Main prediction: under 1.5 goals

Alternative tip: double chance Chelsea

Other market: under 1.5 goals

The season is already underway for Fulham, but the Prem hasn't started yet.

That changes this Monday, 24/08, at 20:00, at Craven Cottage. The opponent for the opening match is Chelsea.

Fulham arrive at the league opener with 19 win(s) and 57 goals this season. Meanwhile, Chelsea have 27 win(s) and 109 goals. Chelsea have a 23% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

The prediction for Fulham vs Chelsea is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.

Prediction for Fulham vs Chelsea

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

Overview Fulham vs Chelsea

Chelsea go in as favourites, with odds of 2 and a 23% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 17 win(s) for Chelsea Football Club against 17 for Fulham FC. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.

Fulham and Chelsea have not yet played any matches in the Premier League.

Head-to-head between Fulham and Chelsea

In 28 clashes, Chelsea have the advantage over Fulham: 17 win(s) against 3 and 8 draw(s). The most recent was on 07/01/2026, in the Premier League, the match score was: Fulham 2-1 Chelsea.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Fulham vs Chelsea, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

Check out all the predictions for the Premier League and see all the analysis before you bet.

Fulham: current form

Fulham have not yet made their debut in the English Premier League, but have played 45 match(es) this season.

See the numbers before the start of the Prem:

19 win(s), 8 draw(s), 18 defeat(s)

57 goals scored (1.27 per match)

Top scorer: Harry Wilson (10 goal(s))

Chelsea: current form

On the other side, Chelsea have not yet made their debut in the Premier League 2026/27, but have played 59 match(es) this season before the tournament.

See the numbers:

27 win(s), 11 draw(s), 21 defeat(s)

109 goals scored (1.85 per match)

Top scorer: João Pedro (15 goal(s))

Fulham vs Chelsea key players

Fulham have not yet taken to the pitch in the Premier League, so there are no individual data in the league for now.

But in the season, Harry Wilson is already leading the way with 10 goal(s).

Meanwhile, Chelsea have not yet made their debut in the Premier League, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.

In the season, however, João Pedro already has 15 goal(s).

Fulham vs Chelsea statistics in the Premier League

Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Fulham vs Chelsea already show something. Fulham have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Chelsea have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Fulham vs Chelsea in the table below.

Home Team

Fulham Team Logo

Fulham

England - Premier League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L L W

1.4

Home W L W W L

1.8

Away D L D L D

0.6

Away Team

Chelsea Team Logo

Chelsea

England - Premier League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L D L

0.8

Home W L L W L

1.2

Away L D L L L

0.2

More tips for Fulham vs Chelsea

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Fulham vs Chelsea in the Premier League:

👉 Our prediction is: Chelsea win or draw

Chelsea has been a thorn in the side of many teams of late, and even away from home, they are quite a dangerous opponent for anyone. So as they travel to face Fulham, our betting tip is Chelsea win or draw on the Double Chance market, which means they can either win or draw for the bet to win.

It would honestly not be that big of a surprise if Chelsea emerged victorious against Fulham given the quality they've shown, but claiming a point is a much more realistic goal.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The match between Fulham and Chelsea has all the necessary ingredients for plenty of goals. And of course: for both sides - and that's the focus of our bet here.

Therefore, we believe that the Both Teams to Score market is the best recommendation here, as the attacks are working well and, on some occasions, the defenses have been making mistakes.

That's why we're going with BTTS.

Correct score prediction for Fulham vs Chelsea

Two very well-drilled defences and the visitors as favourites in the odds. A low-scoring match with a win for Chelsea. Probable score: Fulham 0-1 Chelsea. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Fulham vs Chelsea

Check out where to watch the live match between Chelsea and Fulham:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Fulham and Chelsea

The line-ups for Fulham vs Chelsea in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Fulham FC line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Chelsea Football Club line-up

The Chelsea starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Fulham vs Chelsea

Match: Fulham vs Chelsea

Tournament: Prem 2026/27

Date: 24/08/2026

Time: 20:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Craven Cottage

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 23 August 2026, at 15:02 Last updated on 23 August 2026, at 15:02
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.