{"id":3973,"date":"2026-08-22T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/fulham-vs-chelsea-predictions-picks-odds-24-08-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T19:00:00","slug":"fulham-vs-chelsea-predictions-picks-odds-24-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/fulham-vs-chelsea-predictions-picks-odds-24-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Fulham vs Chelsea Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &#8211; 24\/08\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/premier-league.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">Premier League<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/fulham.png\" alt=\"Fulham\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Fulham<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">24 Aug 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">19:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/chelsea.png\" alt=\"Chelsea\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Chelsea<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Chelsea to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.21<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Continue<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/1xbet.com.png\" alt=\"1xBet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/fulham.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Fulham<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/chelsea.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Chelsea<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fulham vs Chelsea Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &ndash; 24\/08\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/premier-league.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">Premier League &middot; 1<\/div><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 24 Aug 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Craven Cottage<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-cmp\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-oc-title\">Fulham vs Chelsea &ndash; Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-oc-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oc-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\">Bookmaker<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">1<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">X<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">2<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\">Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>1xBet<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.33<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.81<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.21<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Continue<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>Stake<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">4.00<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\">3.75<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">1.83<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Continue<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>bc.game<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\">3.85<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"draw\">3.85<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"away\">1.84<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Continue<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">X2: Double Chance Draw or Chelsea<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.21<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on 1xBet<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/1xbet.com.png\" alt=\"1xBet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 23 Aug 2026 at 17:24 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> Premier League<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> Regular Season, 1<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 24 Aug 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 19:00 UTC<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Craven Cottage<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fulham vs Chelsea Preview<\/h2><p>Fulham begin life under new manager &Aacute;lvaro Arbeloa at Craven Cottage, a daunting assignment given the significance of this West London derby. The Cottagers finished fifth last season with a mixed run of form, but the summer departures of Raul Jimenez and Harry Wilson have stripped their attack of proven contributors. New arrivals Gonzalo Garc&iacute;a and C&eacute;sar Palacios, both from Real Madrid's academy, will need time to gel in a revamped forward line.<\/p><p>Chelsea arrive with Xabi Alonso taking charge of his first Premier League fixture, a moment Indian football fans will watch keenly. Five intensive training sessions this week have targeted match sharpness for late returnees and new signings Maxence Lacroix and Morgan Rogers. Jo&atilde;o Pedro looks sharp after a pre-season brace against Real Sociedad, though the decision around Enzo Fernandez's starting role adds intrigue. Chelsea's recent form reads poorly, yet this derby offers a stage for renewal.<\/p><div id=\"mux-recommended-bets\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-sc-header\"><h3>Recommended Bets<\/h3><\/div>\n    <table class=\"mux-sc-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>1xBet<\/th><th>Stake<\/th><th>bc.game<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td><strong>Fulham to win<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.33<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">4.00<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\">3.85<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Under 2.5<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.36<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"under_2_5\">2.26<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BTTS Yes<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.52<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\">1.01<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\">1.57<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 23 Aug 2026 at 17:24 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><p>Chelsea's historical superiority in this fixture is striking: 17 wins from 28 head-to-head meetings, with clean sheets in 57% of those encounters. That record alone tilts the balance towards the visitors. Fulham, meanwhile, have kept clean sheets in just 18% of these derbies, suggesting defensive vulnerability that Chelsea will target. The draw or away double chance at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_fulham_chelsea_19722194\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\">2.21<\/a> reflects this historical pattern convincingly.<\/p><p>Fulham's attacking restructure raises genuine concerns. The departures of Raul Jimenez and Harry Wilson strip away significant goal contributions from last season. Replacements Gonzalo Garc&iacute;a and C&eacute;sar Palacios, both Real Madrid academy graduates, are unproven in the Premier League. Arbeloa needs time to build cohesion, and opening day against Chelsea is an unforgiving environment for experimentation. Fulham's recent form of one win in five compounds those worries.<\/p><p>Xabi Alonso's Chelsea have their own questions, particularly around Enzo Fernandez's role and the integration of new signings Maxence Lacroix and Morgan Rogers. Yet Jo&atilde;o Pedro's brace against Real Sociedad in pre-season hints at attacking sharpness. Chelsea's recent run of two defeats in their last five is underwhelming, but the X2 selection accounts for that inconsistency by covering the draw. From a betting perspective, the odds here favour Chelsea not losing rather than winning outright.<\/p><p>Questo articolo &egrave; a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di scommessa.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends to Know about Fulham vs Chelsea<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chelsea won 17 of 28 H2H meetings<\/li><li>Fulham lost key attackers this summer<\/li><li>Chelsea kept clean sheets in 57% of clashes<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Fulham vs Chelsea<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Fulham<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">62%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Chelsea<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">4.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">50%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">3.1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">Fulham<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">Chelsea<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">2W 1D 2L<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1W 1D 3L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.3<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">3.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.1<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">3\/5<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">H2H, last 4 meetings<\/td><td colspan=\"3\" class=\"mux-sh2h-h2h-summary\">2 Fulham &middot; 0 Draws &middot; 2 Chelsea<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Fulham vs Chelsea<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Fulham<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Bernd Leno<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Timothy Castagne<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Calvin Bassey<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Tosin Adarabioyo<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Ryan Sessegnon<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Lewis Charles<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Sander Berge<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Andreas Pereira<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Alex Iwobi<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> C&eacute;sar Palacios<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Gonzalo Garc&iacute;a<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Joachim Andersen <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(suspended)<\/span><\/li><li>Tom Cairney <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Chelsea<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">3-4-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Robert Sanchez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Wesley Fofana<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Maxence Lacroix<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Levi Colwill<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Reece James<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Moises Caicedo<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Enzo Fernandez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Pedro Neto<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Cole Palmer<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Jo&atilde;o Pedro<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Morgan Rogers<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Omari Kellyman <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Jo&atilde;o F&eacute;lix <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>D&aacute;rio Essugo <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Aar&oacute;n Anselmino <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Emmanuel Emegha <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Caleb Wiley <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>N'Golo Kant&eacute; <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Denis Zakaria <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Armando Broja <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Christian Pulisic <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Low confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">A west London derby opens the Premier League season, with Chelsea's <strong>Cole Palmer<\/strong> expected to pull strings in a fluid 3-4-3 under Xabi Alonso, whose EPL debut as Blues manager makes this fixture a genuine occasion. Fulham's speculated 4-2-3-1 carries less certainty, drawn from a single outlet and adjusted for absences.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Chelsea's lineup carries considerably more credibility from multiple credible sources, so treat Fulham's shape as an educated projection rather than confirmed fact. If Berge and Lewis Charles hold the midfield pivot for the Cottagers, they face the considerable task of containing Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo in the engine room.<\/p><div id=\"mux-h2h\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-h2h-title\">Fulham vs Chelsea: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-h2h-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-bar\">\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-home\" style=\"width:50%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-draw\" style=\"width:0%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-away\" style=\"width:50%\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-labels\">\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-home\">Fulham <strong>50 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-draw\">Draws <strong>0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-away\">Chelsea <strong>50 %<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mux-h2h-stats-title\">Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-stats-grid\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">2.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">75%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">1.5<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">1.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">75%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">25%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Watch Fulham vs Chelsea Match?<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is Fulham vs Chelsea?<\/h3><p>Fulham host Chelsea at Craven Cottage on 24 August 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 BST.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Fulham vs Chelsea being played?<\/h3><p>This West London derby takes place at <strong>Craven Cottage<\/strong>, Fulham's iconic ground beside the River Thames.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Watch Fulham vs Chelsea on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2><p>Fulham vs Chelsea will be broadcast live on <strong>Sky Sports<\/strong> for viewers in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fulham vs Chelsea Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &ndash; 24\/08\/2026 Fulham vs Chelsea Preview Fulham begin life under new manager &Aacute;lvaro Arbeloa at Craven Cottage, a daunting assignment given the significance of this West London derby. 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