Comments and predictions for Chelsea vs Fulham: Overcome the away team

Latest Chelsea vs Fulham team information

Chelsea are expected to change their defence after the draw with Everton, with Axel Disasi at right-back and Malo Gusto moving to left-back. With Marc Cucurella serving his suspension, manager Mauricio Pochettino could line up in a more traditional fashion. Romeo Lavia is likely to return from injury, with the boss confirming the Everton game was too soon for the Belgian midfielder. However, Reece James and Wesley Fofana remain absent with hamstring injuries. Centre-back Benoit Badiashile is not expected to return, but Tosin Adarabioyo was impressive, particularly with his decisive save from Everton's Iliman Ndiaye.

As for Fulham, Emile Smith Rowe could be absent again due to a foot injury, after missing the draw with Southampton. Marco Silva's side also face difficulties in midfield, with Sasa Lukic and Sander Berge both doubtful. However, Fulham welcome back Andreas Pereira from suspension. He could replace Josh King, who made an impressive debut in the Premier League. Fulham are also without Kenny Tete and Reiss Nelson, who are injured and will be out until at least February. Silva will have to decide between Raul Jimenez and Rodrigo Muniz as the striker, after Muniz started against Southampton.

Latest expected lineup Chelsea vs Fulham

Chelsea:

Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Pedro Neto, Palmer, Madueke; Jackson

Fulham:

Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Cairney, Pereira, Iwobi; Wilson, Jimenez, Adama

Latest Chelsea vs Fulham football commentary

Chelsea's run of five consecutive Premier League wins ended when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton on Sunday. It was the first time Enzo Maresca's side have failed to win since a 1-1 draw with Arsenal before the international break and the first time they have failed to score in the Premier League since the opening day. However, Chelsea remain unbeaten in 12 games and have a favourable schedule ahead.

Chelsea have a chance to keep up with Liverpool in the title race with games against Fulham, Ipswich Town, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Wolves. However, any slip-up could see them fall behind. Chelsea's current tally of 35 points is the lowest of any second-placed team at Christmas since 2010, underlining how fiercely competitive this season's competition is.

Head-to-head history favours Chelsea, with a 19-match unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge dating back to 1979. They also won two Boxing Day games against London sides in the 2005-06 and 2014-15 title-winning seasons.

Fulham missed the chance to close in on the top four when they drew 0-0 at home to Southampton. Despite some good finishes from Harry Wilson and Adama Traore, Fulham were unable to make a difference. They are currently just two points off the European places but have struggled with too many draws. They have won just once in their last six games and Chelsea are not the ideal opponents to help them improve their form.

Fulham have won just two of their 34 Premier League meetings with Chelsea, a win rate of 6%, the lowest of any team that has met at least 20 times. Manager Marco Silva has also had an unimpressive record against Chelsea, winning just two of his 10 meetings with Fulham, Watford and Everton.

Chelsea vs Fulham score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Chelsea vs Fulhamas follows:

• Sportsmole:Chelsea 2-0 Fulham

• WhoScore:Chelsea 3-1 Fulham
• Our newspaper predicts:Chelsea 2-0 Fulham

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