An eye-catching Premier League showdown is set for Craven Cottage on Thursday, as Brighton and Fulham collide.
Both teams have made reliable starts to the 2024-25 season, but the busy December period will ultimately determine whether they will be in the mix for a European finish.
Brighton will be aiming to get back to winning ways after drawing against relegation-threatened Southampton last Friday.
Meanwhile, Fulham also played out a draw in their previous match, as they played out a 1-1 tie in North London against Tottenham.
Odds
Fulham will be the preferred selection on the moneyline this week at +136. However, a Brighton victory is also competitively priced at +200.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Fulham | +136 |
| Draw | +260 |
| Brighton | +200 |
Fulham Unbeaten in Eight EPL Clashes with Brighton
| Total | Fulham | Brighton | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Premier League Games | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Goals | 47 | 25 | 22 |
Fulham have an eye-catching advantage in the head-to-head meetings with Brighton after avoiding defeat in all eight Premier League clashes between the sides.
It is the joint-most times that the Cottagers have faced a single opponent without losing. Fulham have avoided defeat in all four matches between the sides at Craven Cottage in the top-flight, winning on three occasions.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.75 Goals @ +114
Fulham vs. Brighton Key Stats
- Brighton are winless in their last nine Premier League away matches in London, losing on five occasions.
- Fulham have recorded one draw and four defeats in their last six midweek matches in the Premier League.
- Brighton have failed to win in their last six midweek away matches in the competition.
Fulham Team News
Tom Cairney will sit out this week’s showdown after being sent off against Tottenham on Sunday. Sasa Lukic is also suspended. Jorge Cuenca, Joachim Andersen, and Harrison Reed are all also unavailable.
Possible Lineup
Bernd Leno (GK); Kenny Tete, Calvin Bassey, Issa Diop, Antonee Robinson, Sander Berge, Andreas Pereira, Alex Iwobi, Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson, Raul Jimenez
Brighton Team News
Joel Veltman, Adam Webster, and James Milner will be out until the middle of December for the Seagulls. Brajan Gruda, Jack Hinshelwood, and Ferdi Kadioglu are all doubts for the trip to Craven Cottage.
Possible Lineup
Bart Vebruggen (GK); Tariq Lamptey, Igor, Lewis Dunk, Pervis Estupinan, Georginio Rutter, Matt O’Riley, Mats Wieffer, Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck, Joao Pedro
Fulham vs. Brighton Prediction
Cases could be made for all three possible outcomes at Craven Cottage on Thursday. However, Brighton’s poor away record in London, coupled with their inferior head-to-head record against Fulham, is hard to overlook.
Therefore, the preference is for the Cottagers to continue their reliable run of form with a home victory against the Seagulls.
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