Fulham vs Chelsea Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Aug 2026
Fulham vs Chelsea Predictions
Fulham +0.5 could be the best bet when they go up against Chelsea. We’ll take Asian Handicap odds of -102 that the home team manage to either land a victory or draw, giving us two outcomes for our money.
This Fulham vs Chelsea betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Fulham take on Chelsea in the West London derby at Craven Cottage, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Monday 24 August.
It has been a summer of change for Fulham, with Alvaro Arbeloa replacing Marco Silva as head coach and several additions made to the squad. Centre-forwards Gonzalo Garcia and Jonah Kusi-Asare, central midfielder Shea Charles and attacking midfielder Cesar Palacios are among their main arrivals. Defensive midfielder Sasa Lukic, centre-back Issa Diop, centre-forward Raul Jimenez, goalkeeper Steven Benda and attacking midfielder Harry Wilson are the main departures.
Fulham, who finished 11th in the 2025/26 Premier League with 52 points from 39 games, ended the season with a 2-0 home victory over Newcastle United at Craven Cottage. The Cottagers had 47% possession and recorded six shots on target, with Issa Diop and Tom Cairney finding the net.
Chelsea are also under new management, with Xabi Alonso taking charge this summer after the club finished a disappointing 10th last season. Attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers is their biggest summer signing, while centre-back Maxence Lacroix, right-winger Geovany Quenda, central midfielder Valentin Barco and right-back Marco Palestra are among their other leading arrivals. Left-back Marc Cucurella, defensive midfielder Andrey Santos, centre-back Trevoh Chalobah and left-winger Tyrique George are among the main permanent departures.
Chelsea endured a disappointing campaign last season, finishing 10th in the Premier League with 52 points from 38 matches. They ended the season with a 2-1 away defeat to Sunderland at Stadium of Light. The Blues enjoyed 55% possession and registered three shots on target, with Cole Palmer finding the net.
H2H: 2-1 Victory for Fulham in Last H2H
Fulham won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 2-1 home triumph when facing Chelsea at Craven Cottage. In the past 10 H2H matches, there have been six Chelsea victories, three Fulham wins and a draw.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Chelsea |
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 19 |  Fulham |
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 5:8 | 2 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts. Fulham have had 53.1% possession, 464.0 passes and 5.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.0 corners.
Tom Cairney and five of his team-mates all top the scoring with 1 goals apiece. Harry Wilson and Joshua King are the leading assists makers with 1, while goalie Bernd Leno has kept 4 clean sheets.
Chelsea have won 2, lost 7 and drawn 1, with an average of 0.9 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. There’s been an average of 54.7% possession, 534.0 passes, 5.8 corners taken and 4.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts.
Joao Pedro has top scored with 4, while Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez are next best on 2. Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Fulham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno (GK), Timothy Castagne, Calvin Bassey, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson, Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi, Oscar Bobb, Joshua King, Cesar Palacios, Gonzalo Garcia.
Chelsea confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Robert Sanchez (GK), Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, Jorrel Hato, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Joao Pedro.
Main Match Prediction
Fulham +0.5 could be the best bet to have and the latest stats back this up. Take the hosts at -102 on the Asian Handicap for their Premier League clash, with this being a confident selection on the underdogs.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest Premier League team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 50.5% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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2
Chelsea
The teams can be backed at +1050 to play out a 2-2 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
Alex Iwobi (Fulham) has had over 1.5 shots in four straight Premier League matches. We’ve decided to back him on the Overs for Player Shots, with this line looking attractive at odds of +165.
Cole Palmer (Chelsea) has registered five goals in his past eight Premier League games away from home. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +175 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Fulham in their past three games, with the corner count against Chelsea going over 4.5 in their last three away matches. We’re content to wager the -125 for Fulham to cover the Team Corners line as this looks appealing.
Fulham
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up different selections in the following bet builder: Fulham with the +0.5 Asian Handicap, three or more goals to be registered and also Alex Iwobi (Fulham) to manage Over 1.5 shots.
A bet builder provides football punters an option to bet a multiple on the same match. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.
Fulham vs Chelsea Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Chelsea are regarded as having a 50% chance of winning this Premier League clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +102. If you’re searching for a different slant, Fulham are available at +270.
You can back Chelsea at -227 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Fulham are +155 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.
Over and Under 2.5 Goals backers are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -147.
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There’s the chance to back João Pedro at +330 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.
Stats: Last 10 Premier League matches only.
Fulham have collected six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Chelsea haven’t won any of their past four away games. The Blues have collected five defeats, three wins and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
In the last meeting at Craven Cottage, Fulham defeated Chelsea by a 2-1 scoreline. Chelsea have triumphed in four of the previous 6 H2H meetings at Craven Cottage, with Fulham winning the other two.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
| Chelsea Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.20 | 1.50 | 1.70 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Premier League: 07/01 2026 Fulham 2 Chelsea 1
- Premier League: 30/08 2025 Chelsea 2 Fulham 0
- Premier League: 20/04 2025 Fulham 1 Chelsea 2
- Premier League: 26/12 2024 Chelsea 1 Fulham 2
- Premier League: 13/01 2024 Chelsea 1 Fulham 0
- Premier League: 02/10 2023 Fulham 0 Chelsea 2
- Premier League: 03/02 2023 Chelsea 0 Fulham 0
- Premier League: 12/01 2023 Fulham 2 Chelsea 1
- Premier League: 01/05 2021 Chelsea 2 Fulham 0
- Premier League: 16/01 2021 Fulham 0 Chelsea 1
Fulham League Stats
Chelsea League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 6.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
Fulham vs Chelsea Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the Fulham vs Chelsea team news before betting. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups as well as the most recent injury news.
Fulham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Chelsea Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Fulham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Chelsea Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Fulham Substitutes
- 2Kenny Tete
- 6Harrison Reed
- 9Rodrigo Muniz
- 11Kevin
- 19Shea Charles
- 23Benjamin Lecomte
- 30Ryan Sessegnon
- 32Emile Smith Rowe
- 44Luc De Fougerolles
Chelsea Substitutes
- 4Valentin Barco
- 7Pedro Neto
- 8Enzo Fernandez
- 11Jamie Gittens
- 18Danny Welbeck
- 23Geovany Quenda
- 29Pep Chavarria
- 39Mike Penders
- 41Estevao
Previous Fulham Lineups
Previous Chelsea Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Fulham Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Alvaro Arbeloa
Chelsea Player Stats & Squad
Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13:5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16:5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7:4 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6:3 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:9 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:11 | 6 |
| 12 | Man United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8:8 | 5 |
| 13 | Nott’m Forest | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:10 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:11 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:9 | 4 |
| 17 | Bournemouth | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6:8 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1:10 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2:8 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Brighton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Brentford | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 4 | Everton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 6 | Leeds | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 5 |
| 7 | Newcastle | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 8 | Hull | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
| 9 | Chelsea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 10 | Man United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 11 | Ipswich | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 |
| 13 | Liverpool | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 14 | Bournemouth | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 15 | Fulham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 1 |
| 16 | Nott’m Forest | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:2 | 1 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 18 | Aston Villa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 19 | Crystal Palace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:7 | 0 |
| 20 | Coventry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:6 | 0 |
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