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The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Fulham lock horns with Enzo Maresca's Chelsea side in an important encounter at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
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Chelsea are currently in second place in the Premier League standings and have been in excellent form so far this season. The Blues were held to a disappointing 0-0 stalemate by Everton in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
Fulham, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Cottagers played out a 0-0 draw against Southampton last week and have a point to prove in this match.
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Chelsea vs Fulham Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Chelsea have a good historical record against Fulham and have won 52 out of the 91 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Fulham's 91 victories.
- Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 19 matches at home against Fulham in league competitions, with their previous such defeat against the Cottagers coming by a 2-0 margin in the Championship in 1979.
- Fulham have won only two of their last 34 matches against Chelsea in the Premier League - the lowest win rate by one team against another in the competition during this period.
- Chelsea have lost two of their last three matches on Boxing Day in the Premier League - as many defeats as they had suffered in the 22 such games preceding this run.
- Chelsea have won only two of their last 11 London derby matches on Boxing Day in a run dating back to 1984.
Chelsea vs Fulham Prediction
Chelsea have shown marked improvement under Enzo Maresca and could potentially give Liverpool a run for their money in the title race. The Blues have good players in their ranks and have a point to prove going into this game.
Fulham have a strong squad at their disposal but have stuttered frequently in recent weeks. Chelsea are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this match.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Fulham
Chelsea vs Fulham Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Chelsea to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Chelsea to score first - Yes
