Fulham 1-2 Chelsea

Current streaks

Recent form

Fulham

Fulham's recent form has been inconsistent, with the Cottagers struggling to string together consecutive positive results. Despite their mid-table position, they have lost four of their last six matches across all competitions, including a disappointing FA Cup exit to Crystal Palace. Their home form has been a bright spot, with impressive victories over Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage, the former being a high-scoring 3-2 thriller. However, Fulham have been leaking goals, conceding an average of 1.67 per game in their last six outings, whilst only managing one clean sheet. The team's tendency towards high-scoring affairs is evident, with 67% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their attacking prowess, Fulham's defensive frailties have contributed to a negative goal difference over this period, highlighting areas for improvement as they look to secure a top-half finish in the Premier League.

Chelsea

Chelsea have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with a respectable record of three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six games. The Blues have been particularly solid defensively, keeping four clean sheets and conceding only 0.5 goals per game during this period. Their goal-scoring output has been modest, averaging 1.17 goals per game, with a notable trend towards low-scoring affairs as 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals. Chelsea's current 6th position in the league table reflects their inconsistent performances, but their recent unbeaten run of four matches in all competitions suggests they may be finding some stability. The team's Europa Conference League campaign has been a bright spot, with convincing victories against Legia Warszawa and FC Copenhagen highlighting their ambitions in European competition.

Recent home/away form

Fulham

Fulham's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with the Cottagers alternating between wins and losses in their last six matches at Craven Cottage. They've managed to secure three victories and suffered three defeats, showcasing an inconsistent run of results. Notably, Fulham have struggled defensively, keeping only one clean sheet in this period while conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. Their most recent home outing was a high-scoring affair, with Fulham edging out Liverpool in a thrilling 3-2 encounter. However, their FA Cup aspirations were dashed in a heavy 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, who also beat them 2-0 in the league, indicating a particular struggle against the Eagles at home. Despite their inconsistency, Fulham have shown the ability to compete with top sides, as evidenced by their victories over Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea

Chelsea's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with the Blues struggling to find consistency on the road. In their last six away matches, they have managed two wins, one draw, and three losses, showing a vulnerability that has likely contributed to their current 6th position in the league. Notably, Chelsea have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, with 67% of these games seeing over 2.5 goals. The team's defence has been a concern, conceding seven goals in six matches, although they did manage two clean sheets. Their most emphatic victory came in their most recent away game, a 3-0 win against Legia Warszawa in the Europa Conference League, which might signal a potential upturn in their away performances. However, Chelsea's Premier League away form has been particularly poor, with the team failing to score in two of their last three league matches on the road, including a heavy 3-0 defeat to Brighton.