Chelsea vs. Fulham Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Chelsea vs. Fulham

After falling short in the initial legs of their EFL Cup semi-finals, Chelsea and Fulham aim for redemption in the Premier League West London derby on Saturday lunchtime.

Chelsea faces a disappointed Stamford Bridge crowd following a 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough, while Marco Silva’s team experienced a trademark Liverpool comeback resulting in a 2-1 loss just one day later.

Scoring four goals without a response against Preston North End in the FA Cup appeared to be an ideal preparation for Chelsea before heading to face another Championship opponent, Middlesbrough. Chelsea made the trip to the Riverside at a time when the Boro squad faced challenges with injuries, ineligible players, and international call-ups.

Chelsea vs. Fulham

Despite the odds being against Michael Carrick’s team in the EFL Cup, the former Manchester United midfielder surprisingly secured another victory over the West London giants on Tuesday evening. The highly-rated Hayden Hackney played a pivotal role in propelling Middlesbrough to a memorable triumph.

What to remember – Chelsea vs. Fulham

Despite Fulham returning from Anfield with pride intact, the defeat to Liverpool highlighted their defensive weaknesses on away grounds. Only Sheffield United (25) have conceded more goals than Fulham’s 23 in away matches.

Chelsea’s attacking display at the Riverside Stadium may not have been impressive, but Pochettino’s team has rekindled their winning form at home. Additionally, they have the advantage of an extra 24 hours of rest, setting the stage for a potential derby delight on Saturday.

Betting tip for Chelsea vs. Fulham

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be more than 2.5 goals in this match.