Fulham vs Chelsea Tips & Preview - Cottagers to avoid defeat at home

By Tolu Shotade

05 Jan 2026

Tolu Shotade 05 Jan 2026

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Fulham are unbeaten in five of their last six games.
Chelsea are struggling without a permanent manager, winless in 8 of last 10.
Expect goals as both teams face defensive challenges.

Fulham vs Chelsea

It is a West London derby as Fulham welcome Chelsea to Craven Cottage for a midweek English Premier League fixture.

The Blues come into this clash in poor form and also remain without a permanent manager. Meanwhile, the Cottagers have caught the eye lately and can avoid defeat in this one.

Fulham News

Fulham head into this clash off the back of a 2-2 home draw with Liverpool in their previous Premier League fixture. Harry Wilson’s early lead was cancelled out by the visitors, and they needed a late equaliser from Harrison Reed to salvage a point.

That result is part of a solid run for Fulham, who are unbeaten in five of their last six matches, earning three wins on this run. Marco Silva's team are also unbeaten in four of their last six home matches.

Fulham are often sharp in attack and have scored at least one second-half goal in their last three matches. However, they are without a clean sheet in seven of their last nine matches across all competitions.

Chelsea News

Chelsea are also coming off a draw, having held out for a 1-1 scoreline at Manchester City last time out in the Premier League. They trailed for long periods in the game and needed a late equaliser from Enzo Fernandez.

Things have not been particularly smooth for Chelsea, who are winless in eight of their last 10 matches across all competitions and remain without a permanent manager. Interim boss Calum McFarlane will look to improve on their away form, having failed to win five of their last six matches on the road.

Like the hosts, Chelsea are also solid in attack and have scored in nine of their last 10 matches across all competitions. However, they are without a clean sheet in eight of those 10 fixtures.

Head to Head

Chelsea have 25 wins and three draws, while Fulham have picked up just three victories in the last 40 matches. The Blues claimed a 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture back in August.

Verdict

Fulham v Chelsea

Chelsea may have a good record in this fixture, but come into Wednesday's clash looking out of sorts. Fulham are unbeaten in five of their last six matches and can earn a win or draw here.

Both teams have struggled to keep things tight at the back lately and are likely to score here. Fulham have scored at least one second-half goal in their last three matches and could be set for a repeat.

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