Fulham vs Arsenal: Prediction, Odds, Lineups, Head-to-Head & Telecast
Date, Kick-off time, Venue
- Date- 31st December, 2023
- Kick-off time- 07:30 PM IST
- Venue- Craven Cottage
Fulham vs Arsenal Match Preview
Arsenal is all set to take the field up against Fulham on matchday 20 of the English Premier League. Both the teams have had a different sort of campaign so far. Arsenal on the one hand is at the second position of the league with 12 wins and 40 points in their 19 matches. On the other hand, Fulham is in the 13th position with just 6 wins.
However, Arsenal is coming to this match after a loss against West Ham on matchday 19. Fulham too is coming after a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Bournemouth. It will be an interesting match between these two teams as both teams would like to return to a winning momentum as soon as possible, starting with this match.
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Fulham vs Arsenal Team News
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal has been cooking this season. Players like Saka, Martinelli, Rice, Saliba, and Odegaard have stepped up till last season. Saliba and Gabriel have been the Gunner’s main men behind the defense. Timber, Emile Smith Rowe, and Thomas Partey will be missing Tuesday’s clash due to injuries.
Arteta will be missing the experience of Partey in the midfield and the defensive solidity of Timber. Takehiro Tomiyasu, the right-back will also miss the match due to a calf injury. However, Saliba in the defensive block and Rice and Odegard in the midfield have been complimenting their absence brilliantly.
Fulham
Marco Silva will be without some of his key team members. Adama Traore who is a key to the team due to his speed and strength will be absent for the game against Arsenal due to a hamstring injury. Tim Ream will also be missing the game against Arsenal due to a calf injury during the game against Nottingham Forest.
Fulham’s center-forward Raul Jimenez will also be missing the game on Tuesday due to suspension. Marco Silva might not think of rotating his squad against as a win here will take them above Arsenal.
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Fulham vs Arsenal Betting Tips and Odds
Betting tips for the match
- Arsenal to win the match.
- Arsenal to score two goals.
- Bukayo Saka or Declan Rice to be on the scoresheet.
Odds
- Arsenal win- 2.80
- Fulham win- 2.10
- Draw- 2.40
Fulham vs Arsenal Possible Lineups
Arsenal’s probable starting XI
- Goalkeeper- David Raya
- Defenders-O. Zinchenko, Gabriel, W. Saliba, B. White
- Midfielders-M. Odegaard, D.Rice, K. Havertz
- Forwards- Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, G. Martinelli
Fulham
- Goalkeeper: B. Leno
- Defenders: T. Castagne, T. Adarabioyo, C. Bassey, A. Robinson
- Midfielders: J. Palhinha, T. Cairney, H. Wilson, Willian, A. Iwobi
- Forwards: R. Muniz
Players to watch out for
Arsenal
The player to watch out for Arsenal is Bukayo Saka. With five goals and seven assists in the Premier League and three goals and four assists in the Champions League Saka has been the main driving force for Arsenal down the right-hand side. Apart from Saka, Declan Rice can be the one who cooks PSV on Tuesday night. Rice is repaying the big bucks Arsenal spent on him during the transfer window with clutch performances.
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Fulham
The player to watch out for Fulham is surely going to be the left winger, Willian. The former Arsenal man has been creating havoc down that left-hand side for Fulham. His dribbling, overlaps, and crosses have been a key for the attacking line of Fulham. The Brazilian international has racked up four goals and an assist for the team. Apart from Willian, the attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has also been in perfect touch for Marco Silva’s team.
