Fulham vs Liverpool Prediction 4 January 2026
🔊 Which team from the Fulham vs Liverpool clash will get back to winning ways? Both sides were on a three-match winning streak until they played to a draw on New Year's Day. The upcoming fixture will take place in London at Craven Cottage. In their last head-to-head encounter at this venue, the hosts celebrated a victory. Can the Reds bounce back from that defeat and mount a challenge for the Premier League's top three? We'll assess the odds for both teams in our editorial prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 The most recent head-to-head clash saw Fulham triumph with a 3-2 victory. However, over the last ten encounters, Liverpool hold a significant edge with four wins to Fulham's two. The teams have also shared the spoils on four occasions. Notably, both sides have found the net in six consecutive matches, and in five of those six, the total goals exceeded 2.5.
Head-to-head statistics Fulham - Liverpool
Fulham Team Overview
The Cottagers are on an unbeaten run in the Premier League, stretching across four matches. During this period, they've climbed from 15th to 11th place. The table is tightly packed, and they are just three points shy of breaking into the top five. Three of their opponents in this stretch were from the relegation zone. However, in their latest fixture, Marco Silva's squad demonstrated they can compete on equal footing with teams from the top ten.
In Matchweek 19, Fulham visited Crystal Palace, who were sitting 10th in the Premier League standings. The Cottagers dominated possession (60% to 40%) and launched more attacks on goal (17 shots to 11). Despite this, Fulham had to come from behind but rose to the challenge: Tom Cairney found the net in the 80th minute to secure a result.
Match Results: Fulham
Liverpool Team Overview
Liverpool's recent performances in the last four Premier League rounds mirror Fulham's achievements. Looking at a longer stretch, the Reds are on an eight-match unbeaten run across all competitions, with seven of those games in the league. During this period, the Merseyside club have climbed from ninth place to break into the top four.
Liverpool's three-match winning streak in the Premier League came to a halt in the latest round. Arne Slot's side hosted Leeds but failed to capitalize on their overwhelming dominance. The hosts enjoyed 69% possession and outshot the Peacocks nearly fivefold (19 to 4 shots). However, even with an expected goals tally of 2.36, the Scousers couldn't convert that into an actual goal, resulting in a 0-0 draw.
Match Results: Liverpool
Latest news
Fulham
🎙 Fulham are being linked with Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling. Reports suggest the Englishman has turned down a loan move to West Ham as he prefers a switch to the Cottagers. Sterling's contract with the Blues runs until June 2027. This season, he hasn't featured in any matches for the club.
❌ In the last two Premier League rounds, Fulham have suffered the loss of two players: Joshua King and Kevin Tete are sidelined with injuries. Earlier, Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz joined the injury list. Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, and Calvin Bassey are representing Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Liverpool
🎙 Liverpool's head coach, after the match against Leeds, lamented the congested schedule and the spate of injuries plaguing the team. "We had four players on the bench who haven't played a single minute in the Premier League, and yet these players still have many matches ahead. If anyone was wondering about Wirtz's substitution, two days after the game he still felt significant discomfort in his hamstring. We've been playing non-stop for two months, and most of the players have gone six or seven months without a break. So the good news is that we played without conceding," said Arne Slot.
❌ The list of injured players at Liverpool is indeed staggering. Out of the squad are Stefan Bajcetic, Wataru Endo, Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leone, and Alexander Isak. On top of that, Mohamed Salah is away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The match will be officiated by the main referee Craig Pawson. On average, over his last 20 Premier League matches, he hands out three yellow cards per game. Interestingly, in none of the last five head-to-head encounters between these teams have there been fewer than that. Due to squad rotation caused by injuries to key players, on-field discipline has suffered. For instance, Liverpool have received at least two warnings in eight of their nine away fixtures in the Premier League, while Fulham average 3.2 over their last five games. Our prediction: total yellow cards over 3.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
In the last six head-to-head meetings between these teams, both have consistently found the net. This season, neither side is known for a solid defense. Among the top five in the Premier League, Liverpool have the most modest goal difference (+4). Fulham aren't far behind the Reds with a goal difference of -1, yet they are the only team among the top 14 clubs with a negative balance. Given these circumstances, there's a strong likelihood for a bet on both teams to score (yes).
🚩 Corner Prediction
Fulham, utilizing a 4-2-3-1 formation, can adapt to various playing styles. The Cottagers are effective in positional attacks and can counter-attack successfully against stronger opponents. This versatility often sees them in the opponent's final third, and they can maintain pressure through set-pieces. For instance, Marco Silva's side ranks fourth in the Premier League for average corners at home (5.67). With this in mind, we suggest considering a bet on Fulham total corners over 4.5.
Editorial Prediction
Both teams have hit a decent run of form recently, but when making a prediction, consider the level of opposition each side has faced. Fulham's successful streak mainly came against teams languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table, while Liverpool have overcome more formidable opponents and have also been competing in the Champions League. We have more faith in a Liverpool victory. We're hoping for an entertaining match, unlike the New Year fixtures, where the visitors will edge it with a scoreline of 2-1.
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