Chelsea vs Fulham Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 30.08.2025
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Chelsea vs Fulham Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 30.08.2025

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
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Chelsea vs FulhamSaturday, August 30, 2025, 7:30 AM EDT
Chelsea odds -182
Fulham odds +480
Draw+350
Both teams to scoreYes -122, No -102 

Chelsea vs Fulham Preview and Team News

Chelsea Team News

Chelsea have enjoyed a solid start to the 2025-26 Premier League campaign. 

Even though they failed to capitalise on their chances and had to settle for a scoreless draw in the opener against Crystal Palace at home, they bounced back with a huge 5-1 victory over West Ham last time out. João Pedro was the star of that win, notching one goal and two assists.

This will be the third straight London derby for Chelsea, and they should be confident about their chances of securing another victory. They’ve won four of their last six games against Fulham at Stamford Bridge, though the most recent meeting at this venue ended in a 1-2 defeat. Since that loss, however, the Blues have gone undefeated in 11 Premier League home encounters (W8, D3).

Enzo Maresca isn’t expected to make too many changes to the side that thrashed West Ham. With Cole Palmer likely to be out with a groin injury, Brazilian wonderkid Willian Estêvão could remain in the XI. 

Plus, captain Reece James should deputise over Malo Gusto at right-back. Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile, Omari Kellyman, and Levi Colwill will remain sidelined.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Fulham (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; James, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Estêvão, Pedro, Neto; Delap.

Fulham Team News

For the second match in a row, Fulham found a way to snatch a point after conceding the opener. They pulled it off in the first Premier League fixture against Brighton when Rodrigo Muniz scored a stoppage-time equaliser, and repeated the feat at home against Manchester United. 

A second-half goal from substitute Emile Smith Rowe allowed the Cottagers to remain unbeaten.

However, the team have been fortunate to secure both draws, as they were outplayed for long stretches by both Brighton and Man United. The lack of depth has also been an issue. 

They’ve yet to sign new players, and manager Marco Silva has been very vocal about that being an issue. Things seem to be working out for Fulham so far, but it remains to be seen whether they can avoid defeat if they’re second-best for a third straight contest.

The squad are expected to be at full strength. The only fitness doubts were Ryan Sessegnon and Antonee Robinson, but both players saw action against Manchester United and should be available for this London derby. However, some rotation in the starting XI can’t be ruled out. Smith Rowe, who scored the equaliser against Man Utd, could return to the lineup over Josh King.

Fulham predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, Rowe, Iwobi; Muniz.

Chelsea vs Fulham Main Match Info

Chelsea vs Fulham Prediction, Odds

Chelsea failed to find the back of the net in their home opener against Crystal Palace despite tallying 19 total shots and a 1.61 xG.

However, they bounced back with five goals against West Ham, and it seems they’ve found their scoring boots. Maresca’s men should be able to find the target early and often against a Fulham side that have struggled defensively in the early stages of the campaign.

The Cottagers have scored in the second half in their two previous matches, and it wouldn’t be surprising if they did so again here. However, Chelsea are simply loaded with talent on both ends of the pitch. They also should be filled with confidence after the West Ham win and are expected to have little trouble securing all three points in front of their fans.

Chelsea vs Fulham Betting Tip

Out of the four fixtures these two sides have played so far in the 2025-26 EPL season, only one has featured over 2.5 total goals. 

However, hadn’t it been for a missed penalty in the Manchester United vs. Fulham match and a plethora of wasted chances by Chelsea in their campaign-opener against Crystal Palace, then the numbers would be looking completely different.

The Cottagers haven’t shown a lot of firepower in their first two league contests, but they’ve found the back of the net in both. 

Meanwhile, the Blues should have control of this game and create numerous scoring opportunities, even with Palmer sidelined. Their total xG of 5.32 after their first two outings backs that up, serving as the best proof of what they can accomplish offensively. 

All things considered, there’s enough evidence from both clubs to believe this clash will produce at least three goals, as long as Chelsea can capitalise on their opportunities. Their two head-to-head meetings in the 2024-25 season ended with three goals.

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