Fulham vs Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League Preview
Fulham host Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon in a London derby as both teams look to get back to winning ways in the Premier League. This Gameweek 29 clash is big for Fulham as they chase European qualification and Tottenham to salvage some pride in a poor season.
Fulham are 10th in the Premier League table, three points off the final European spot. But Marco Silva’s side have been inconsistent, winning four and losing four of their last eight games. Last weekend they lost 2-1 to Brighton, conceding a late penalty in injury time. A win against Spurs would get their European hopes back on track.
Tottenham on the other hand have had a terrible season and are 13th. They are mathematically in contention for Europe but their domestic form has been awful. But Ange Postecoglou’s side have shown some improvement recently, losing just once in their last five Premier League games. They also come into this game off the back of a morale boosting Europa League quarter final qualification.
Team News & Tactics
Fulham
Marco Silva has got a boost with Adama Traore back from injury. But Kenny Tete (knee), Harry Wilson (foot), Reiss Nelson (hamstring) and Sasa Lukic (suspension) are out.
Fulham will line up in a 4-2-3-1. Bernd Leno will start in goal, with Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey and Antonee Robinson in defence. Andreas Pereira and Sander Berge in midfield, Emile Smith Rowe in the No. 10 role. Adama Traore and Alex Iwobi on the wings and Raul Jimenez up front.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Pereira, Berge; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez.Ange Postecoglou has no new injuries but is still without Kevin Danso (hamstring), Radu Dragusin (knee), Richarlison (calf) and Dejan Kulusevski (foot). Lucas Bergvall is fit after recovering from cramps in midweek action.
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs will play 4-3-3. Guglielmo Vicario will start in goal, with Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Archie Gray and Destiny Udogie in defence. James Maddison will lead the midfield with Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Matar Sarr. Dominic Solanke will lead the line with Son Heung-min and Wilson Odobert on the wings.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Gray, Udogie; Bentancur, Sarr, Maddison; Odobert, Solanke, Son.
Stats
- Fulham are unbeaten in their last 2 games against Spurs (W1 D1) having lost 14 of the previous 16.
- The Cottagers are looking for 3 consecutive home wins over Spurs for the first time since 2006.
- Spurs have lost their last 5 Premier League games before an international break.
- Fulham have won only 1 of their last 7 Premier League games at Craven Cottage.
- Premier League games involving Spurs have averaged 3.4 goals per game this season — the most in the league.
Player to Watch: Wilson Odobert
Odobert was impressive in midweek in the Europa League against AZ Alkmaar. He scored 2 goals for Spurs and will want to carry that form into this London derby. He’s quick and creative and will cause problems for the Fulham defence.
Fulham vs Tottenham Prediction
Both teams have been inconsistent this season but have enough attacking quality to make this a good one. Fulham’s home advantage may just get them a point against a Spurs team on the up.
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