Chelsea vs Fulham Prediction: Chelsea is far from perfect in defense

Prediction for the Premier League Chelsea vs Fulham match which will take place on January 13th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Chelsea

After an away defeat at Wolverhampton (1:2), Chelsea improved in the next two matches of the England championship. At home, they upset Crystal Palace with a score of 2:1. The London team away was stronger than Luton Town by 3:2. The team under the leadership of Mauricio Pochettino is in tenth place in the EPL standings. The club spent the last two games in the cups. Londoners scored four unanswered Preston goals and went to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Then Chelsea met with another championship representative, Middlesbrough. The away team lost to Boro in the first match of the League Cup - 0:1.

Fulham

After several poor performances, Fulham played well against Arsenal at their arena. Marko Silva's team ended 2023 on a positive note and was stronger than the vice-champions of the Premier League with a score of 2:1. With 24 points, they are 13th in the APL standings. The club also managed to hold two cup matches. Fulham scored an unanswered goal in his arena, Rotherham United, and entered the round of 32 finals of the FA Cup. Then Silva's team lost away to Liverpool 1:2 in the first semifinal match of the League Cup.

Expert Betting Tips

Chelsea are favorites, having not conceded in their last six home games against the Cottagers. However, Chelsea is far from perfect in defense, while Fulham, on the contrary, improved in the attacking phase after a goal drought. We expect the two London teams to exchange results in the next meeting and the game to end on a high note.