Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Travelling across the capital on Tuesday night, Fulham will make the trip to east London when they meet West Ham.
West Ham
Starting with the hosts, while West Ham might have suffered an FA Cup collapse away at Aston Villa on Friday night as they eventually fell to a 2-1 loss, there were plenty of positives to take away from Graham Potter’s first match in charge. Although the former Brighton boss might have only had a few hours to spend with his new squad, the Hammers largely impressed in the Midlands. However, almost sat in Premier League limbo, West Ham have drastically struggled to find any kind of stability this season. Finally parting ways with Julen Lopetegui last week, Tuesday’s hosts almost find themselves sat in Premier League limbo. Getting the New Year underway with a 4-1 drumming at the hands of Manchester City, Potter’s side have gained a reputation for their glaring defensive issues. In fact, the Hammers have shipped 39 goals in their 20 Premier League appearances so far this season.
West Ham Team News
Sustaining what looks set to be a long-term hamstring injury away at Aston Villa on Friday night, West Ham will be without Niclas Fullkrug will certainly miss out here. Likewise, picking up his own muscle issues in the Midlands, firmer Leeds talaimsna Crysencio Summerville is seen as a doubt.
The Hammers will once again be without skipper Jarrod Bowen on Tuesday night due to a fractured foot. Forced to settle for a spot away at Villa Park last week, PSG loanee Carlos Soler could be handed a full recall in east London.
Fulham
As for the visitors, while Fulham might have played out a stalemate in five of their previous six Premier League appearances, the Cottagers have gained plenty of plaudits this season. Extending on their own respective FA Cup adventure on Wednesday night as they cruised their way to a 4-1 victory against Watford, Marco Silva’s men are dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine European charge in 2025. Although Fulham might have failed to clinch back-to-back wins since returning from November’s international break, Tuesday’s guests have continued to impress away from Craven Cottage. Last seen on their travels claiming a sensational 2-1 victory against local rivals Chelsea, Silva’s camp have not suffered a single defeat on their travels since way back on October 10th.
Fulham Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, the trio of Reiss Nelson, Sander Berge and Kenny Tete are not expected to feature here. However, recently returning from a knee injury, one-time Southampton midfielder Harrison Reed could make a first Premier League appearance since November 9th.
Opening the New Year with a brace against Ipswich and now notching four goals in his previous three appearances across all competitions, Raul Jimenez will lead the line here. Handed a full rest last week, Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey will be handed a full recall.
West Ham vs Fulham Key Factors to Consider
- When West Ham and Fulham met for their reverse Premier League showdown on September 14th, Tuesday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate at Craven Cottage.
- Fulham have collected seven points from their previous three Premier League meetings against the Hammers.
- West Ham have conceded 39 goals in their 20 Premier League appearances this season.
- Fulham have not suffered a single defeat away from Craven Cottage since October 10th.
- Five of Fulham’s last six away fixtures have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
Suffering an FA Cup collapse away at Villa Park on Friday night as they eventually fell to a 2-1 loss, West Ham could have another tricky test on their hands here. Showing a string of glaring defensive issues this season and already shipping 39 Premier League goals, the Hammers should also be concerned by their recent struggles against their London rivals. Despite snatching a last-gasp 1-1 draw away at Craven Cottage on September 14th, that is the only point that they have collected from their previous three meetings. However, with Fulham seeing five of their last six away fixtures finish with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome in midweek.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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