Fulham vs Liverpool preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

Recent results show that both teams seem to be going on a positive trajectory as they have both been on an unbeaten run in each of their last 4 matches (W3, D1).

Fulham are enjoying a good run of form in the Premier League with victories against Burnley, Nottingham Forest and West Ham before settling for a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on New Year's Day, thanks to an 80th-minute equalizer from T. Cairney.

This impressive run earns the Cottagers 11th place on the table with a win that could potentially push them up to the 6th position. Marco Silva will be highly motivated to pick up a point in this fixture, regardless of how difficult the task is.

Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw against Leeds at Anfield on New year's day, stopping a 5th straight win for the Reds in all competitions.

However, Arne Slot's men are still unbeaten in their last 7 games since the dramatic 4-1 loss to PSV in the Champions League ending of November.

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The last time these two sides met, Fulham won the encounter against Liverpool with a 3-2 scoreline. However, that win was just the second time the Lilywhites tasted victory against the Reds in the last 15 meetings in all competitions.

Fulham will be Josh King and Kenny Tete, who are both sidelined with injuries and are recovering. With the Super Eagles through to the round of 16 of the AFCON 2025, Nigerian stars Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, and Calvin Bassey will still be absent for their club side.

For Liverpool, Mohamed Salah is still with his Egyptian teammates in Morocco for the AFCON, and Alexander Isak is still out with an ankle injury. Florian Wirtz may also miss out on this fixture due to minor discomfort.

Arne Slot will have to rely on the potent attack of French star Hugo Ekitike with the support of Cody Gakpo and Szoboszlai.

Fulham (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Kevin; Jimenez

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gakpo; Ekitike

Both teams are in excellent condition, especially in their last 5 matches, and this fixture will be a strong test for both managers. While the odds on LiveScore Bet and other betting platforms are in Liverpool's favour, we expect the home team to put up a great fight.

Prediction: Fulham 1-2 Liverpool

• Bet on Liverpool to win.

• Over 2.5 goals

• Hugo Ekitike to score.