West Ham vs Fulham Prediction 27 December 2025
📡 What will be the outcome of the West London derby between West Ham and Fulham? The match is set to take place at the London Stadium, with the Cottagers coming into it in fine form after back-to-back league victories. The Hammers, on the other hand, have gone six matches without a win. Which streak is more likely to continue? Let's evaluate the odds for both teams in our editorial prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 West Ham have proven to be a tough opponent for Fulham. Over their last 10 encounters, the Cottagers have only managed to secure victory twice, with two matches ending in draws. Consequently, the Hammers boast six wins. In 6 out of these 10 head-to-head clashes, the total goals scored did not exceed 2.5. However, in the last two meetings, both teams found the back of the net.
Head-to-head statistics West Ham - Fulham
West Ham United Team Overview
Throughout 17 rounds of the championship, West Ham have only twice found themselves outside the relegation zone. However, for five consecutive matches, the Hammers have been stuck in 18th place. This position is largely due to the dismal form under Nuno Espírito Santo, with six games without a win. It's worth noting, though, that half of these matches ended in draws, and in four of them, the Hammers managed to score at least one goal.
In stark contrast to their recent encounter away against Manchester City (0-3). The outcome was sealed before halftime, as the Citizens went into the break with a comfortable two-goal lead. Overall, West Ham had limited chances in front of goal; with just 36% possession, they managed only seven shots with a total expected goals (xG) value of 0.71.
Match Results: West Ham United
Fulham Team Overview
Fulham's position in the Premier League standings, much like West Ham's, remained unchanged for a while. The Cottagers were stuck in 15th place for six rounds. However, back-to-back victories in their last two matches have propelled them to 13th. Now, Marco Silva's side is just a single point away from breaking into the top ten.
In the 17th round, the Londoners hosted Nottingham Forest. Both teams shared territorial control evenly and had almost the same number of shots on goal (11 to 12 in favor of the Tricky Trees). Nevertheless, it was a penalty awarded to the hosts in stoppage time of the first half that made all the difference. That goal remained the sole decider in the match (1-0).
Match Results: Fulham
Latest news
West Ham United
🎙 West Ham's head coach commented on the recent defeat to Manchester City: "There are many lessons to be learned from this game; there's always something to learn when you lose. We faced an incredibly good team, and today they showed why they are one. We need such defeats to grow, and there were many good moments in the match, as well as some not so good ones," said Nuno Espírito Santo.
❌ The injury-plagued Niclas Füllkrug is once again sidelined, as is Lukasz Fabianski, who has yet to play this season. Meanwhile, two other players, Malik Diouf and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, have departed to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Fulham
🎙 Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze shared his thoughts on his summer move to the Cottagers from Milan, while also comparing Serie A and the Premier League. "I don't think I was given enough time or the chances I needed. But that's football. I just have to keep working. Maybe one day I'll return to Serie A or La Liga, or stay in the Premier League. English football probably suits my style more than Italian tactics. I miss Milan; it's my second home. My family is still there, so of course, I miss the city. They're doing well, and I wish them all the best because I'm still a Milan player and just on loan," the Nigerian shared.
❌ Samuel Chukwueze has been giving some ambiguous interviews from the Nigeria national team camp as the Africa Cup of Nations gains momentum. His compatriots and teammates Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey have also joined him there. In their last match against Nottingham, Harry Wilson picked up an injury. Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz had already been sidelined earlier.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The match will be officiated by Chris Kavanagh, who averages an impressive 4.5 yellow cards over his last 10 Premier League matches. It's worth noting Fulham's tendency to pick up at least two yellow cards in 9 out of their last 10 away games. Given the derby nature of this clash, the intensity is expected to be high. The visitors are likely to be more aggressive, as they aim for a top-ten finish in the league. Our prediction: Fulham total yellow cards over 1.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Fulham's away record is intriguing: both teams have scored in seven of their last eight matches involving the Cottagers, as well as in 8 out of the last 10 Premier League rounds featuring West Ham. This suggests defensive frailties on both sides, but they possess enough attacking talent. Notably, neither team has failed to score in their last two derby encounters. Therefore, we predict: both teams to score (yes).
🚩 Corner Prediction
Under Nuno Espírito Santo, West Ham's formations range from a counter-attacking 4-2-3-1 to a possession-focused 3-4-3. In both setups, they are effective around the opposition's penalty area, particularly in creating set-piece opportunities. At home, the Hammers have delivered five or more corners in six consecutive Premier League games. Over an eight-match span, their average stands at 5.24 corners. With these statistics, betting on West Ham total corners over 4.5 seems well-founded.
Editorial Prediction
The upcoming match is the closest in terms of odds in the Premier League's 18th round, with the teams almost neck and neck, making it incredibly difficult to predict a winner here. Yes, Fulham have been more consistent over the course of the current season, but they have struggled in head-to-head encounters with West Ham. We believe that the Cottagers' desire to finally shift the balance against the Hammers, along with both teams' eagerness to achieve their league objectives, will directly impact the intensity of this derby. In this scenario, the most logical primary bet would be on total yellow cards over 3.5. A fair outcome of this clash would be a high-scoring draw, 1-1.
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Betting Tips: West Ham United - Fulham
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