Prediction: Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Prediction: Fulham to win 1-0
Best Odds: 13/2
Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers will face each other in the Premier League this week. The match between the Cottagers and the Wanderers will be held at Craven Cottage in London and will kick off at 8pm UK time on Friday.
Fulham
Fulham won promotion from the Championship to the Premier League at the end of the last season. Many expected the Cottagers be frighting for survival in the top flight of English football this campaign, but under manager Marco Silva, the London club are on a roll. There is a very good chance that Fulham will end playing in Europe next season.
Marco Silva’s side are sixth in the Premier League table at the moment with 38 points from 24 matches. Fulham are just three points behind fifth-placed Newcastle United, who have played 23 games, and only four points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.
Fulham will head into the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage in London on the back of a 1-0 win against Brighton and Hove Albion away from home in the league. It came after a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage in London in the Premier League and followed a 3-2 defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the FA Cup fourth-round replay.
Team News:
Fulham are likely to line up in 4-2-3-1 formation against Wolverhampton Wanderers in London. Willian will continue to keep his place on the left of an attacking midfield three. Former Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno will start between the sticks as usual, and so will Joao Palhinha in central midfield.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been doing well in the Premier League since their promotion from the Championship… until this season. Not so long ago this season, it seemed like Wolves were doomed, but things have steadily improved in recent weeks, and it now looks like the Wanderers will retain their English top-flight status for next season.
Julen Lopetegui’s side are 15th in the Premier League table at the moment with 23 points from 23 matches. Wolves are three points above the relegation zone. The Wanderers have the likes of Everton, West Ham United and Leeds United below them in the standings.
Wolves will head into the Premier League game against Fulham at Craven Cottage in London on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Molineux Stadium in the league. It followed a 2-1 victory over Southampton away from home at St.Mary’s Stadium in the league and came after a 3-0 victory over Liverpool in front of their own fans.
Team News:
Wolverhampton Wanderers are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Adama Traore will start on the right of an attacking midfield, with Joao Moutinho deployed in a more central role. Ruben Neves will be in central midfield. Jose Sa will be in goal like usual.
Key Factors to Consider
Fulham have scored 35 goals in 24 Premier League matches.
Fulham have conceded 30 goals in 24 Premier League matches.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have won 3 of their last 5 Premier League games.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have conceded 32 goals in 23 Premier League games.
Aleksandar Mitrovic has scored 11 goals and given 1 assists in 19 Premier League matches.
Conclusion
Wolverhampton Wanderers have done extremely well under Julen Lopetegui, and it does now look likely that they will not get relegated to the Championship at the end of the season. Fulham won promotion to the Premier League at the end of last season and have defied expectations so far this campaign. It is very likely that the London club will eke out a narrow win from this game.
Prediction: Fulham to win 1-0
Best Odds: 13/2
