West Ham United FC vs Fulham FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

West Ham United FC vs Fulham FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After the bruising defeat to Manchester City, West Ham turn their focus to a London derby against Fulham this Saturday at 8:30 PM IST—their sixth such clash of the season. Having lost every derby so far, the Hammers will be desperate to finally halt that miserable run at the London Stadium. Standing in their way, however, is a confident Fulham side, riding a two-game away winning streak and arriving with momentum firmly on their side.

Current Standings: Both sides head into the contest outside the top ten, but in very different circumstances. West Ham are stuck in the relegation zone in 18th, fighting for survival, while Fulham sit 13th on 23 points, hovering just below the top half. 

Head-to-Head Record : West Ham have held the upper hand in this matchup, winning 17 of the 30 meetings while suffering just six defeats.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

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Like many teams before them, the Hammers were left overpowered by Manchester City’s relentless dominance, slipping to a 3–0 defeat  that marked their 10th loss of the season. City controlled proceedings with 66% possession and 19 shots, eight of which tested the goalkeeper, leaving West Ham with little room to breathe.

There were, however, small signs of resistance after the break. Crysencio Summerville and Freddie Potts injected some life, only to be denied by a composed Donnarumma. Still, positives were few, and the result confirms that West Ham will spend Christmas in the bottom three, regardless of the outcome against Fulham.

Stats that matter 

1. West Ham have conceded at least one goal in their last 14 Premier League matches.
2. The 13 points gained by West Ham is the joint fewest the side has tallied in Premier League at Christmas.
3. The Hammers have lost all their London derbies this season in the Premier League. 

Team News 

West Ham, like many sides at this stage, have been disrupted by international call-ups, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Malick Diouf both away on national duty. The upside for the Hammers is that there are no fresh injury or suspension concerns. 

West Ham Probable XI - Areola (GK); Scarles, Todibo, Killman; Walker-Peters (Defenders); Matheus Fernandes, Potts, Paqueta, Magassa (Midfielders); Summerville, Bowen, (Forwards). 

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Fulham’s win over Nottingham may not have thrilled the fans—no shots on target—but it delivered exactly what the Cottagers needed—three points delivered thanks to ever so reliable Jimenez’  penalty. 

With key players like Bassey, Iwobi, and Chukwueze away at AFCON, the victory was a timely confidence boost. It’s their second straight league win, and now they have a golden chance to make it three in a row against a bottom-ranked side—a feat that eluded them twice this season against Manchester City and Aston Villa. 

Stats that matter 

1. Raul Jimenez’s penalty marked his 11th consecutive conversion, just two shy of setting the Premier League record for most penalties scored in a row.
2. Fulham have won four of their last six Premier League games (L2), as many victories as they enjoyed in their previous 15 games (D2 L9).
3. The Cottagers have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 20 away games in all competitions. 

Team News 

Beyond their AFCON absentees, Fulham will also be without Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz. Marco Silva’s bigger concern, though, is the fitness of in-form Harry Wilson, who has been directly involved in six goals—three goals and three assists—in his last five Premier League outings.

Fulham Probable XI  - Leno (GK) ; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson (Defenders) ; Berge, Lukic, Smith Rowe ; Wilson, Kevin, Jimenez (Forwards). 

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Winning Prediction

West Ham may boast a strong historical edge in this fixture—unbeaten in 13 of their last 14 at the London Stadium (W9, D4)—but current form tells a very different story. A poor season overall and a wretched home record (second-lowest points tally at home) have tilted the balance firmly in Fulham’s favour. That uncertainty is reflected in the odds too, with Fulham favourites at 2.30, West Ham at 3.00, and the draw priced at 3.40. 

Fulham to Win (2-1)

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