Fulham vs West Ham Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Fulham vs West Ham on and what time does it start? Fulham vs West Ham will take place on Sunday 10th December , 2023 – 14:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Fulham vs West Ham? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Fulham vs West Ham on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Fulham vs West Ham
Where can I stream Fulham vs West Ham in the UK? If Fulham vs West Ham is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
FULHAM
Marco Silva’s squad has started to echo the impressive standards that secured them a top-ten finish in the previous season, recording a devastating 5-0 victory against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night. A formidable display, marked by a pair of braces from Alex Iwobi and Raul Jíménez, coupled with a late goal by Tom Cairney, propelled Fulham to their most significant victory of the season.
This commendable performance follows a noteworthy showing at Anfield, where despite an unfortunate outcome, they displayed their mettle by scoring three goals against Liverpool, who managed to net four incredible goals themselves.
Fulham have demonstrated proficiency against teams they are expected to overcome, yet when confronted by stronger adversaries, the Cottagers have fallen short. Their home ground advantage at Craven Cottage has been evident, as most of their victories this season have been secured in front of their home crowd, illustrating their stronger form in familiar surroundings.
WEST HAM
David Moyes aims for his third consecutive away victory this Sunday, riding on the heels of West Ham's impressive triumph over Tottenham on Thursday night. The thrilling comeback, sealed with goals from Jarred Bowen and James Ward-Prowse, turned the tide after Cristian Romero's early opener, propelling West Ham to a 2-1 win.
Following a shaky period in October, West Ham appear to have regained their footing, going unbeaten in their last four league matches, securing three wins during this resurgence. However, defensive solidity remains a point of concern for Moyes, as his team has been unable to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League since their encounter with Sheffield Utd at the close of September, marking their solitary league shutout of the season.
THE TEAM NEWS
FULHAM
Adama Traore and Rodrigo Muniz are nearing a comeback to first-team action, yet their availability will hinge on a decision to be made by their manager, which is expected to be confirmed on Saturday.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Bassey, Ream, Robinson; Reed, Palhinha; Iwobi, Andreas, Willian; Jimenez
UNAVAILABLE: Diop (Injured), Francois (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Traore (Injured), Muniz (Injured)
WEST HAM
David Moyes has shared no fresh team updates, focusing his remarks on goalkeeper Alphonso Areola, who sustained ligament damage to his wrist during training, consequently sidelining him for Thursday night's game and granting Lukasz Fabianski rare Premier League minutes. Areola's potential return for this upcoming clash remains uncertain, with Moyes indicating the possibility but also expressing uncertainty about his availability.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Soucek, Paqueta; Bowen
UNAVAILABLE: Antonio (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Areola (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
This feels a tough game to predict, with both teams finding a decent run of form heading into this tie. Neither side has looked incredibly strong this season with some poor results between the two sides.
However, neither side has looked poor this season either. Fulham’s woes in front of goal seem to have disappeared as they have found the back of the net 11 times in their last three games. West Ham have shown some defensive liabilities in recent weeks, meanwhile, conceding in all of their November and December Premier League fixtures.
TIP: OVER 2.5 GOALS
