The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this week as West Ham United take on an impressive Fulham side in an important encounter at the London Stadium on Tuesday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
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Fulham are in ninth place in the Premier League standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side eased past Watford by a 4-1 scoreline in the FA Cup over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
West Ham United, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table at the moment and have been in poor form this season. The Hammers crashed out of the FA Cup in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
West Ham United vs Fulham Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- West Ham United have a good historical record against Fulham and have won 51 out of the 110 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Fulham's 34 victories.
- After a run of five victories in six matches against Fulham in the Premier League, West Ham United are winless in their last three such games in the competition.
- Fulham were on a winless run of 12 matches away from home against West Ham United in the Premier League before they won this exact fixture by a 2-0 scoreline last season.
- West Ham United are winless in their last five London derby matches in the Premier League and have conceded nine goals in their last two such games in the competition.
- Fulham are unbeaten in their last 10 London derby matches in the Premier League.
West Ham United vs Fulham Prediction
West Ham United are in the midst of a transition and will need to make amends ahead of a run of challenging fixtures. The Hammers have a mountain to climb this season and will need to come together as a unit under Graham Potter.
Fulham have a formidable squad at their disposal and have been excellent in derby matches in the recent past. The Cottagers are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: West Ham United 1-2 Fulham
West Ham United vs Fulham Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Fulham to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Fulham to score first - Yes