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Fulham vs Tottenham Hotspur: Preview and Prediction

Fulham will host Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on Sunday, looking to build on recent wins over Stoke City and Sunderland.

They ended their losing streak with consecutive victories, which will have given them a much-needed confidence boost.

Meanwhile, Tottenham are coming into this game on the back of three consecutive defeats against Manchester United, Newcastle, and Arsenal. They are lacking in form and confidence right now, and this will be a challenging game for them. Tottenham are in the league table, and they are without a win in their last six Premier League matches. It will be interesting to see if they can step up their performance levels and grind out a positive result away from home.

Fulham have done well against Tottenham, picking up three wins and a draw from the last four meetings between the two teams. Tottenham have a dreadful record against them, and this one is likely to be another challenging affair.

Team News & Tactics

Fulham

Samuel Chukwueze misses out with a calf injury, and Kevin is also on the sidelines for the hosts. Fulham will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Bernd Leno in goal.

Timothy Castagne and Antonee Robinson will start as the full-backs here, and they will look to help the team both defensively and in the final third. Joachim Andersen will start alongside Jorge Cuenca at the heart of the defence.

As for the midfield unit, Sander Berge and Harrison Reed will add defensive cover and physicality in the middle of the park. They will look to win the ball back for their side.

Emile Smith Rowe will start as the attacking midfielder here, and he will look to create opportunities for his teammates in the final third. Oscar Bobb and Harry Wilson will start on the flanks, and they will look to add pace and flair to the side.

Raul Jimenez will lead the Fulham attack.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Berge, Reed; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Bobb; Jimenez

Tottenham Hotspur

James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are unavailable due to their long-term knee injuries. Ben Davies has a leg injury. Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert, Destiny Udogie, and Rodrigo Bentancur also have injury problems. Lucas Bergvall is out with an ankle injury. Cristian Romero remains suspended.

Tottenham Hotspur will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal. Pedro Porro and Djed Spence will start as the full-backs. They will look to help out defensively and contribute in the final third as well. Meanwhile, Kevin Danso and Micky van de Ven will start in central defence.

As for the midfield unit, Joao Palhinha will add defensive cover and physicality alongside Conor Gallagher. They will look to keep things tight in the middle of the park.

Xavi Simons will start in the attacking midfield role, looking to link the midfield to the attack.

Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani will add pace, flair, and unpredictability from the flanks.

Dominic Solanke will lead the line for Tottenham Hotspur.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Danso, van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Gallagher; Richarlison, Simons, Kolo Muani; Solanke

Key Stats

  • Tottenham have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 7 matches (Premier League).
  • Tottenham are without a win in five of the last six matches against Fulham.
  • Fulham have picked up three wins from the last six matches in all competitions.
  • Tottenham have picked up one from the last six matches in all competitions.

Player to watch out for

Harry Wilson

The Fulham attacker is in excellent form right now, and he will look to make his mark in the final third. Tottenham have been quite vulnerable defensively, conceding 41 goals in 27 league matches. Wilson is likely to get opportunities in the final third, and he will look to create chances for his teammates and find the back of the net as well. Tottenham will need to keep him quiet if they want to get a good result here. Given his form and confidence right now, he could make a defining impact for his team.

Prediction

Fulham 2-1 Tottenham

Both teams will be fighting for a victory here, and this is likely to be a cracking contest. Fulham have won two in a row and will look to extend that run now. They are 10th in the league table, and they will hope to finish in the top half. On the other hand, Tottenham could be dragged into the relegation battle if they continue to drop points. A club of their stature should be doing a lot better. They will be desperate for a win here. Both teams will look to play for the three points, and an open game is expected. The two teams will get on the score sheet, but the home side is likely to edge this one.

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