Chelsea’s firepower too much for a Fulham side yet to keep a clean sheet.
Fulham Form and Insights
Fulham head into this London derby in mixed form, winning just one in three across their opening five league matches. They’ve been generous at the back, conceding more than a goal a game on average, and have yet to shut out any opponent so far this season. There’s plenty of life in their attack, but defensive frailty is a real concern heading into a match of this calibre.
- Goals scored: 1.0 per game
- Goals conceded: 1.33 per game
- Win rate: 33.3%
- Both teams score: 66.7% of games
- Clean sheets: 0% of games
- Expected Goals (last 5): 0
Chelsea Form and Insights
Chelsea arrive at Craven Cottage in early-season mode with only three matches under their belt, so it’s a small sample to draw firm conclusions from. What stands out, though, is their attacking output — they’ve been averaging three and a half goals per game, a remarkable clip even accounting for the limited evidence. Every single one of their games has seen both sides score, which tells you this is a team that creates plenty but hasn’t yet found a way to keep things tight at the back.
- Goals scored: 3.5 per game
- Goals conceded: 3.0 per game
- Win rate: 50.0%
- Both teams score: 100.0% of games
- Clean sheets: 0% of games
- Expected Goals (last 5): 0
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last five meetings between these two have been tight and feisty, with Chelsea edging the head-to-head three wins to two. Notably, Fulham claimed the most recent encounter back in January, so there’s no shortage of needle in this fixture.
Fulham
Chelsea
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | Fulham |
2-1 | Chelsea |
| 2025-08-30 | Chelsea |
2-0 | Fulham |
| 2025-04-20 | Fulham |
1-2 | Chelsea |
| 2024-12-26 | Chelsea |
1-2 | Fulham |
| 2024-01-13 | Chelsea |
1-0 | Fulham |
Our Prediction
Chelsea’s goal threat looks genuinely frightening at this early stage of the season, and Fulham’s defence hasn’t looked solid enough to contain it. The Blues have won half their games and scored heavily in all of them, while Fulham have been leaking goals at home. This feels like a match where Chelsea’s quality in the final third makes the difference.
Back Chelsea to win — their attacking form is the standout story of this fixture and Fulham’s defensive record gives little reason for confidence.
Match Details
- Date25 Aug 2026
- Kick-off03:00 MYT
- CompetitionPremier League
- VenueCraven Cottage, London
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