LiontipsFulham vs Chelsea. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022-23 English Premier League (January 12, 2023).
Command Analysis
The Cottagers had a very good start to the season. Fulham won three straight games, and after beating Crystal Palace, Southampton, and Leicester City, the team will attempt the fourth victory. If they beat Chelsea, Fulham will have won four games in a row for the first time since 1966.
Currently, they are in 7th place in the standings, five points behind the European club competition zone. Fulham are especially successful at home, where they won seven out of nine games this season. In 18 matches, they collected 28 points and scored 30 goals. In the first FA Cup match, Fulham beat Hull City (2:0).
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Chelseaare a very uncomfortable opponent for Fulham. The Blues have not lost to their neighbours since 2006, plus after two losses to Manchester City in the Premier League and the FA Cup, they will hope to bounce back and get a confident win.
Graham Potter has a long list of injured players, which is one of the main reason Chelsea lost five of the last seven games without scoring a goal. Chelsea are in 10th place in the Premier League table with 25 points from seven victories and four draws.
Today the visitors will be withour Lotfus-Cheek, Broja, Fofana, Chilwell, Pulisic, Mendy, Kante, and James.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
The visitors won the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
We believe that Chelsea can pull themselves together and beat the rivals from West London. The Blues have a better team on paper and are highly motivated to strengthen their standings and get back into the top-6.
Our prediction — Chelsea to win
The visitors should take control and dominate the Cottagers, considering their superior quality. We predict a comfortable two-goal victory for Potter's men.
Second bet — Chelsea to win by 2 goals
