Fulham vs Liverpool Preview

• Liverpool to win
• Both teams to score

Fulham welcome Premier League leaders Liverpool to Craven Cottage in a clash that holds significance for both ends of the top half.

Marco Silva’s side are attempting to revive their European push, while Arne Slot’s men continue to march relentlessly toward a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title.

Though the two sides enter this fixture on very different trajectories, Fulham have proven stubborn at home and boast players capable of upsetting the odds — especially in front of a Craven Cottage crowd that’s witnessed some surprise results this season.

Fulham: Sliding After a Strong Start to 2024

Fulham appeared to hit their stride in early February, recording five wins in six matches to climb into the top half and spark talk of a possible European place.

Since then, however, their momentum has stalled. They’ve exited the FA Cup, and lost two of their last three league matches, including a narrow 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in midweek.

Now ninth ahead of the round, Fulham are in no danger of relegation, but the growing gap to the top seven makes a third straight season of mid-table obscurity look likely.

A second top-half finish in three campaigns would still represent solid progress under Marco Silva, though fixtures like this one will test their ambitions.

The omens are not favourable: Fulham are winless in their last 11 Premier League meetings against teams starting the day top of the table (D1, L10), and Liverpool have lost just once in their last 15 meetings with the Cottagers (W10, D4).

Liverpool: Relentless Title Charge Rolls On

Liverpool took a huge step toward the Premier League title with a 100th Merseyside derby win in midweek, beating Everton 2-0 to maintain their 12-point lead over Arsenal.

With just seven matches remaining after this round, their grip on top spot is firm, and the title countdown has unofficially begun.

Arne Slot, however, will not allow his squad to lose focus. His side has proven effective in the capital recently, with three consecutive league wins in London, and they’re now chasing a fourth straight top-flight win in the city — something they haven’t achieved since the 2020/21 season.

Liverpool’s record against Fulham and imperious league form overall — with just one defeat in their last 21 league matches — makes them strong favourites to extend their lead at the summit.

Head-to-Head & Key Stats

• Fulham are winless in their last 11 PL games against teams starting the day top (D1, L10)
• Liverpool are unbeaten in 14 of their last 15 meetings with Fulham (W10, D4)
• Fulham have lost two of their last three PL games (W1)
• Liverpool have won three consecutive league games in London
• Diogo Jota scored in the reverse fixture and again in midweek against Everton
• Rodrigo Muniz has scored against five of the Premier League’s current top six

Players to Watch

Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham)

Muniz continues to impress with his big-game scoring record, having netted against City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Liverpool this season.

He’s particularly dangerous after the break, with 11 of his last 13 goals coming in the second half, making him a key figure if Fulham are chasing the game late on.

Diogo Jota (Liverpool)

Jota’s knack for scoring critical goals has never been clearer. After netting the equaliser in the reverse fixture, he followed up with the winner against Everton in midweek.

Remarkably, Liverpool are unbeaten in 53 of the 54 games in which he’s scored (W46, D7, L1) — a talismanic figure for the Reds in tight moments.

Prediction: Liverpool’s Title Train to Stay on Track

Fulham may be capable of pushing Liverpool — as they did in the reverse fixture (L 4-3) — but the Reds are currently too well-drilled and too clinical, particularly with silverware within touching distance.

While Muniz may again trouble a rotated Liverpool backline, the visitors’ quality and form — especially in London — should shine through.

Predicted Score: Fulham 1-3 Liverpool

Liverpool edge closer to the title, while Fulham’s European hopes continue to fade as mid-table reality sets in.

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