Chelsea vs Fulham Preview - Chelsea tipped in London derby

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Chelsea recently won the FIFA Club World Cup against PSG.
Chelsea is expected to win against Fulham at home.
Key player Joao Pedro is in great form, scoring 6 goals in 6 matches.

Chelsea are tipped to win on Saturday (Getty)

Chelsea vs Fulham Tips

Chelsea dominated against West Ham last time out and will fully expect three points at the Bridge. Fulham offer plenty of threat, but the Blues should handle it.

Chelsea vs Fulham Tips
Head to Head
Chelsea Form
Fulham Form

Chelsea have won 7 of their last 9 matches.
Chelsea have won 4 of their last 5 matches against Fulham.
Chelsea’s Joao Pedro has scored 6 goals in his last 6 matches.

Head to Head

Chelsea have a 37-5 advantage against Fulham with 18 draws in 60 matches.

They last met in December 2024, the game being won by Fulham 2-1.

Chelsea Form

Winning the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 against PSG 3-0 was a massive confidence boost for Chelsea, hoping to be one of the EPL title contenders this season.

Enzo Maresca’s side kicked off the new campaign with a disappointing 0-0 home draw against Crystal Palace in mid-August, having 1.61-0.66 xG, 71% possession and 19-11 shots in this London derby.

The Blues bounced back in style by humiliating West Ham 5-1 on the road last Friday, Joao Pedro starring with one goal and two assists.

Fulham Form

Fulham kicked off their Premier League campaign with a 1-1 road draw at Brighton & Hove Albion, Rodrigo Muniz saving the day with his 97th minute equalizer.

The same player broke the deadlock in the second round by scoring an own goal against Manchester United at Craven Cottage, but Emile Smith-Rowe found an equalizer in the 73rd minute, which was the final score.

Marco Silva’s side was involved in the League Cup action during the mid-week, having no problems at home against Bristol City 2-0, Raul Jimenez and George Tanner (own goal) appearing on the scoresheet.

Verdict

Chelsea v Fulham

Chelsea delivered sensational performances at the CWC and followed up with a 5-1 win over West Ham last week. I will back them to keep the momentum going and take three points against Fulham.

With Cole Palmer absent, Joao Pedro is expected to spend more time inside the box, making him a strong option in the anytime goalscorer market.

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