Chelsea vs. Fulham: Preview, team news, prediction for Premier League match
A West London derby is set to take place at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea welcome Fulham on Match Day 18 of the Premier League.
Both sides are undefeated in their five most recent league matches, although Chelsea hold the enviable position as they enter the match in second place after winning four of their last five in the PL, with their most recent outing a frustrating 0-0 draw at Everton.
Meanwhile, draws have been the order of the month for Fulham, with the Cottagers having drawn four times in their last five league games. Their most recent match was also a scoreless draw, against visiting Southampton, which dropped Fulham into ninth place in the standings.
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Chelsea vs. Fulham: Head-to-head and recent statistics
All-time meetings: 91
Chelsea wins: 52
Draws: 27
Fulham wins: 12
Chelsea hold the advantage in all-time meetings, with 52 wins in 91 matches.
The Blues are even more dominant in home games against their neighbours, having gone undefeated in 19 league matches at Stamford Bridge against Fulham.
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Chelsea vs. Fulham: Team news
Chelsea
Injured: Lavia, James, Fofana, Badiashile, Kellyman
Suspended: None
Fulham
Injured: Tete, Reed, Nelson, Lukic, Berge, Smith-Rowe
Suspended: None
Chelsea vs. Fulham: Prediction
Fulham have been performing well under manager Marco Silva this season, but Chelsea have simply been better.
Add in a 45-year unbeaten run at home against their neighbours, and it adds up to a comfortable victory for Enzo Maresca's men.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Fulham
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