Chelsea’s English Premier League journey has been hit-and-miss. They finished third in the 21-22 season, then dropped to 12th position next season, and moved up to the sixth position last season.
Fulham too has had several ups and downs. They were relegated after finishing 18th in the 2018–19 season. They returned in 2020–21 but got relegated again for one season. They bounced back from the second relegation, finishing 10th in the 2022–23 season, but dropped to 13th last year.
With the current season of the Premier League well underway, Chelsea and Fulham have played 16 matches each. According to the current standings (accurate to the time of publishing), Chelsea is in the 2nd position with 34 points, while Fulham is eighth with 24 points.
They face each other on Thursday, 26 December. Will the Blues, as team Chelsea is popularly known, be able to repeat the success of last season? Or will the Cottagers (nickname for Fulham) pull a surprise win? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Premier League – Chelsea vs Fulham match.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024
- Time: 3:00 PM (UK time)
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, Fulham
- Where to watch in the UK: Sky Sports
Chelsea: Analysis and Team Preview
The Blues are known to change their manager frequently. Ever since Frank Lampard’s departure in January 2021, the team is now on to its fourth manager, Enzo Maresca, who joined in July 2024.
Their last manager Mauricio Pochettino was removed for failing to take Chelsea to a top-four finish, a standing that guarantees a spot in the UEFA Champions League. They also lost the finals of the Carabao Cup last season.
This season, the team is performing strongly under Maresca. Chelsea has scored 37 goals following Maresca’s possession-based style of football. They are currently on a seven consecutive win streak.
Strikers Nicolas Jackson (9 goals, 3 assists), and Noni Madueke (5 goals, 3 assists) have been leading the charge alongside midfielder Cole Palmer (11 goals). Palmer is now the third-highest goal scorer in the entire Premier League this season, just behind Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (13), and Man City’s Erling Haaland (13).
However, Palmer is struggling with muscle fatigue, so we might see him resting in a few matches.
Fulham: Analysis and Team Preview
The Cottagers currently have 6 wins, 4 losses, and 6 draws to their credit. With 24 points, they stand in 8th place on the league table.
While the Cottagers are not seen as contenders for the title this season, they still have a decent chance of finishing in the top six.
Fulham manager Marco Silva has been with the team since July 2021. He was signed soon after the club was relegated from the Premier League. He brought the team back to the top tier in the 2022–23 season, where they have continued playing since then.
Fulham had notable departures this season including midfielders Tosin Adarabioyo to Chelsea and João Palhinha to Bayern Munich. To bolster the squad, Silva has brought midfielder Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal. Smith has scored three goals and made two assists this season.
Strikers Alex Iwobi and Raúl Jiménez are leading the attack for Fulham with five goals each. However, their defence is still weak, and they have conceded 22 goals while scoring 24 goals in 16 matches.
Defender Joachim Andersen, who managed to save eight goals, and midfielder Andreas Pereira (2 goals scored, 13 saved) will be missing from the match against Chelsea due to injury and disciplinary action respectively. Striker Reiss Nelson has been ruled out till mid-February due to a hamstring injury.
Chelsea and Fulham: Recent Results
Chelsea
- Won against Shamrock Rovers 5-1 (Europa Conference League, 20 December)
- Won against Brentford 2-1 (16 December)
- Won against Astana 3-1 (Europa Conference League, 12 December)
- Won against Tottenham 4-3 (8 December)
- Won against Southampton 5-1 (5 December)
Fulham
- Draw with Liverpool 2-2 (14 December)
- Draw with Arsenal 1-1 (8 December)
- Won against Brighton 3-1 (6 December)
- Draw with Tottenham 1-1 (1 December)
- Won against Wolverhampton 4-123 November)
Premier League Season Highlights
| Chelsea | Stats | Fulham |
| 2 | League position | 8 |
| 10 | Matches Won | 6 |
| 4 | Drawn | 6 |
| 2 | Lost | 4 |
| 34 | Total points | 24 |
| 37 | Goals scored | 24 |
| 19 | Goals conceded | 22 |
| 18 | Goal difference | 2 |
Chelsea vs Fulham: Recent Head-to-Head Meetings
| Date | Result |
| 13/01/24 | Chelsea 1–0 Fulham |
| 03/10/23 | Chelsea 2–0 Fulham |
| 31/07/23 | Chelsea 2–0 Fulham |
| 04/02/2023 | Chelsea 0–0 Fulham |
| 13/01/2023 | Fulham 2–1 Chelsea |
Both teams have faced each other 84 times in all competitions. Chelsea has won 49, drawn 26, and lost 9 matches against Fulham. While, historically, Chelsea has maintained the upper hand, Fulham is also a strong team – so punters should be prepared for a close match.
Statistical Insights
- Chelsea is averaging 2.3 goals per game this season
- Fulham is maintaining a 1.5 goals-per-match average
Chelsea vs Fulham: Odds as per 7bet
| Chelsea (1) | x | Fulham (2) |
| 12/25 | 15/4 | 19/4 |
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