Fulham vs Chelsea: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 07 January

Betiball's prediction for Fulham vs Chelsea on 07 January 2026 (kick-off: 15:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Fulham vs Chelsea preview before placing your bet.

Fulham vs Chelsea: Starting Lineups Time : 07/01/2026 15:30

Fulham
2 - 1
Finished
Chelsea
90+1' event Adama Traore Diarra / Harry Wilson
90' event Raul Alonso Jimenez Rodriguez
83' event Harrison Reed / Emile Smith Rowe
81' event Harry Wilson
78' event Timothy Castagne
73' event Ryan Sessegnon / Antonee Robinson
73' event Sasa Lukic / Tom Cairney
55' event Raul Alonso Jimenez Rodriguez
46' event Kevin Santos Lopes de Macedo / Jorge Cuenca
45+6' event Jorge Cuenca
45+5' event Harry Wilson Goal cancelled
event 76' Josh Acheampong / Malo Gusto
event 75' João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus / Cole Jermaine Palmer
event 72' Liam Delap
event 65' Reece James / Enzo Fernandez
event 28' Jorrel Hato / Andrey Santos
event 25' Oluwatosin Adarabioyo
event 25' Cole Jermaine Palmer
event 24' Enzo Fernandez
event 22' Marc Cucurella
90+1' event Adama Traore Diarra / Harry Wilson
event 76' Josh Acheampong / Malo Gusto
90' event Raul Alonso Jimenez Rodriguez
event 75' João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus / Cole Jermaine Palmer
83' event Harrison Reed / Emile Smith Rowe
event 72' Liam Delap
81' event Harry Wilson
event 65' Reece James / Enzo Fernandez
78' event Timothy Castagne
event 28' Jorrel Hato / Andrey Santos
73' event Ryan Sessegnon / Antonee Robinson
event 25' Oluwatosin Adarabioyo
73' event Sasa Lukic / Tom Cairney
event 25' Cole Jermaine Palmer
55' event Raul Alonso Jimenez Rodriguez
event 24' Enzo Fernandez
46' event Kevin Santos Lopes de Macedo / Jorge Cuenca
event 22' Marc Cucurella
45+6' event Jorge Cuenca
45+5' event Harry Wilson Goal cancelled
Fulham Fulham
Substitutions
#20 Sasa Lukic
#11 Adama Traore Diarra
#30 Ryan Sessegnon
#6 Harrison Reed
#22 Kevin Santos Lopes de Macedo
#23 Benjamin Lecomte
#35 Samuel Amissah
#18 Jonah Daniel Kusi-Asare
#38 Seth Ky Ridgeon
Fulham Fulham Chelsea Chelsea
16Shots14
5Shots on Goal6
11Fouls6
2Corner Kick11
6Free kick11
1Offside2
3Yellow card3
0Red card1
32Aerial22
4Save3
16Successful Tackles13
8Interceptions8
24Long pass28
1Assist0
4Successful center4
5Substitution4
3Shots off goal5
1Hit The Post2
19Head Success8
8Blocked3
10Tackle8
6Dribbles6
15Throw-in11
561Passes459
101Attacks94
77Dangerous attacks38
0Corner Kicks(HT)4
1BigChances3
0BigChancesMissed2
9ShotsInsideBox11
7ShotsOutsideBox3
46DuelsWon38
1.35ExpectedGoals1.84
1.13xGOpenPlay0.72
0.22xGSetPlay1.12
1.35xGNonPenalty1.84
1.87xGOT1.86
34Touches In Opposition Box22
19AccurateCrosses22
27GroundDuelsWon30
19AerialDuelsWon8
29Clearances30
Chelsea Chelsea
Substitutions
#20 João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
#21 Jorrel Hato
#24 Reece James
#34 Josh Acheampong
#49 Alejandro Garnacho
#12 Filip Jorgensen
#29 Wesley Fofana
#11 Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
#41 Estevao Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonc
Commentary
90+1' Fulham — substitution: Adama Traore Diarra / Harry Wilson
90' Raul Alonso Jimenez Rodriguez - Fulham receive a yellow card
83' Fulham — substitution: Harrison Reed / Emile Smith Rowe
81' Goal! Harry Wilson - Fulham
78' Timothy Castagne - Fulham receive a yellow card
76' Chelsea — substitution: Josh Acheampong / Malo Gusto
75' Chelsea — substitution: João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus / Cole Jermaine Palmer
73' Fulham — substitution: Ryan Sessegnon / Antonee Robinson
73' Fulham — substitution: Sasa Lukic / Tom Cairney
72' Goal! Liam Delap - Chelsea
65' Chelsea — substitution: Reece James / Enzo Fernandez
55' Goal! Raul Alonso Jimenez Rodriguez - Fulham
46' Fulham — substitution: Kevin Santos Lopes de Macedo / Jorge Cuenca
45+6' Jorge Cuenca - Fulham receive a yellow card
45+5' VAR review - Fulham
28' Chelsea — substitution: Jorrel Hato / Andrey Santos
25' Oluwatosin Adarabioyo - Chelsea receive a yellow card
25' Cole Jermaine Palmer - Chelsea receive a yellow card
24' Enzo Fernandez - Chelsea receive a yellow card
22' Marc Cucurella - Chelsea receive a red card

How We Build the Fulham vs Chelsea Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Fulham vs Chelsea on 07 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Fulham vs Chelsea Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Fulham's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Chelsea's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Fulham and Chelsea sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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