundle.
Fulham vs. Sunderland lineups: Predicted starting XI's
This is how we think these two sides will lineup at Craven Cottage this afternoon.
Fulham predicted lineup to play Sunderland
(4-2-3-1) Leno (GK) — Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon — Iwobi, Berge — Wilson, King, Kevin – Jimenez
Sunderland predicted lineup to play Fulham
(3-5-2) Roefs (GK) — Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete — Hume, Xhaka, Sadiki, Reinildo — Traore, Isidor, Le Fee
Fulham vs. Sunderland Betting Odds
- Fulham to Win: 11/10 with Ladbrokes
- Sunderland to Win: 14/5 with SpreadEx
- Draw: 21/10 with Paddy Power
Bet Builder Tips: Fulham vs. Sunderland
Our bet builder for Fulham vs. Sunderland is both teams to score, Reinildo and Sander Berge to be carded and Harry Wilson to have a shot on target which comes to juicy overall odds of 55/1 with Bet365 at the time of writing.
Fulham vs. Sunderland TV channel and live stream
Here's all the key information on how to watch Fulham vs. Sunderland this afternoon.
- Date: Saturday, November 22
- Venue: Craven Cottage, London, England
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: N/A