Fulham vs West Ham tips and predictions: Irons overpriced and good for goals at Craven Cottage
- George Dempsey
- 9 December 2023
West Ham United will be confident of building on their unbeaten run when they face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon (1400 GMT).
Fulham’s clash with West Ham at Craven Cottage won’t be televised, but the form these sides are showing makes it Super Sunday worthy.
West Ham’s 2-1 win against Tottenham had an element of fortune about it, but the Hammers were clinical when their chances came and are unbeaten in seven of eight.
Marco Silva’s side thrashed Nottingham Forest 5-0 to make it back-to-back wins after beating Wolves 3-2 with a controversial late penalty on Monday Night Football.
Although the Cottagers have struggled to get it together on their travels, they’ve won three of four and four of six at home, scoring 12 goals in those victories.
Their other two wins came against newly-promoted sides in Luton and Burnley, so David Moyes’ Irons rank as stiffer competition.
The most notable trend in West Ham games this season is that both teams have scored in 13 of 15 and 11 of those games had over 2.5 goals.
Fulham may not be known for playing in high-scoring games, but they may embrace a more open game given the confidence they’re playing with. We’ve witnessed 21 goals in their last four.
When you consider the level of opposition both teams have beaten since the start of November, plus West Ham’s record against Fulham, we’d be leaning towards the visitors at odds of approaching 2/1.
Team news
Fulham are relatively injury-free but will be without the services of Issa Diop.
Rodrigo Muniz and Adama Traore will undergo late fitness tests.
Michail Antonio has been ruled out for the visitors but Alphonse Areola could return to the squad after injuring his wrist in training.
Jarrod Bowen is enjoying a prolific start to the season, scoring nine in 14, and should spearhead the attack.
Key stats
- Fulham have scored 12 and conceded nine in their last four matches
- West Ham are unbeaten in six Premier League meetings with Fulham
- Both teams have scored in 13 of West Ham’s 15 Premier League games
- There have been over 2.5 goals in 11 of West Ham’s 15 league games
