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Chelsea endured a speed bump in their charge for the Premier League title on Sunday after playing out a 0-0 draw against Everton.

The Blues dominated the play, but they lacked the clinical edge in the final third to find the back of the net against a defensive-minded Toffees at Goodison Park.

Fulham also endured a frustrating afternoon on Sunday, as they played out an uneventful 0-0 draw against Southampton at Craven Cottage.

But, Marco Silva’s side will be confident ahead of this trip against another of the big Premier League heavyweights after positive displays against Man City and Liverpool this term.

Odds

Match ResultOdds
Chelsea-218
Draw+390
Fulham+590

Chelsea Unbeaten in Three Against Cottagers

TotalChelseaFulhamDraws
Games3723212
Premier League Games3421211
Goals835924 

Chelsea’s historical record against their West London rivals is incredibly strong. The Blues have also avoided defeat in their last three against Fulham, which includes a 1-0 win in this exact fixture last season.

Fulham’s only win in their last 16 matches against Chelsea was achieved at Craven Cottage in January 2023.

🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.25 Goals @ -101

Chelsea vs. Fulham Key Stats

  • Chelsea recorded a share of 74.6% of the possession against Everton on Sunday, their highest share of the ball since February against Crystal Palace.
  • Fulham’s 0-0 draw against Southampton on Sunday marked their first goalless stalemate in the Premier League since May against Brentford.

Chelsea Team News

Marc Cucurella is suspended for Chelsea on Boxing Day, while other defenders such as Reece James, Benoit Badiashile, and Wesley Fofana are also sidelined.

Possible Lineup

Robert Sanchez (GK); Axel Disasi, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Joao Felix, Nicolas Jackson

Fulham Team News

Andreas Pereira is suspended for the Cottagers this week, while Kenny Tete and Harrison Reed are unlikely to return from their respective injuries before January.

Possible Lineup

Bernd Leno (GK); Timothy Castagne, Issa Diop, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson, Sander Berge, Sasa Lukic, Harry Wilson, Adam Traore, Alex Iwobi, Raul Jimenez

Chelsea vs. Fulham Prediction

Chelsea’s dominant record in this fixture is hard to ignore. However, Fulham have already shown their powers on the counter-attack at Anfield and the Etihad this term.

Therefore, we could see a slight shock outcome at Stamford Bridge on Thursday with the points being shared.

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