After the first six weeks of the Premier League, Chelsea finds themselves sixth in the table despite disappointing losses to Leeds United and Southampton. Meanwhile, the Cottagers sit in 10th place following a strong start following their promotion back to the EPL.
Fulham will host the Blues on Saturday at Craven Cottage as they search for their third win of the season after their 2-1 loss against Tottenham last weekend.
Chelsea enters the match with a 3-1-2 record, fresh off a controversial win over West Ham at Stamford Bridge. Thomas Tuchel will have a pair of new additions at his disposal for the match, including striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and midfielder Denis Zakaria, both of whom were last-minute additions at the transfer deadline.
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So who will emerge victorious in west London on Saturday? Let’s look at the betting odds for this Week 7 matchup between Fulham and Chelsea.
Matthew Williams' 2022-23 EPL Betting Record: 17-14 (+14.6 units)
Fulham vs Chelsea Odds
- 3-way handicap: Fulham (+320) | Draw (+290) |Chelsea (-130)
- Draw No Bet: Fulham (+210) | Chelsea (-300)
- Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 ( -145) | Under 2.5 (+105)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes (-145) | No (+105)
Fulham vs Chelsea odds are current as of Tuesday, Sept. 6, on BetMGM Sportsbook.
Sportsbooks have Chelsea listed as a modest favorite on the road against Fulham. There is a lean towards both clubs scoring with an expectation for the Over to hit on 2.5 goals.
Fulham vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Chelsea will dominate possession
The Blues have had difficulties scoring goals this season, but their calling card to win games has always been their ability to control possession. In fact, Chelsea has the third best possession percentage in the Premier League at 61.3%, behind only Manchester City and Liverpool.
Look for Tuchel’s squad to dominate in this regard on Saturday against a Fulham club that is second to last in possession this season (38.7%).
Look for Aleksandar Mitrović to score
Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrović has scored in five of his six appearances this season, and his 27 shots are the most of any player in the Premier League. The 27-year-old has reached the back of the net six times while averaging 4.5 shots per game.
Chelsea has struggled to defend set pieces early this season, and the Serbian striker has excelled in such situations with his ability to finish and win aerial battles.
If you are looking to bet on a goalscorer prop, backing Mitrović is one of your best bets.
Fulham vs Chelsea Prediction
Fulham 1-2 Chelsea
As mentioned above, the Blues will dominate possession during this match, which should severely limit the scoring opportunities for Fulham. The Cottagers have no margin for error this weekend, and I expect Chelsea to walk away with a narrow victory.
The addition of Aubameyang will likely be a massive boost to the Chelsea attack, but it is difficult to project a high total for a team that scored the same number of goals as 20th place Leicester City.
Fulham vs Chelsea Best Bets
➕Chelsea leads at halftime & Chelsea Wins (+175) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 unit
Chelsea has scored over a third of their goals during the opening 30 minutes. In contrast, Fulham has netted nearly 40% of their goals in the second half.
If the Blues win on Saturday, statistics suggest that they will likely carry a lead into halftime.
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➕Aleksandar Mitrović: Anytime Score (+130) at BetMGM
WAGER: 1 unit
The strengths of Mitrović play into the weakness of Chelsea so far this season, especially when it comes to set pieces. So if you want to place a player prop on this match, the Serbian forward is your best path to profit.
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