The Premier League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Fulham take on Julen Lopetegui's West Ham United side in an important encounter at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Fulham vs West Ham United Preview
West Ham United are in 13th place in the Premier League standings and are yet to hit their stride in the competition. The Hammers suffered a comprehensive 3-1 defeat against Manchester City in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Fulham, on the other hand, are in 12th place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Cottagers played out a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Fulham vs West Ham United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- West Ham United have a good historical record against Fulham and have won 51 out of the 109 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Fulham's 34 victories.
- Fulham won both their matches against West Ham United in the Premier League last season and scored seven goals, keeping clean sheets in both these matches.
- West Ham United have won 16 of their 28 matches against Fulham in the Premier League - their best win rate against an opponent they have faced at least five times in the competition.
- Fulham have won only three of their last 12 matches in the Premier League, with two of these victories coming against newly-promoted teams.
- Fulham lost only one of their four games after an international break last season.
Fulham vs West Ham United Prediction
Fulham have a strong squad at their disposal and were exceptional against the Hammers last season. Rodrigo Muniz has been impressive for his side and will look to make his mark this weekend.
West Ham United are yet to find their feet under Julen Lopetegui and will need to be at their best in this fixture. Fulham are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Fulham 2-1 West Ham United
Fulham vs West Ham United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Fulham to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: West Ham United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Rodrigo Muniz to score - Yes