Fulham vs. Tottenham Hotspur EPL Match Analysis
The Premier League action heats up as Fulham prepares to host Tottenham Hotspur at the iconic Craven Cottage.
With both teams aiming for crucial points, this showdown promises excitement and intensity for football fans.
Match Preview
Tottenham is eyeing a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season following a crucial victory against Aston Villa in the top-four battle.
Spurs are two points behind Villa in the standings but have the upper hand with a game in hand and a slightly better goal difference after convincingly defeating Unai Emery’s team 4-0 at Villa Park in their last match.
In contrast, Fulham suffered a 2-1 loss to Wolves in their previous outing, leaving them in 12th place, tied on points with Bournemouth in 13th place and trailing Chelsea by four points in 11th.
Fulham will aim to leverage their home advantage, although their track record against Tottenham is dismal, having lost 14 of their last 16 Premier League encounters (with 1 win and 1 draw).
They have not won in nine matches (1 draw, 8 losses) since a 1-0 victory at White Hart Lane in March 2013.
The two teams have faced each other 39 times since 2001, with Tottenham securing 22 wins, while Fulham has emerged victorious on nine occasions, with eight draws.
Recent Form
- Fulham: DWLWWL
- Tottenham Hotspur: WDWLWW
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur to win 3-1
Fulham’s disappointing loss at Molineux last week was not due to a lack of effort but rather a case of missed opportunities that cost them dearly.
They will now face a Tottenham side that kept a clean sheet against a 10-man Villa, marking their first shutout in the Premier League since before Christmas.
- Prediction: Tottenham Win
Postecoglou’s squad previously stumbled at Craven Cottage in cup competitions this season but has shown a penchant for high-scoring away performances and is expected to capitalize on their attacking prowess to push for a Champions League qualification.
- Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
Possible Lineups
Fulham: (4-2-3-1)
Leno;
Castagne, Adarabioyo, Bassey, Robinson;
Reed, Palhinha;
Wilson, Pereira, Iwobi;
Muniz
Tottenham Hotspur: (4-2-3-1)
Vicario;
Porro, Romero, Dragusin, Udogie;
Sarr, Bissouma;
Kulusevski, Maddison, Johnson;
Son
