LiontipsChelsea vs Fulham. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (May 1, 2021).
Command Analysis
Chelsea are currently having a tough period. Still, Thomas Tuchel's team mostly manages its current tasks. Not so long ago, the Blues beat Manchester City 1:0 in the FA Cup semifinal. After that, the London club drew with Brighton (0:0) and got a very important victory over West Ham (1:0).
This week, Chelsea played their first Champions League semi-final game against Real Madrid and got an acceptable result at the Santiago Bernabeu - a 1:1 draw. The return leg will be played next Wednesday, so we expect some substitutes in the usual lineup.
In the Premier League, thanks to the victory over West Ham in the last round, Thomas Tuchel's charges secured the fourth position. The Blues now have 58 points. They are three points ahead of the Hammers and four behind Leicester in third place.
Under Tuchel, Chelsea have generally played well at home, but the team has shown average performance lately. In four previous games at home, the London club beat only Everton (2:0), had a goalless stalemate with Manchester United and Brighton, and also was unexpectedly crushed by West Brom (2:5). In terms of home performance, the Blues are now the fifth-best in the Premier League. They won seven of the 16 league games at home, drew six, and lost three.
The hosts have no injuries or suspensions in their lineup.
Fulham, just like the hosts, are on a rough patch. Scott Parker's team is currently in 18th place in the standings and is in danger of relegation. The team is six points behind the safe 17th position. The chances of staying in the Premier League are not lost yet, but to secure the spot, Fulham need to act almost flawlessly in the remaining rounds.
It is hard to believe that they will be able to do so, judging by the latest results. In five previous matches in the league, Fulham have earned only one point. In the previous fixture, they drew with Arsenal (1:1), conceding an equalizer at 90+7 minutes.
Prior to this draw, Fulham lost to Manchester City (0:3), Leeds (1:2), Aston Villa (1:2), and Wolverhampton (0:1). Only the game against the Villans was away, other defeats were suffered at home. Although, in general, away Fulham often managed to earn points. Fulham have lost only once in their last ten away Premier League games, they won twice and drew seven times.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek can't play against his parent club, Chelsea. Goalkeeper Marek Rodak and defender Terence Kongolo will miss the match due to injuries.
Trends
Ставка1st half: total under 1.5 goals
No more than one goal was scored in the 1st half in nine out of the last ten head-to-head matches in the Premier League.
СтавкаChelsea to win in 2nd half
Chelsea have beaten Fulham in the second half in five of their last six head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
Fulham have drawn seven of their last ten away games.
Tip and bets
For both teams now every point is precious. Fulham are uncompromising away. Only in one of the last ten away matches in the Premier League, they lost with a difference of more than one goal. Chelsea, at the same time, do not score a lot at home.
Our prediction is Fulham to with a handicap (+1.5).
The second bet is on a low score in the game. Chelsea have not conceded many goals in recent home games - at least one team didn't score in six out of the last seven home games of the Blues. Fulham's away performances also can't boast many goals.
Second bet - total under 2.5 goals.
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