Sparkles will be flying when Fulham and Chelsea lock horns in this London derby at Craven Cottage on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. As several high-profile players joined Chelsea in the summer, we predict a 2-0 away win. The Cottagers will be looking to build on a 1-0 victory over Stuttgart in their final warm-up game, although Marco Silva will have to cope without Tom Cairney, who is injured, and Joachim Andersen, who is suspended. Summer signing Gonzalo Garcia is likely to make his Premier League debut, adding another attacking option to the hosts.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have made plenty of eye-catching additions during the summer, with Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix, Marco Palestra, Geovany Quenda, Danny Welbeck, and Jordan Henderson joining the Blues. Marc Cucurella and Andrey Santos have departed, meaning Enzo Maresca has a reshaped squad to work with. Chelsea have won just one of their last three away games, conceding twice in each of them, but they boast a strong record against Fulham, losing only three of their last 28 meetings. The Blues have also kept a clean sheet in 57% of those encounters.
As Chelsea have dominated this fixture, winning 17 of their last 28 meetings, we are tempted to bet on Away Win, alongside Over 3.5 cards (local derby) and Under 3.5 goals (Only 3 of the last 28 H2H clashes produced more than three goals).
This Premier League match will be played on Monday 24 August 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Fulham vs Chelsea prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Fulham 0 - 2 Chelsea
Fulham vs Chelsea Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-2 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Cole Palmer @ 160 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Cole Palmer @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Jorge Cuenca @ 162 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Chelsea 0 @ -211 Odds
- European Handicap: Chelsea +1 @ -334 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Chelsea to Win @ -200 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Chelsea to Win/Chelsea to Win @ 240 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Chelsea - Yes @ 175 Odds
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View OfferFulham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldwldwldw | 1.20 |
| Home | lwldlw | 1.17 |
| Away | ldwd | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 1.83 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 0.83 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.56 | 1.83 | 1.21 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.19 | 1.00 | 1.44 |
Chelsea Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldlwllwdw | 1.40 |
| Home | wllwlww | 1.71 |
| Away | dld | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 57% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.43 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.43 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 43% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 29% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 29% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.40 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.16 | 1.01 | 1.51 |
Fulham vs Chelsea Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Fulham (11%)
28 Matches
Chelsea (61%)
Fulham vs Chelsea Past Results
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