Fulham vs Chelsea prediction 02.10.2023

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Monday, 2nd October 2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
• Venue: Craven Cottage (London)

In the last few seasons, Fulham evolved into a mid-table team. They have a solid start to the 2023/24 season with eight points from the first six games. Fulham are without a loss in the last three matches. In the previous game, they won 2-1 at home in the EFL Cup against Norwich. Both teams created a lot of good opportunities throughout the match, but eventually, Marco Silva's team pulled off a victory. With another good result, Fulham will, with a lot of confidence, wait for Monday night and the game versus underperforming Chelsea. 

Chelsea fans probably thought that the 2023/24 has no chance to be worse than the previous one. Still, the early part of the season indicates that it could be even more worrisome. Although Chelsea spent more than 460 million euros on transfer fees during the summer, they are underperforming again. Many pundits anticipated The Blues to be among the best in the competition, but after six Premier League rounds, Chelsea collected only five points. At the moment, they are closer to the drop zone than the Champions League positions. Mauricio Pochettino's team were on the run of three games without a victory until Wednesday, when they won 1-0 at home in the EFL Cup against Brighton. That was another match in which Chelsea didn't dominate, but for them, it is the most important that they find the way to the win. Maybe that win will help Chelsea regain morale ahead of the game versus Fulham. 

Fulham vs Chelsea pick: Fulham to win or draw

Fulham are playing well at the home stadium this season. They are without a win in the last three matches at Craven Cottage. On the other hand, Chelsea have problems away from home. In two games on the road this season, Chelsea have a draw and a loss. Fulham to avoid defeat should be the best bet for this tie.