Fulham vs Chelsea Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats

Chelsea lost to Manchester City last week. Chelsea are 10th in the Premier League table. Fulham are 7th and have won three consecutive league games. The home side has a good head-to-head record against Chelsea. Chelsea have just one win from their last six league matches.

Aleksandar Mitrovic is suspended for Fulham's game against Chelsea. Marco Silva is expected to set up his side in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Harrison Reed will partner Joao Palhinha in the midfield. Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Willian will play as wingers. Andreas Pereira will slot into the number ten role. Carlos Vinicius will lead the line in Mitrovi's absence.

Fulham's probable line-up (4-2-3-1):Leno, Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson, Reed, Palhinha, Cordova-Reid, Pereira, Willian, Vinicius. Chelsea's probable line up (3.5-4.2):

Graham Potter will be without a number of players for the game against Chelsea. Reece James, Wesley Fofana, N’Golo Kante, Armando Broja, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Ben Chilwell, Raheem Sterling, Edouard Mendy, and Christian Pulisic are injured. The away side will play in a 4-3-2 formation with Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal and Cesar Azpilicueta and Marc Cucurella as full-backs. Jorginho is expected to anchor the midfield with Mateo Kovacic and Denis Zakaria. Mason Mount and Hakim Ziyech are expected as the front three. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will provide backup offensive option for Potter.

Fulham vs Chelsea is a Premier League match.

Chelsea are undefeated in their last 21 matches against Fulham in all competitions. Fulam have won their past three Premier League matches. Chelsea have scored at least two goals in six of their seven matches in the last seven against them.

Chelsea are undefeated in their last 21 matches against Fulham in all competitions. Chelsea have kept a clean sheet in six of their eight matches in the last eight against the Cottagers. Fulam have won their three Premier League matches.

Kai Havertz is expected to lead the line for Chelsea against Fulham. Havertsz has scored three goals in his last five games in all competitions. Chelsea have an impressive record against the Cottagers.

Chelsea are playing Fulham. Fulcat are without Aleksandar Mitrovic. Chelsea are under a lot of pressure to perform well. The Hard Tackle predicts a narrow 2-1 win for the away side.