- Date and Time: Sunday, December 22, 14:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Craven Cottage, London, England
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Fulham
Fulham have lost just once in their last eight matches while picking up three wins. Despite this positive trend, they remain in a mid-table position. Marco Silva’s team lacks stability, although the quality of play is still quite high.
Against the two Premier League leaders, Liverpool and Arsenal, the Cottagers failed to demonstrate their potential in positional attacks because Fulham played in a counter-attacking style.
Left flank on lock. 🔒 pic.twitter.com/f5w6IAa0Fy
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 18, 2024
However, when challenged by an opponent like Southampton, Marco Silva’s team will surely dominate on their pitch. They might attack in a structured manner, pinning their opponents within their penalty area.
When playing Premier League underdogs Wolverhampton, Fulham initially took the lead, creating several dangerous chances. However, a series of defensive errors, combined with one less player due to injury and poor finishing, resulted in a 1-4 defeat.
That match against Wolverhampton was rather an exception to the general trend. The Cottagers typically handle teams at the bottom of the standings confidently.
Southampton
After the defeat to Tottenham, the Southampton management sacked Russell Martin. The team’s defensive performance was poor, characterised by frequent mistakes and an inability to prevent easy goals.
In attack, Southampton struggled to create scoring opportunities, and are the worst team in the Premier League in terms of goals scored. While Martin’s management was a significant factor in the team’s struggles, the situation was exacerbated by a disastrous summer transfer window.
Thank you for your support tonight ❤️
See you at Fulham on Sunday 🤝 pic.twitter.com/fwtDbntW7a
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) December 18, 2024
The departures of Che Adams, Stuart Armstrong, and a generally weak squad heavily impacted the Saints‘ results.
It’s not yet been revealed who will replace Russell Martin, but it is clear that the team have too many problems that are unlikely to be resolved quickly.
Additionally, the Saints find themselves nine points out of safety in 17th place, which is a considerable gap given their current circumstances.
Fulham vs Southampton Prediction
- Pick: Fulham to win
- Odds: 1.42 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Fulham 2-0 Southampton
Fulham look like a balanced team this season, with a much better defence and more efficient attacks compared to Southampton.
The likely returns of Calvin Bassey and Joachim Andersen should improve the situation in the centre of Fulham’s defence.
At the same time, Andreas Pereira’s absence is unlikely to negatively impact the hosts’ attacking play. Harry Wilson, Alex Iwobi, Emile Smith Rowe, and Adama Traoré are all in excellent form and are expected to exploit the weaknesses in the visitors’ defence.
Fulham vs Southampton Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Fulham to win and Total Over 1.5
- Odds: 1.6 (22Bet)
Fulham is in a strong position to not only win this match but also score more than one goal. Southampton conceded goals in all games this season without exception, while Fulham scored in all home games.
Given this, opting for a Fulham victory with a total of more than 1.5 goals seems like a solid choice.
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