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  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

FA Cup Betting Preview: Fulham vs Southampton

Premier League outfit Fulham host Championship side Southampton at Craven Cottage in the FA Cup fifth round, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Sunday 8 March.

Will Saints Stay in Reach of the Favourites?

Southampton +1 on the Asian Handicap looks like a good plan when they clash with Fulham. The underdogs can be backed at -111 and we benefit if they draw or win, while there’s money back for a single goal defeat.

Fulham 2-1 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Fulham lost their last game, suffering a 1-0 Premier League home defeat to West Ham United at Craven Cottage. The London club had five shots on target and boasted 60% possession.

Southampton got a Championship win in their previous game. It was on their travels where Sheffield Wednesday were beaten 3-1 at Hillsborough. Tonda Eckert's side had six shots on goal and boasted 66% possession, while James Bree, Ryan Manning and Taylor Harwood-Bellis found the net.

In their most recent FA Cup matches, Fulham overcame Stoke City 2-1 away, while Southampton won 2-1 at home to Leicester City in extra-time (1-1 after 90 mins).

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fulham have avoided defeat against Southampton in the past four meetings. Their last encounter saw Fulham enjoy a 2-1 Premier League away victory at St. Mary's. The past 7 H2H matches have included three Fulham victories, two draws and two Southampton wins.

Premier League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
11 Fulham logo Fulham 38 15 7 16 47 51 -4 47:51 52
Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Southampton logo Southampton 46 22 14 10 82 56 26 82:56 80
Fulham – Last 9 League & FA Cup Games

4 wins and 5 losses, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. Fulham have had 54.3% possession and 5.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.1 corners.

Players to Watch

Top scorer Raul Jimenez has found the net 3 times, with Harry Wilson, Alex Iwobi and Kevin getting 2 each. Harry Wilson is the leading assists maker on 2.

Southampton – Last 10 League & FA Cup Games

Southampton have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 13.5 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. The Saints average 55.5% possession, 5.8 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while conceding 0.9 goals from 9.9 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

James Bree, Leo Scienza and Ross Stewart have top scored with 3, while Ryan Manning is next on 2. Leo Scienza has been top assists provider with 5 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Fulham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Benjamin Lecomte (GK), Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, Ryan Sessegnon, Harrison Reed, Tom Cairney, Oscar Bobb, Emile Smith Rowe, Samuel Chukwueze, Rodrigo Muniz.

Southampton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Peretz (GK), James Bree, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Nathan Wood, Ryan Manning, Flynn Downes, Caspar Jander, Tom Fellows, Finn Azaz, Leo Scienza, Cyle Larin.

Fulham vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Fulham vs Southampton with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with Southampton on the Asian Handicap +1 and expect them to win or draw this FA Cup clash. We think there’s a tremendous amount of value when it comes to odds of -111.

Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest FA Cup form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.

Key Fulham vs Southampton FA Cup & league stats:

  • The +1 line has been covered by Southampton in 9 consecutive games.
  • The +1 line has been covered by Southampton in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The +1 line has been covered by Southampton in 12 of their last 19 games on the road.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Fulham in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Fulham in 18 of their last 20 games.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Fulham in 6 of their last 7 games against Southampton.
Southampton +1 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 52.6% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Fulham Fulham logo 1 - 1 Southampton logo Southampton

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +650 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Samuel Chukwueze Over 1.5 Shots -139 BetMGM logo

Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham) has averaged 1.67 shots in his past six games on home soil. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the -139 when it comes to this Player Shots wager.

Latest Samuel Chukwueze Player Prop Odds

Ross Cameron Stewart to Score +360 BetMGM logo

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton) has managed three goals in his past eight matches. There are odds of +360 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Ross Cameron Stewart Player Prop Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Southampton +1 -111
Both Team To Score Yes -179
Player Shots Samuel Chukwueze Over 1.5 -139

We’ve got a same-game multi and the legs include Southampton on the Asian Handicap at +1, BTTS Yes and Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham) to finish with Over 1.5 shots.

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Fulham vs Southampton 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.

Bookies Expecting Fulham to Triumph

Fulham are the shortest price to win this FA Cup clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 66% probability due to their -192 betting odds. At +460, Southampton are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Southampton are +410 here and the draw is +150, with Fulham on offer at +104.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -164.

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Raúl Jiménez Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Raúl Jiménez is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +390. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +145.

Player Goals
Raúl Jiménez (Fulham)
First
+145
Anytime
+390
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Harry Wilson (Fulham)
First
+145
Anytime
+390
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Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham)
First
+155
Anytime
+400
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Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham)
First
+260
Anytime
+750
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Player Shots
Raúl Jiménez (Fulham)
Over 3.5
+104
Under 3.5
-
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Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham)
Over 2.5
-143
Under 2.5
-
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Harry Wilson (Fulham)
Over 2.5
-179
Under 2.5
-
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Cyle Larin (Southampton)
Over 1.5
+123
Under 1.5
-
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Team Stats

Latest FA Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Fulham logo Fulham Stats
Southampton logo Southampton Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

Fulham vs Southampton Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Fulham vs Southampton team news before placing your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the FA Cup together with updated injury news.

Fulham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Southampton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Fulham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

23 Benjamin Lecomte
21 Timothy Castagne 5 Joachim Andersen 15 Jorge Cuenca 30 Ryan Sessegnon
6 Harrison Reed 10 Tom Cairney
14 Oscar Bobb 32 Emile Smith Rowe 19 Samuel Chukwueze
9 Rodrigo Muniz
41 Daniel Peretz
14 James Bree 6 T. Harwood-Bellis 15 Nathan Wood 3 Ryan Manning
4 Flynn Downes 20 Caspar Jander
18 Tom Fellows 10 Finn Azaz 13 Leo Scienza
9 Cyle Larin

Southampton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Fulham Substitutes

  • 1Bernd Leno
  • 2Kenny Tete
  • 3Calvin Bassey
  • 7Raul Jimenez
  • 16Sander Berge
  • 17Alex Iwobi
  • 20Sasa Lukic
  • 24Joshua King
  • 33Antonee Robinson

Southampton Substitutes

  • 11Ross Stewart
  • 17Joshua Quarshie
  • 19Cameron Archer
  • 23Samuel Edozie
  • 25George Long
  • 27Kuryu Matsuki
  • 28Oriol Romeu
  • 38Elias Jelert
  • 48Cameron Bragg

Previous Fulham Lineups

04 Mar Premier League
Fulham 0-1 West Ham
01 Mar Premier League
Fulham 2-1 Tottenham
22 Feb Premier League
Sunderland 1-3 Fulham
15 Feb FA Cup
Stoke 1-2 Fulham
11 Feb Premier League
Man City 3-0 Fulham
07 Feb Premier League
Fulham 1-2 Everton

Previous Southampton Lineups

28 Feb Championship
Sheffield Wed 1-3 Southampton
24 Feb Championship
Southampton 5-0 QPR
21 Feb Championship
Southampton 1-1 Charlton
14 Feb FA Cup
Southampton 2-1 Leicester
10 Feb Championship
Leicester 3-4 Southampton
07 Feb Championship
Southampton 1-0 Watford
Team Squads

Fulham Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Marco Silva

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Alex Iwobi - - - - - - - - - -
Kevin - - - - - - - - - -
Timothy Castagne - - - - - - - - - -
Steven Benda - - - - - - - - - -
Sasa Lukic - - - - - - - - - -

Southampton Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Tonda Eckert

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Aaron Ramsdale - - - - - - - - - -
Oriol Romeu - - - - - - - - - -
Joshua Quarshie - - - - - - - - - -
Juan Larios - - - - - - - - - -
Kuryu Matsuki - - - - - - - - - -
England FlagPremier League Table
Premier League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 38 26 7 5 71:27 85
2 Man City 38 23 9 6 77:35 78
3 Man United 38 20 11 7 69:50 71
4 Aston Villa 38 19 8 11 56:49 65
5 Liverpool 38 17 9 12 63:53 60
6 Bournemouth 38 13 18 7 58:54 57
7 Sunderland 38 14 12 12 42:48 54
8 Brighton 38 14 11 13 52:46 53
9 Brentford 38 14 11 13 55:52 53
10 Chelsea 38 14 10 14 58:52 52
11 Fulham 38 15 7 16 47:51 52
12 Newcastle 38 14 7 17 53:55 49
13 Everton 38 13 10 15 47:50 49
14 Leeds 38 11 14 13 49:56 47
15 Crystal Palace 38 11 12 15 41:51 45
16 Nott’m Forest 38 11 11 16 48:51 44
17 Tottenham 38 10 11 17 48:57 41
18 West Ham 38 10 9 19 46:65 39
19 Burnley 38 4 10 24 38:75 22
20 Wolverhampton 38 3 11 24 27:68 20
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 19 15 2 2 41:11 47
2 Man City 19 14 3 2 45:14 45
3 Man United 19 13 3 3 39:24 42
4 Aston Villa 19 12 2 5 32:22 38
5 Liverpool 19 10 6 3 34:20 36
6 Fulham 19 11 2 6 30:20 35
7 Brighton 19 9 6 4 30:20 33
8 Sunderland 19 9 6 4 25:20 33
9 Brentford 19 8 8 3 33:21 32
10 Leeds 19 9 5 5 29:21 32
11 Newcastle 19 10 2 7 36:30 32
12 Bournemouth 19 7 10 2 29:20 31
13 Chelsea 19 7 5 7 26:25 26
14 Everton 19 6 5 8 26:27 23
15 West Ham 19 6 4 9 27:30 22
16 Crystal Palace 19 4 9 6 19:23 21
17 Nott’m Forest 19 4 8 7 20:23 20
18 Tottenham 19 3 6 10 22:31 15
19 Wolverhampton 19 3 5 11 19:34 14
20 Burnley 19 2 7 10 18:29 13
England FlagChampionship Table
Championship Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 46 28 11 7 97:45 95
2 Ipswich 46 23 15 8 80:47 84
3 Millwall 46 24 11 11 64:49 83
4 Southampton 46 22 14 10 82:56 80
5 Middlesbrough 46 22 14 10 72:47 80
6 Hull 46 21 10 15 70:66 73
7 Wrexham 46 19 14 13 69:65 71
8 Derby 46 20 9 17 67:59 69
9 Norwich 46 19 8 19 63:56 65
10 Birmingham 46 17 13 16 57:56 64
11 Swansea 46 18 10 18 57:59 64
12 Bristol City 46 17 11 18 59:59 62
13 Sheffield Utd 46 18 6 22 66:66 60
14 Preston 46 15 15 16 55:62 60
15 QPR 46 16 10 20 61:73 58
16 Watford 46 14 15 17 53:65 57
17 Stoke 46 15 10 21 51:56 55
18 Portsmouth 46 14 13 19 49:64 55
19 Charlton 46 13 14 19 44:58 53
20 Blackburn 46 13 13 20 42:56 52
21 West Brom 46 13 14 19 48:58 51
22 Oxford 46 11 14 21 45:59 47
23 Leicester 46 12 16 18 58:68 46
24 Sheffield Wed 46 2 12 32 29:89 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 23 17 4 2 51:19 55
2 Ipswich 23 14 8 1 43:17 50
3 Southampton 23 12 8 3 38:19 44
4 Birmingham 23 12 8 3 39:22 44
5 Middlesbrough 23 12 6 5 34:18 42
6 Millwall 23 13 3 7 33:25 42
7 Swansea 23 11 6 6 34:27 39
8 Hull 23 11 5 7 35:34 38
9 Wrexham 23 10 7 6 41:37 37
10 Watford 23 10 7 6 30:27 37
11 Derby 23 10 6 7 31:27 36
12 West Brom 23 8 10 5 28:25 34
13 Stoke 23 9 6 8 34:28 33
14 QPR 23 10 3 10 40:37 33
15 Sheffield Utd 23 9 4 10 38:33 31
16 Bristol City 23 9 4 10 33:31 31
17 Preston 23 8 7 8 28:30 31
18 Charlton 23 9 4 10 23:26 31
19 Portsmouth 23 8 6 9 25:23 30
20 Norwich 23 9 3 11 27:28 30
21 Oxford 23 7 8 8 24:27 29
22 Leicester 23 7 7 9 31:34 28
23 Blackburn 23 4 9 10 19:27 21
24 Sheffield Wed 23 1 7 15 14:44 10

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