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Fulham vs Arsenal: Prediction and Betting Tips with Odds of 3.10
In the London derby on December 8, Fulham will play Arsenal at home. The Cottagers managed to impose a fight on the Gunners in the two previous face-to-face confrontations and did not lose. According to what scenario will events on the field develop today and what are the best bets to choose? - the answer is in our forecast. Also, the star expert of the site Roman Pavlyuchenko shares his opinion on the game
Command Analysis
Fulham
EnglandCurrent form
Fulham are usually among the strong mid-table teams in the Premier League, having collected 22 points in 14 rounds. Of course, the Cottagers do not lose hope of finishing in the European Cup zone, while the chances for this are still good, given the gap from the coveted six is only one point.
In the two previous rounds, Marco Silva charges did not lose. First, there was a fighting draw in the London derby with Tottenham (1:1). Then, they managed to win at home against Brighton (3:1). It should be noted that in the last five rounds, the "cottagers" suffered only one defeat, and a very unexpected one, from Wolverhampton at home with a crushing score of 1:5.
It is not the first season that https://www.fulhamfc.com target=_blank rel=noopener>Fulham has successfully played home matches. At Craven Cottage, the Londoners scored 13 points and suffered only two defeats. In home matches, the Cottagers play in a fairly open manner, they scored 13 goals in seven matches, but also conceded 12 times.
Disqualifications and injuries
Cairney is suspended, Andersen is out through injury and Reed is out on loan, while Nelson remains a doubt.
Interesting trends for betting
- In two of the last three matches, Fulham have drawn with their opponents in the first half
- In eight of the previous nine matches of the "cottagers" in the Premier League, both teams scored goals
- At least two goals have been scored in the second half in seven of Fulham last eight Premier League games
Probable line-up: Leno - Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson - Pereira, Lukic - Iwobi, Smith-Rowe, Wilson - Jimenez.
Arsenal
EnglandCurrent form
Arsenal have overcome their slump and after the international break for national team matches, they are showing impressive play and results in all tournaments. At the moment, the Gunners are on a winning streak of four matches, and all victories have been achieved with an advantage of at least two goals. It is noticeable that the Londoners have improved their attack, play more boldly up front, and are not afraid to concede. Plus, the team clearly works out in standard situations, for example, two goals against Manchester United were scored after corners (2:0).
In the Premier League standings, Mikel Arteta men continue to pursue Liverpool. They have 28 points, the same as Chelsea, and the Merseysiders are seven points ahead. It is obvious that the gap is significant, and the Gunners have virtually no room for error. Today, Arsenal has a crucial game against Fulham, which last season gave the Gunners only one point in two head-to-head matches in the championship, thus hindering their fight for the title.
In the Champions League, Arsenal thrashed Sporting 5-1 away in the last round and are currently in seventh place. They have an important home game against Monaco ahead of them this week.
Disqualifications and injuries
White and Tomiyasu are injured and will not play today. Gabriel and Calafiori are questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- Arsenal have won in the first half in three of their last four matches
- Arsenal have scored at least two goals in seven of their last ten Premier League games
- The Gunners have suffered just two defeats in their last 20 Premier League games.
Estimated line-up: Raya – Timber, Saliba, Kiver, Zinchenko – Odegaard, Partey, Rice – Saka, Havertz, Trossard.
Trends
Arsenal to score in the second half
Arsenal have scored in the second 45 minutes in four of their last five matches
1.43Arsenal Total Corners Under 4.5 Bet
This bet has played in six of the previous eight head-to-head meetings at Fulham in the Premier League
2.65Bet Exact score 0:3
Arsenal have won two of their last three head-to-head matches with this score
12.00Bet Goals in both halves – yes
The bet was successful in the two previous head-to-head matches
1.63Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
In four of the last five matches of the hosts, more than one goal was not scored in the opening 45 minutes
1.53Tip and bets
Last season in the Premier League, Fulham avoided defeats from Arsenal twice - a draw and a win. Of course, the hosts in the derby should not be underestimated, but we still start from the Gunners and their excellent current form. Mikel Arteta team is on the move now, a lot is going well in attack, you can see the clear use of set pieces. In general, Arsenal is superior to the upcoming opponent in class, has no right to make a mistake now, considering that they are chasing Liverpool. In a difficult fight in the derby, the visitors are capable of taking three points.
Our prediction is Arsenal win with odds of 1.67
Bet on total
Arsenal are on a four-game winning streak, scoring more than two goals in three of those games. The Gunners have no problems attacking and are quite capable of breaking down the defence of their upcoming opponent three times.
The second bet is Arsenal individual total goals over two with odds of 2.20
Bet on the exact difference in the score
Arsenal have won three of their last four games by two or three goals. With some excellent attacking play, the Gunners are well-positioned to secure another comfortable win and avoid a tense ending.
Prediction: Arsenal win by two or three goals with odds of 3.10
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