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Fulham vs Tottenham Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Venue: Craven Cottage Kickoff Time: 13:30 (UK Time) The Premier League pits Fulham against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, 16 March. It is another London Derby for the weekend and Craven Cottage will play host. Ange Postecoglou’s men will know the importance of securing the three points on offer here, but online betting sites have installed the hosts as favourites to come away with the win. SportsBoom takes a closer look.
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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Home: 1/1 (2.0) – 48%
Draw: 49/20 (3.9) – 24%
Away: 24/10 (3.4) – 28%
Head-To-Head Record
Last five meetings (All competitions)
01/12/2024: Tottenham 1–1 Fulham
16/03/2024: Fulham 3–0 Tottenham
23/10/2023: Tottenham 2–0 Fulham
29/08/2023: Fulham 1–1 Tottenham
23/01/2023: Fulham 0–1 Tottenham
Fulham Current Form – WWLWL
Fulham are playing really good football at the moment and if they are able to find another run of form and put some wins together, they will surely feel as though a top five finish is once again on the cards.
They have suffered just two defeats in their last five, but their home record looks as though it flatters to deceive. They have been far more consistent on the road and will be eager to change that when they welcome Spurs to Craven Cottage.
Key Players to Watch
- Raul Jimenez: The Mexican forward has been in prolific form for Fulham, scoring ten goals so far this season. His consistency in front of goal has allowed for Fulham to go forward with confidence and they now find themselves on the cusp of a really impressive season.
- Alex Iwobi: Iwobi continues to flourish playing under manager Marco Silva. He has always been a versatile player in midfield, but the fact that he is able to contribute to Fulham’s attacking movement with such consistency adds a dimension to his game that everyone at Fulham will have enjoyed.
- Antonee Robinson: The American has (for all intent and purposes) enjoyed a breakout season for Fulham this year. He is a leader in defence and has quickly become a lynchpin for Fulham’s stability and gritty play. Keep an eye on his performance here.
Fulham Team News
Reiss Nelson continues to be sidelined due to his thigh injury, Harry Wilson and Adama Traore are both struggling with ankle injuries and Kenny Tete is set to miss this clash due to a knee injury.
The Cottagers are, however, bolstered by the return of Sasa Lukic who has served out his disciplinary ban.
Tottenham Current Form – WWWLD
The rumours at Spurs suggest that the pressure is beginning to mount on Ange Postecoglou. There are reportedly many admirers of Andoni Iraola at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and so these last few games for Spurs become crucial for their Australian manager.
Spurs are realistically only competing on the Europa League front now and their season is essentially going to be judged on that European performance.
Spurs will surely know that Fulham will play forward with pace and intent and if they aren’t up for the physical challenge – they could be found wanting on Sunday afternoon.
Key Players to Watch
- Son Heung-Min: Used as just a substitute against Bournemouth, Son will be keen to remind the Spurs faithful what he is capable of. He remains a crucial player for Ange and his goalscoring prowess will be called upon once again here.
- James Maddison: We have spoken a lot about Maddison, but his creativity and ability to add to an already dynamic Spurs centre justify his inclusion here. He will likely be disappointed with the modest nine goals and five assists he has scored so far this season – but that doesn’t tell the entire story.
- Christian Romero: He has played a massive part in the robust and solid defensive system Spurs now proudly boast. The Argentine has brought with him leadership and an aggressive approach which fit almost perfectly into the culture of the Premier League.
Spurs Team News
With the likes of Dominic Solanke, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero returning from injury – only Dejan Kulusevski (foot injury), Radu Dragusin (knee injury) and Richarlison (muscle injury) remain sidelined for Spurs.
Predicted Line-Up
Fulham, 3-4-3: Leno, Bassey, Anderson, Diop, Robinson, Berge, Pereira, Castagne, Iwobi, Jimenez, Smith Rowe.
Tottenham, 4-3-3: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Danso, Spence, Bentancur, Bissouma, Sarr, Johnson, Solanke, Son.
Suggested Bets
SportsBoom suggests the following bets for this Premier League encounter.
Tottenham Win/Draw: Given that Fulham has not enjoyed the best run of form at home, coupled with the fact that Spurs see the return of so many of their big hitters – we are backing the visitors on the Win/Draw Double Chance. 7/10 (1.7) with BetWinner
Both Teams to Score (Yes): As both sides enjoy attacking football, we are backing both teams to find the back of the net in this encounter. 5/10 (1.5) with Stake
Spurs Win/Draw + Both Teams to Score (Yes): Combine these two betting angles and enjoy incredible value with Betway. 29/20 (2.9) with Betway
Value Bets
Son Heung-Min (Anytime Goalscorer): He hasn’t managed to find the back of the net in a while, but with his quality, it is only a matter of time. 37/20 (2.85) with N1Bet.
Corners (Over 11.5): Both teams have remained committed to their attacking approach and as a result seen their fixtures yield exorbitant corner numbers. 12/10 (2.1) with 1xBet
James Maddison (2+ Shots): We are backing the attacking midfielder to find – through good movement – space and time here. Back him to find 2+ Shots on target. 15/10 (2.5) with Pinnacle
Prediction: Tottenham/Draw + Both Teams to Score
It is a betting angle which allows for extra cover on a largely inconsistent Spurs team, but given the attacking nuances of both these sides, we think Spurs on the Win/Draw Double Chance and Both Teams to Score is a great betting angle.
Looking at how both teams approach these kinds of matches, exploring different betting strategies can offer useful ways to find value in unpredictable fixtures like this.
For those looking to place a wager, online football betting sites offer great odds and markets for this exciting Premier League clash.
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