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

This is a must-win match for Spur, who will at all cost want to avoid  a third straight defeat and regain their confidence. Fulham's main aim in this fixture is to pick up at least a point so that they do not drop too far from their current position on the table.

In a dramatic turn of events in midweek, Tottenham succumbed to a 5-3 defeat to the defending champions League winners, PSG. Before then, they were hammered 4-1 by London rivals and and hat-trick hero, Eberechi Eze.

Thomas Frank's men must use this opportunity of playing against an inconsistent Fulham team to redeem themselves and get back to winning ways. The Lilywhites only have one win in their last 6 matches (D1, L4).

Fulham, on the other hand, is not faring any better. Although their recent results have been better than their host, the Cottagers have lost 5 of their six away games this season (D1).

Before heading to this match, Fulham were 1-0 winners against Sunderland last week, and this result will serve as motivation for Marco Silva. A win in this match will take the team a step closer towards achieving a finish above the bottom half of the table.

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Recent H2H shows that Fulham has the upper hand against their host with 2 wins in the last 5 matches (D2, L1). The Cottagers were also unbeaten on the two occasions they met again Spurs last season (W1, D1).

However, Tottenham has had the better H2H in the last 15 matches between the two teams. The North London club recorded a total of 9 victories with only 3 defeats (D3). Games between them have often seen the Spurs score at least a goal in most of them.

Cristian Romero was booked in the Spurs match against Arsenal to make it his 5th of the season, and thereby suspended for this fixture. The Tottenham boss will also be without James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma, and Dominic Solanke, all out due to various degrees of injuries.

Thomas Frank will rely on Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso to maintain the defence line in the absence of his suspended experienced defender. Kolo Muani and Richarlison will remain his options for attack.

For Fulham, Sasa Lukic will be back in the starting lineup, having served his suspension in the match against Sunderland. The manager will most likely pair Super Eagles duo Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze as partners in the front line.

Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Bergvall; Simons, Kudus, Richarlison; Kolo Muani

Fulham (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Lukic; Iwobi, Chukwueze, Wilson; Jimenez

Tottenham must avoid defeat at all costs if they wish to maintain the top-half position on the table. However, their visitors will not make it easy for them, considering the extra motivation they come into this fixture with.

Since both teams are not shy in front of the goal, bettors on Livescorebet can stake on both teams to score or the match to produce at least 2 goals.

Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Fulham

Betting tips:

• Bet on Tottenham Hotspur to win

• Both teams to score 

• Over 2.5 goals