The Matchday 31 clash in the Premier League between Fulham and Liverpool will take place on April 6 at Craven Cottage in London. Fulham vs. Liverpool: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Fulham
Marco Silva's side visited Arsenal in the last round and lost 1-2 to their London rivals. The team has been alternating wins and losses lately, resulting in a ten-match uncompromising series in the league (5 wins and 5 losses). The Londoners are currently in ninth place, trailing the European competition zone by five points.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in Fulham's last seven Premier League games.
- Both teams scored in 14 of the last 19 matches involving the Londoners in the league.
- The club has not lost in 7 of their last 9 home Premier League matches (3 wins and 4 draws).
Predicted lineup for Fulham (4-2-3-1)
Bernd Leno – Antonee Robinson, Joachim Andersen, Issa Diop, Timothy Castagne – Sander Berge, Jorge Cuenca – Adama Traore, Emile Smith Rowe, Sasa Lukic – Raul Jimenez.
Liverpool
Arne Slot's men are only gaining momentum as the season approaches its end. The team comes into this match following a four-game winning streak in the league, having first beaten Manchester City 2-0 away, then successively defeating Newcastle (2-0), Southampton (3-1), and Everton (1-0) at home. Additionally, Liverpool remains unbeaten in the Premier League for 26 matches (19 wins and 7 draws). Notably, the team needs just 13 more points in the remaining eight rounds to secure the league title.
- The club opened the scoring in 8 of their last 10 Premier League games.
- Liverpool has scored at least two goals in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches.
- The team has a 17-match unbeaten run away from home in the league (10 wins and 7 draws).
Predicted lineup for Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
Caoimhin Kelleher – Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, Ibrahima Konate, Curtis Jones – Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister – Dominik Szoboszlai, Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah – Diogo Jota.
Referee
Chris Kavanagh (England)
Matches – 19 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 98;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.2;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 16%.
Fulham vs. Liverpool: Match Prediction
The tournament motivation is greater for the London club, which hopes to jump into the European competition zone by the end of the season. With favorable outcomes, Marco Silva's side could even finish in the top four. However, to achieve this, they need to win, attack more, and earn points even against Premier League leaders. A draw will suffice for Liverpool, given their significant lead over the nearest pursuer, but the team does not intend to slow down and will continue to play in their attacking style.
In the past two years, Liverpool failed to score away only against their city rivals Everton. So, without a doubt, Liverpool will not leave this match without goals. Fulham scored in 11 of their last 13 league matches and in 12 of their last 15 home Premier League games. Also, note the head-to-head encounters between these opponents in the Premier League: in the last six meetings at Craven Cottage, both teams consistently found the net.
My prediction – Both teams to score – Yes
