Chelsea vs Fulham Preview, Team News and Prediction

Pulse Sports Team 13:06 - 29 August 2025

Chelsea take on Fulham in a huge London derby clash || Imago (Image credit)

Stamford Bridge is the setting for an exciting West London derby as Chelsea welcomes Fulham.

Both sides enter this match with contrasting starts to their Premier League campaigns.

Chelsea, after a stuttering opening day draw, found their rhythm in a spectacular 5-1 thrashing of West Ham. Fulham, on the other hand, have secured two hard-fought draws in their opening fixtures against Brighton and Manchester United.

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This derby promises to be an intense affair, with Chelsea looking to continue their dominant form and Fulham aiming to pull off an upset against their local rivals.

Alex Iwobi created the decisive goal for Fulham to level the score vs Man United. (Photo Credit: Premier League)

Chelsea Vs Fulham Match Preview/Betting Preview

Key Stats

Chelsea have a dominant head-to-head record against Fulham, losing only three of their 36 Premier League meetings.
The last time Fulham won at Stamford Bridge was in December 2024. They have never won consecutive away games at Chelsea.
Chelsea have a formidable home record, currently unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League matches at Stamford Bridge.

Correct Score Prediction

I am predicting a 3-1 victory for Chelsea. While Fulham will put up a fight, Chelsea's attacking prowess, which was on full display in their last match, will be too much for the Cottagers. Chelsea's home form is also a significant factor, and I expect them to control the game and secure a comfortable win.

Chelsea Vs Fulham H2H

Chelsea have won 25 of their 40 all-time meetings with Fulham.
The last time Fulham won this fixture was in December 2024 at Stamford Bridge.
In their last meeting in April 2025, Chelsea secured a 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage.
A majority of the recent matches between the two sides have seen under 2.5 goals.

Pre-game odds

Chelsea to win: 4/7
Draw: 7/2
Fulham to win: 5/1

Team News Chelsea

Chelsea have a number of injury concerns to contend with. Cole Palmer is a doubt after a groin issue flared up in the warm-up before the last match. Levi Colwill (ACL) is a long-term absentee, and Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile are also expected to miss out. Mykhaylo Mudryk is still serving a suspension.

Team News Fulham

Fulham has some injury concerns of their own. Harry Wilson suffered a foot injury during a recent cup match and is a doubt for the derby. Defender Antonee Robinson is expected to be fit after recovering from an injury and could feature.

Predicted Line-ups

Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Willian, Pedro, Neto; Pedro.

Fulham: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Iwobi, King, Wilson; Muniz.