Preview: Fulham vs Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Fulham F.C.) Strength]:
1. Harry Wilson opened the scoring for the team in the last league game. He scored 2 goals in the last 3 league matches, showing good form.
2. Fulham F.C. secured a last-gasp draw against Liverpool F.C. in the last league game. Coming away with a point despite being the pre-match underdogs has provided a significant psychological boost for the squad.
3. Playing in two competitions in a week, Fulham F.C. benefit from consecutive home fixtures, a scheduling advantage that favors their push for more points. Their home record this season is respectable, with 5 wins from 10 league matches at Craven Cottage.
4. Fulham F.C. won the previous 4 games in AH, indicating decent recent trends.

[(Fulham F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Fulham F.C. had BTTS in 5 consecutive games, showing a high likelihood of goals from both ends.
2. Fulham F.C. have 28 points after 20 league games, only 3 points away from Chelsea F.C.

[(Chelsea F.C.) Strength]:
1. Enzo Fernandez emerged as Chelsea F.C.'s hero in their last outing. The Argentine's persistent efforts in stoppage time led to a dramatic late equalizer, securing a vital point away at Manchester City F.C.
2. Chelsea F.C. picked up 16 points on the road in the league this season so far, more than their home points in the league (15 points).
3. Chelsea F.C. won 2-0 over Fulham F.C. at home in their first league encounter this season, taking the lead.

[(Chelsea F.C.) Neutral]:
1. With Chelsea F.C. yet to finalize a permanent manager, interim boss Calum McFarlane is expected to remain in the dugout for the midweek league fixture.
2. Chelsea F.C. had BTTS in 5 consecutive games, showing a high likelihood of goals from both ends.
3. Chelsea F.C. are sitting 5th in the Premier League, 3 points away from 4th-placed Liverpool F.C.
4. There were goals scored at halftime in Chelsea F.C.'s 5 consecutive league games.

[(Chelsea F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Chelsea F.C. managed to escape the weekend's heavyweight clash with a 1-1 draw against Manchester City F.C., which means they are now on a four-match winless streak across all competitions.

[Tips]:
Both sides head into this clash following dramatic late equalizers in their previous outings.

Fulham F.C. snatched a draw against Liverpool F.C. thanks to a sensational long-range strike from substitute Harrison Reed.

However, after back-to-back tests against league powerhouses, it's hard to say if their luck will hold out indefinitely.

Chelsea F.C. also secured a last-gasp draw against Manchester City F.C., a result that prevents them from falling further behind the title contenders.

As they face Fulham in this midweek fixture, the Blues still hold a clear advantage in terms of overall squad depth.

Combined with the current AH line, an away victory is favored.

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