The upcoming match between Fulham and Luton Town at Craven Cottage is set to be a thrilling encounter as Marco Silva’s side seeks their first home win of the 2023-24 Premier League season.
Fulham suffered a heavy defeat against Manchester City in their last match, while Luton Town also faced a loss against West Ham United.
Fulham had a tough game against Manchester City before the international break. Despite a controversial goal, the Cottagers were unable to turn the tides in their favor.
Tim Ream managed to level the score after Julian Alvarez’s opener, but Erling Haaland’s second-half hat-trick sealed Fulham’s fate, leaving them with only one win from their first four Premier League fixtures.
Currently occupying the 13th position on the table, Fulham’s defense has struggled, conceding 10 goals so far this season.
Luton Town, on the other hand, is yet to secure a point in the Premier League. Ranked 19th, they have had a challenging start to the season with three consecutive losses.
Their most recent defeat came against West Ham, where they managed to score a late consolation goal but fell short of a comeback. With only two goals scored and a poor away record in the top flight, Luton will be eager to turn their fortunes around.
In head-to-head encounters, Fulham has dominated Luton Town, remaining undefeated in the last seven meetings between the two teams.
Luton’s last visit to Craven Cottage resulted in a humiliating 7-0 defeat. However, this time around, Luton will be determined to break their losing streak and prove themselves against a strong Fulham side.
Team News:
Fulham’s Alex Iwobi is doubtful for the match due to a thigh injury, while Tom Cairney and Sasa Lukic are also touch-and-go for the game. Joao Palhinha could make a return to the squad after missing the previous match.
Luton Town expects debut appearances from Albert Sambi Lokonga and Teden Mengi. Daniel Potts, Jordan Clark, Gabriel Osho, and Tom Lockyer are confirmed absentees.
Predicted Lineups:
Fulham:
- Leno
- Tete
- Diop
- Ream
- Robinson
- Reed
- Palhinha
- Wilson
- Pereira
- Decordova-Reid
- Jimenez
Luton Town:
- Kaminski
- Kabore
- Andersen
- Burke
- Lockyer
- Bell
- Nakamba
- Sambi Lokonga
- Chong
- Morris
- Adebayo
Prediction:
Considering both teams’ defensive vulnerabilities and Fulham’s injury concerns in midfield, it could be a challenging game for them.
Nevertheless, after the international break, Fulham is expected to bounce back and secure a much-needed victory. Our prediction is a 3-1 win for Fulham over Luton Town.
