Fulham FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Fulham FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Fulham have won 6 of their previous 10 London derbies (D3, L1), one more than in their previous 49 such games in the competition (W5, D9, L35). The three ex-Gunners, Smith Rowe, Nelson and Iwobi are building a formidable pair, something they couldn’t conduct at Arsenal. To add to their advantage, Raul Jimenez seems to be singing the same song. 

Fulham’s front line have been ruthless this season. Harry Wilson has been a sensational asset coming on as a substitute. The Cottagers completely neutralised their London rivals before the International break and will look to do the same with starman Emile Smith Rowe who is proving to be a bargain for Marco Silva. 

Wolves received the upper hand in their relegation battle against Southampton before the break. Thanks to Matheus Cunha’s brilliant registering a goal and assists, Wolves finally accounted for a win. His 25 yard screamer added pressure on Saint’s boss Russell Martin who has now lost 9 out of 11 Premier League games. 

But now Wolves need to build on this victory and gain some momentum going into an extended period of football. O’Neil’s attacking unit shows a lot of promise but it is his defensive frailties that are proving ineffective. Their win against Southampton not only was their first since April, but it was also the first time they had kept a clean sheet since 258 days. 

Head-to-Head Record: Both teams have met 51 times. Fulham have won 12 of those games. Wolves have won 24 and 15 have ended in a draw. 

Current Standings: Fulham are currently in 7th, vying for a European spot. Wolves are languishing at the bottom of the table in 19th with 6 points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

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Fulham have won just one of their last eight Premier League games against Wolves (D3 L4), though it was in this exact fixture last season (3-2). Fulham are aiming to win three successive Premier League games for the first time since January 2023 (run of four), the only previous time they’ve done so since returning to the top-flight in 2022-23. Only Tottenham (32) have recorded more direct attacks in the Premier League this season than Fulham (31), who scored from such an attack last time out against Crystal Palace. 

Only Manchester City (7) and Nottingham Forest (5) have scored more goals from outside the penalty area in the Premier League this season than Wolves (3), while Fulham have conceded more goals from outside the penalty area than any other side in the division in 2024-25 (5).

All six of Raúl Jiménez’s goal involvements in the Premier League this season (4 goals, 2 assists) have put Fulham one goal ahead, the highest 100% rate in the competition so far this term. Only Dejan Kulusevski (25), Cole Palmer (25), and Bernardo Silva (23) have created more chances from open play in the Premier League this season than Fulham’s Alex Iwobi (22), with his expected assists total from open play of 2.9 the second-highest behind James Maddison (3.2). 

Stats That Matter -  Fulham are ranked 7th in ball possession with 53.7% averaging 15.6 shots per game. The Cottagers score an average of 1.45 goals per match with a shooting accuracy of 35%. Raul Jimenez is the top scorer with 4 goals. Emile Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson have also scored 3 goals each this season. The team has an average of 3.1 saves per game, the 11th best in the season. They have conceded an average of 1.18 goals per match.

Injury list - Sasa Lukic is the solitary man who has been ruled out with a shoulder injury.

Fulham Probable Starting Lineup -  Henderson (GK) Chalobah, Lacroix, Clyne (DEF) Munoz, Devenny, Guehi, Mitchell, Kamada, Sarr (MID) Mateta (FWD).

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Preview

Wolves have won just one of their eight Premier League away games against Fulham (D4 L3), beating them 1-0 in April 2021. Wolves haven’t won successive Premier League matches since February last season, while on the road they’re winless in their last 11 league matches (D4 L7), conceding 28 goals in that time. Wolves have lost seven of their last 10 Premier League matches in London (W3), including both games this season, with those 10 matches averaging 4.5 goals per game (18 for Wolves, 27 against). 

Since the start of last season, only three players have been involved in a higher proportion of their side’s goals in the Premier League than Wolves’ Matheus Cunha (39% - 17 goals, 9 assists), while the Brazilian has netted in each of his last three away league games.

Stats That Matter - Wolverhampton Wanderers are ranked fifth worst in ball possession with 44.1% averaging 10.5 shots per game. The Wolves score an average of 1.45 goals per match with a shooting accuracy of 41%. Matheus Cunha is the top scorer with 5 goals. Jorgen Strand Larsen has also scored 4 goals this season. The team has an average of 3.5 saves per game, the 8th best in the season. They have conceded an average of 2.45 goals per match.

Injury list - Enso Gonzalez, Boubacar Traore, Sasa Kalajdzic, Yerson Mosquera, Hwang Hee-Chan are all unavailable. 

Wolves Probable Starting Lineup -  Sa (GK) Bueno, Gomes, Dawson, Semedo (DEF) Lemina, Gomes, Ait-Nouri, Sarabia, Cunha (MID) Strand Larsen (FWD).

FULHAM FC vs WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS FC
Winning Prediction

Back to back wins for Fulham against Brentford and Palace will give the home side a much needed boost. The Cottagers will go all guns blazing especially coming across a team that is fighting for survival in the Premier League. Wolves need to build from their previous match week but Fulham’s front line might just prove too much for them. If Fulham take their chances early on in the game, it could really prove to be a one sided affair. 

Fulham to Win (2-1)

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