LiontipsChelsea vs Fulham. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022-23 English Premier League (February 3, 2023).
Command Analysis
After an uneventful draw against Liverpool in the previous round of the Premier League, Chelsea found themselves ten points behind the top four. The home team won only two out of seven games since after the winter break. The Blues were active during the winter transfer window and used the 13-days break between the games to focus on training and finding their game.
Graham Potter has never defeated Fulham and has already lost to Marco Silva twice in the current season. Last month, Chelsea lost to the Cottagers for the second time in the history of the West London derby. After 20 Premier League matches, the Blues are in 10th place in the table with 29 points from eight wins and five draws.
Broja, Kante, Pulisic, Fofana, Kovacic, Joao Felix, Zakaria, James, Mendy have all been ruled out of this fixture.
Fulham had a flying start to the season, but they are winless in the last three games. After suffering defeats to Newcastle (0:1) and Tottenham (0:1), the team was held to a (1:1) draw by Sunderland in the 4th round of the FA Cup. Currently, the Cottagers are in 7th place in the Premier League table and level on points with Brighton, who have two games in hand over Fulham.
After the last game, Marco Silva called his team too open, but in fact, they have conceded more than two goals in just one Premier League game this season. They will be looking to strengthen their standings tonight - in the reverse fixture in the middle of January, the Cottagers beat Chelsea (2:1), and getting a win at Stamford Bridge would mean even more to them.
The only injury concern for Marco Silva is Kebano.
Trends
Ставка Goals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
Ставка Correct score 3:0
The Blues won 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games.
Ставка Yellow cards: total over 3
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
Ставка Corners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
The visiting team are in a better position in the league and they don't have as much pressure on them, plus they only have one injury concern at the moment, while Chelsea are plagued by injuries. The Blues have no room for error - a loss in this match can cost them a place in the top 10. But Chelsea are a better team on paper and will enjoy the support of the stands, so we will give them the edge here.
Our prediction — Asian handicap (-1) to Chelsea
We expect the Blues to be in full control of the game from the first minutes. There is a good chance they will win by a wide margin - especially because they have a point to prove after losing in the reverse fixture and playing out a goalless draw against Liverpool in the last Premier League game.
Second bet — Chelsea to win by 3 goals
