West Ham United FC vs Fulham FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

West Ham United FC vs Fulham FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The Hammers have a new man at the helm. If you guessed David Moyes, you’re wrong - because the Scot has made a move North to his ex-club, Everton, to get them out of relegation. West Ham, after suffering numerous defeats have parted ways with Lopetegui and appointed former Brighton and Chelsea boss, Graham Potter. The West Ham board dealt with defeats by Liverpool and then Man City, which amounted to 9 goals conceded. The Hammers have subsequently lost 9 and drawn 5 out of 20 games so far this season. 

The Cottagers extended their unbeaten run to 8 games in the Premier League after an entertaining 2-2 draw against Ipswich. Raul Jimenez scored a brace of penalties to leapfrog Javier Hernandez as the Mexican with the most goals in the competition. Fulham had 32 touches inside Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich box. But unfortunately could not convert and were lucky to have been awarded penalties. The Cottagers have gained 9 points from losing positions this season, and lost 19 points from winning positions. Fulham have been energetic, aggressive and innovative in their style of play. That was on display as they dismantled Watford in the FA Cup by 4 goals to seal a fourth-round spot and add more jubilation to a positive season. 

Head to Head Record - Both teams have played each other 29 times. West Ham have won 16 games, Fulham have won 6, with 7 draws being played out. The Hammers have scored 45 goals against the Cottagers. Fulham have scored 33. This game has also produced 9 red cards. 

Current Standings - West Ham occupy the lower end of the table with 23 points from 20 games. Fulham occupy the top half, sitting in 9th with 30 points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Ham United FC Preview

The Hammers have struggled against Fulham in recent times - drawing once and losing on two occasions. Previous to these 3 Premier League meet-ups, the Hammers triumphed 5 out of 6 times. West Ham have recently seen a slump, while their London foes have escalated to newer heights. West Ham have drawn 2 and lost 3 of their past 5 London derbies. Graham Potter will want to rectify this winless run by opening his Premier League account with a win. 

The Englishman is back in business after 2 years, since he oversaw a heavily invested Chelsea side. The last two London derbies were games to forget for the East London club. A 4-1 defeat to Tottenham and a 5-2 defeat to Arsenal plunged the club into a new low. If West Ham ship 4 goals against Fulham, it will go down as a new record, as no club has previously shipped 4+ goals in 3 consecutive Premier League London derbies before. 

Injury - Antonio, Bowen, Summerville, Emerson, Fullkrug, Todibo. 

West Ham probable XI - Fabianski (GK), Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles (DEF), Soucek, Alvarez, Summerville, Pacqueta, Kudus (MID), Ings (FWD). 

Fulham FC Preview

Before last season’s 2-0 win, Fulham struggled to break West Ham down. The Cottagers were on a 12 match winless run - drawing 4 and losing 8 in the process. Marco Silva’s men have an added advantage when it comes to derbies. They’ve gone unbeaten in 10 Premier League derbies - winning 5 and drawing 5. The Portuguese manager has built an entertaining side, being dubbed a surprise package this season along with Forest and Bournemouth. 

Fulham are on an 8 match unbeaten run, only better by Liverpool and Arsenal. Fulham lack the maturity and experience to see games off. They’re definitely a work in progress team that will surely transform under Marco Silva’s management. Leno will want his midfield and backline to close opponents down quickly, as he sees his side concede the most Premier League goals from outside the box (8). The Cottagers have the potential to climb even higher, if subtle rectifications are paid heed to. 

Mexico’s leading Premier League goalscorer Raul Jimenez netted his 7th and 8th goal of the season against Ipswich. That is still 9 short of the most goals he scored in a single campaign. The ex-Wolves player has netted the most goals against West Ham (6). He can easily reach that target with momentum on Fulham’s side. Helped by Traore, Robinson, Andreas, Smith-Rowe, the Mexican has been involved in plenty of chances and could easily be the highlight of the game against a porous West Ham defence. 

Injury - Nelson, Tete, Berge, Muniz are out injured. 

Fulham probable XI - Leno (GK), Diop, Andersen, Bassey (DEF), Castagne, Lukic, Cairney, Robinson, (MID), Wilson, Jimenez, Iwobi (FWD). 

WEST HAM UNITED FC vs FULHAM FC
Winning Prediction

Fulham have been on the run of their lives. After finishing 13th last season with a total of 47 points, the Cottagers have now amassed 30 points with 18 more fixtures to go. West Ham will need some time to adjust to the new manager’s philosophy. What’s important is for the East London club to tighten things at the back. The Hammers have been leaking in goals. With the firepower that Fulham possess, it’s difficult to see past a Fulham win at the Olympic Stadium. The Cottagers will be fueled by the idea of sealing a European spot. 3 points will take Fulham to 7th, that is if games go their way. 

Fulham FC to Win (1-3)

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