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EPL: West Ham United vs Fulham Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction (14/1/2025)
SportsBoom previews the English Premier League London derby match between West Ham United and Fulham at London Stadium on Tuesday, 14 January 2025. With excitement building and anticipation growing ahead of kickoff, Premier League betting fans are already diving into the odds and assessing both teams, hoping to find the best value. For a detailed, in-depth look at the match, be sure to check out our full preview.
Fulham FC v West Ham United FC - Premier League//Getty Images
- Date: January 14, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 21:30
- local time: (16:30 ET / 13:30 PT)
- Venue: London Stadium, London
West Ham United find themselves sitting in 13th position on the Premier League table with 23 points from 19 matches played which includes six wins, five draws and eight defeats. Meanwhile, Fulham currently occupy 8th position on the table with 29 points from 19 games played which includes seven wins, eight draws and four losses.
The Cottagers have won two out of their last five matches against the Hammers. West Ham United have won one out of the last five games between these teams and there have been two draws. The most recent match between West Ham United and Fulham ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw.
PRE-GAME ODDS AND WIN PROBABILITY: FULHAM SLIGHT FAVOURITES
Home: 17/10 (2.70) - 37%
Draw: 51/20 (3.55) - 28,2%
Away: 3/2 (2.50) - 40%
*Odds courtesy of Betway, subject to change.
HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD
Last Five Meetings
14/09/24: Fulham 1-1 West Ham United
14/04/24: West Ham United 0-2 Fulham
10/12/23: Fulham 5-0 West Ham United
8/04/23: Fulham 0-1 West Ham United
17/12/22: Fulham 1-1 West Ham United
WEST HAM UNITED: CURRENT FORM - LWDDW
The Hammers have only won two out of their last five matches. West Ham United head into this match against Fulham on the back of a 5-0 defeat against Liverpool. Before this game, they beat Southampton 1-0. Prior to the match against Southampton, West Ham United drew 1-1 with Brighton & Hove Albion. They also played out to a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, and they beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1.
KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH
- Tomas Soucek: The West Ham United midfielder has good stamina which allows him to run for the entire game. Tomas Soucek has good positional awareness and this benefits his team in attacking positions.
- Mohammed Kudus: The Ghanaian midfielder can put in an accurate cross into the box. Mohammed Kudus is also a capable goalscorer and he has scored some important goals for West Ham United this season.
- Lucas Paqueta: The Brazilian midfielder is tasked with being the playmaker for West Ham United. Lucas Paqueta has an attack-minded playing style which often leads to goalscoring opportunities for his team.
WEST HAM UNITED TEAM NEWS
Jarrod Bowen suffered a fractured foot against Liverpool and he is set to miss this game. Michail Antonio is still recovering from a broken leg which he suffered in a car accident and he will also sit out this match.
FULHAM: CURRENT FORM - DWDDD
Fulham are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League matches. The Cottagers played out to a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on the 29th of December. Fulham are becoming a very important team in the title challenge. The Cottagers have taken points off all the title challengers. Fulham stunned Chelsea with a 2-1 victory on the 26th of December. They also played out to a 2-2 draw against Liverpool and they drew 1-1 with Arsenal.
KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH
- Harry Wilson: The Welsh midfielder has good technique and he is a capable goalscorer. Harry Wilson will attack from any position on the field and his attacking mindset often leads to goalscoring opportunities for his team.
- Andreas Pereira: The Brazilian midfielder likes to shoot from distance and he is also good at finding space behind the opposition defence. Andreas Pereira will look to explode into the game with his attacking creativity in this game.
- Sasa Lukic: The Serbian midfielder is a versatile player who can help his team defensively and offensively. Sasa Lukic is always in the thick of the action throughout the game and he is a key player for Fulham in this match.
FULHAM TEAM NEWS
Harrison Reed injured his meniscus in a training session in November and he is still recovering from this injury. Reiss Nelson suffered a hamstring injury in December and he will also miss this match. Kenny Tete injured his leg in a heavy collision against Liverpool and reports suggest that he will be out for some time.
PREDICTED LINE-UPS
West Ham United: 4-2-3-1
Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson, Soucek, Rodriguez, Kudus, Paqueta, Summerville, Fullkrug.Fulham: 3-4-3
Leno, Diop, Andersen, Bassey, Castagne, Lukic, Pereira, Robinson, Wilson, Iwobi, Jimenez.
SUGGESTED BETS
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Both Teams to Score: West Ham United have scored at least one goal in four of their last five matches. The home team have also conceded one goal or more in four out of their last five games. Fulham have the exact same record as West Ham United in the goalscoring department over the last five matches. These stats tell us that we could see goals at both ends of the pitch in this game. (3/5 with Betway) (57/100 with BC.Game) (57/100 with Bettilt)
2nd Half - Both Teams to Score: The Cottagers and the Hammers will throw the kitchen sink at each other in the second half. This will lead to a big intensity in the game and some tired legs. The spaces will open up which could allow both teams to score. (19/10 with Betway) (19/10 with BC.Game) (19/10 with Bettilt)
Over 2.5 Goals: West Ham United and Fulham might be tempted to experiment with their playing style in this game. We also think that if these teams make some good transfers in the January transfer window, these players will want to make an immediate impact and this scenario could open the door for Over 2.5 Goals in this match. (18/25 with Betway) (71/100 with BC.Game) (71/100 with Bettilt)
VALUE BETS
Tomas Soucek - Anytime Goalscorer: The West Ham United midfielder so often produces the goods for his team. Tomas Soucek can turn his defender and take a quick shot on goal. These attributes make Soucek a good bet as an Anytime Goalscorer.
Raul Jimenez - Anytime Goalscorer: The Fulham forward is a key player for his team. Raul Jimenez has a good physical presence and he has good aerial ability.
Alex Iwobi - Anytime Goalscorer: The Nigerian forward is in good form. Alex Iwobi is good at getting Fulham to play fast paced football and we think that this game will suit his strengths.
PREDICTION: FULHAM TO WIN
West Ham United and Fulham have plenty to play for in this fixture. Fulham want to continue their unbeaten run and West Ham United need to get back to winning ways after their heavy defeat against Liverpool. We think that Fulham will win a closely contested game.
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