Struggling Southampton will take a trip to London to face Fulham on matchday 18 of 38 in the Premier League. The venue: Craven Cottage, kick-off: 16:00 UK time, date: 31/12/2022.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Fulham to win either half: YES — 1.59
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 1.74
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Fulham total yellow cards: Over 1.5 — 1.57
The Cottagers head into the game as the favourites, thanks to their current form but there’s a chance they could encounter some issues against Southampton that would limit them to perform well in one half. Fulham won both halves last time out against Crystal Palace at away and it wouldn’t be a stretch to expect them to win in one half against struggling Saints.
Both teams are lacking at the back and their recent games ended with over 2.5 goals each. Fulham’s last two league matches against Manchester United and Crystal Palace ended with over 2.5 goals each. The same can be said of Southampton’s, hence I think this game could end in a similar way.
The Cottages may have recorded one or less cards in each of their last two matches but I think they would get yellow carded at least twice against Southampton.
will want to build on their win at Crystal Palace and will be prone to making some clumsy tackles.
The Cottagers bounced back to winning ways with a comfortable 3-0 win over Crystal Palace, having lost 2-1 at home to Manchester United before the break.
Fulham are safe in the Premier League as they occupy the 8th position with 22 points after 16 matches.
The Saints are in dire need of change of form as they look to turn their season around. Having lost their last four Premier League matches, Southampton are at the bottom of the table with 12 points after 16 matches.
Southampton are struggling at the moment and are anxious to get back to winning ways and they have a chance of doing that against Fulham, although their form screams otherwise. Fulham are in better shape to get the win but the Saints are expected to put up a fight.
Back Fulham to beat Southampton 3-1. The Saints have lost their last three matches 4-1, 3-1 and 3-1 and there’s a reason they could repeat a similar defeat to Fulham.
Back Fulham to get the win or draw. It’s safe to double chance the favourites.
Manor Solomon and Neeskens Kebano are ruled out. Layvin Kurzawa could feature against Southampton.
Goalkeeper: Leno
Defenders: Robinson, Ream, Diop, Tete
Midfielders: Palhinha, Reed, Pereira
Forwards: Willian, Mitrovic, Reid
Valentino Livramento, Romeo Lavia, Juan Larios, Theo Walcott and Alex McCarthy are all injured.
Goalkeeper: Bazunu
Defenders: Walker-Peters, Lyanco, Salisu, Perraud
Midfielders: Ward-Prowse, Diallo, Elyounoussi
Forwards: Djenepo, Adams, Edozie
Where will this match be played?
Monday’s game will be played at the Craven Cottage in London.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for Fulham vs Southampton.