Fulham vs Arsenal Predictions Team News Betting Tips Odds and Bet Builder Guide
Arsenal will face Fulham in a Premier League match on Saturday, October 18, with kick-off set for 5:30 PM. The game will take place at Craven Cottage in London and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
After a solid 2-0 win against West Ham, Arsenal sits proudly atop the Premier League table. Mikel Arteta’s squad is optimistic but aware of the challenges Fulham may pose. Historically, Arsenal has struggled in recent visits to Fulham, having dropped points in their last two encounters at Craven Cottage. Nevertheless, the Gunners appear to be a stronger unit this season, especially compared to past campaigns.
Fulham’s Recent Performance
Fulham has faced difficulties recently, suffering consecutive defeats to Aston Villa and Bournemouth, both ending with a score of 3-1. The team will miss defensive key player Sasa Lukic, who is sidelined for approximately four weeks. Despite their struggles, Fulham has been able to score in six of their last seven matches against Arsenal, which adds an element of intrigue to this fixture.
Betting Tips and Predictions
- Best Bet: Arsenal to win with over 2.5 goals (current odds: 6-4 with Bet365).
- Player Shots: Josh King to have a shot on target (odds: 6-4 with Bet365).
- Longshot: Eberechi Eze as the first goalscorer (odds: 7-1 with Bet365).
Key Stats
- Fulham has won only one of their last 14 Premier League games against Arsenal.
- Arsenal has secured eight victories out of ten matches this season.
- The Gunners have lost just once in their last 18 London derbies.
- Both teams have scored in six of their last seven encounters.
Team News
Fulham will send out a revised lineup as key players Rodrigo Muniz and Antonee Robinson are unable to participate. There are also doubts surrounding Samuel Chukwueze, Raul Jimenez, and Kenny Tete. The predicted formation for Fulham is a 3-4-2-1 with Bernd Leno in goal.
On Arsenal’s side, captain Martin Odegaard is expected to be unavailable, joining a lengthy injury list that includes Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Noni Madueke. However, Mikel Arteta anticipates that Piero Hincapie will make his Premier League debut. Arsenal’s formation might be structured as a 4-3-3.
Predicted Line-ups
| Fulham | Arsenal |
|---|---|
| Leno | Raya |
| Diop, Andersen, Bassey | Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori |
| Castagne, Berge, Cairney, Sessegnon | Rice, Zubimendi, Eze |
| Wilson, Iwobi | Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard |
| King | (Subs: include Merino, Martinelli, and Hincapie) |
This upcoming match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams look to secure important points in the Premier League standings.
