Prediction: Fulham v Hull City

Verdict: Fulham win

Best Odds: 23/20

Bookmaker: Bet 365

This game has the potential of an upset as Championship side Fulham entertain Premier League side Hull City at Craven Cottage. Fulham currently sit in 9th place in the Championship and are just three point off the promotion places. Their counterparts, Hull City, are currently 19th and in the relegation zone in the Premier League. The odds of 23/20 are very tempting considering Hull City have lost their last 8 away games. Their last away win came in the League Cup in October.

Fulham

Fulham have been in excellent form under Slavisa Jokanovic. They currently just sit outside the promotion places. Recent form has been strong, with the Cottagers’ only defeat in their last competitive nine games coming in a defeat to second place Brighton and Hove Albion in the Championship. The Londoners, have an excellent manager in the shapre of Jokanovic. The Serbian coach has his side playing attacking football and after their impressive away win in the last round away to Cardiff he will be looking for his side to take a scalp of a Premier League club.

Team News

Fulham have the same squad available which lost to Reading in the Championship. Michael Madl departed that game at half time and is a doubt for the game. However, Thomas Petsos could be available for the Cottagers, with the Greek midfielder set to join the club on loan for the rest of the season from German side Werder Bremen.

Hull City

Hull City have been in very poor form especially away from home. They have lost their last 8 away games in all competitions and currently sit in 19th place in the Premier League. However, they seem to play their best football in the Fa Cup and as we all know form means nothing in a cup competition. Hull will be unhappy with their performance against Chelsea last weekend when the Blues brushed them aside. Expect a better performance from Hull.

Team News

Hull are facing the combined problems of a small squad and injury problems. Curtis Davis is a doubt as he has a hamstring injury, while Ryan Mason (fractured skull), Will Keane (ACL) and Markus Henriksen (shoulder) are all out for the Tigers. Robert Snodgrass’ future at the club is uncertain so he may play no part either.

Key Factors to Consider

• Arsenal are the only team to beat Hull in the FA Cup in over four years.
• The Tigers have won 4 and drawn one of their last five meetings with Fulham.
• Fulham have lost just one of their last nine matches in all competitions.
• This will the 92nd meeting between the sides, Hull have won 35, Fulham have won 29, while there has been 27 draws.
• Fulham have missed 7 out of their 9 penalties awarded this season in all competitions.

Conclusion

Fulham are excellent odds coming into this game. Their form is terrific to date having lost only 1 out of their last 9 games in all competitions. Hull City’s away form has been very poor and they have failed to win in their last 8 away games and are in the relegation zone in the Premier League. An upset is on the cards, Fulham to win.

Verdict: Fulham win

Best Odds: 23/20

Bookmaker: Bet 365