Date: Sunday 20th April 2025
Time: 14.00 GMT
Location: Craven Cottage, London
Odds: Fulham 7/4* – Draw 12/5* – Chelsea 7/5*
Fulham will fancy their chances in the second West London derby of the 2024/25 season and go into it only six points behind their city rivals in a hugely impressive season on the banks of the River Thames.
Marco Silva’s team have already beaten Chelsea this season, winning 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in their first away victory in this fixture since 1979.
As Chelsea’s top-four push falters and Fulham aim for European qualification, read our preview of this West London derby and discover your betting options at talkSPORT BET Sportsbook.
Fulham v Chelsea Betting Tips
- Although Fulham have only beaten Chelsea three times this century, there are signs that the tide is changing slightly in this historically one-sided derby. In the last five West London derbies, Fulham have won two and drawn one, including that historic 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day 2024. While Chelsea are the slight favourites, backing Fulham to win at 7/4* looks good value.
- Fulham have been impressive at Craven Cottage recently, beating Arsenal, Tottenham, and Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest in three of their past four home fixtures. On the other hand, Chelsea have struggled away from the Bridge, failing to win any of their last eight English Premier League matches away from home. This further indicates that Fulham will fancy their chances.
- The West London derby is not usually a high-scoring affair. Only nine goals have been scored in the last five matches between Fulham and Chelsea, an average of 1.8 per game. So, betting on under 2.5 goals being scored this time around could be a good shout.
This Fixture in History
Fulham have only beaten Chelsea 13 times since their first meeting in 1910. The Blues have won 52 games against Fulham, and there have been 27 draws.
Fulham have only beaten Chelsea three times this century, but two of these wins have come since the start of 2023, showing that Fulham have turned a corner in the West London derby.
Between Fulham’s 2006 1-0 win and 2023 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage, Chelsea won 14 of the 21 matches between the two, with seven draws, highlighting the Blues’ recent dominance in this fixture.
That said, anything can happen in a derby, and the West London clash is no longer the banker that Chelsea fans once thought it was. Enzo Maresca’s side will have a tough time at Craven Cottage, and Fulham will fancy their chances of coming away with something for the fourth time in six recent clashes between the two neighbours.
Fulham Man to Watch: Emile Smith Rowe
Emile Smith Rowe is quietly enjoying an impressive first season in Fulham white, away from the headlines of the Emirates Stadium. The English midfielder has three caps for his country, and Thomas Tuchel may well be taking a closer look at him this weekend, as he looks keen to add to his five Premier League goals for Fulham so far this campaign.
Smith Rowe is instrumental to Fulham’s positive attacking play, and he’s the one to watch going into the West London derby.
Chelsea Man to Watch: Enzo Fernandez
Recent media reports suggest that Real Madrid are taking a close look at Enzo Fernandez, given the Argentina star’s excellent form at the heart of Chelsea’s midfield this season. Though he arrived at the Bridge with a huge price tag, Fernandez has shown what he is capable of and has impressed fans and pundits with combative and energetic performances for his team.
Fernandez also has five goals and five assists for Chelsea in the league this season, which is a decent return for a deep-lying midfielder.
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Fulham v Chelsea Betting Markets
If you’re keen to bet on Fulham v Chelsea, here are some of your betting options:
- Match winner: Bet on whether you think Fulham or Chelsea will win. You can also bet on the draw.
- Total goals: Rather than picking a winner, bet on the total number of goals you think will be scored at Craven Cottage, over or under 2.5, for instance.
- Both teams to score: Keep things simple with a both teams to score bet on Fulham v Chelsea. You can also bet on both teams not to score if you prefer.
- Correct score: If you think Fulham can repeat their achievement of beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, back them to win this game 2-1 or by any other specific score for enhanced odds.
Fulham v Chelsea FAQs
Fulham beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day 2024. It was their first win there since 1979 and only their thirteenth-ever victory against their West London rivals.
Although Chelsea’s top-four push is floundering, you can back them to finish in the Premier League’s top four at odds of 5/2* at talkSPORT BET.
*Odds correct at the time of writing.
