Can Arsenal end the Fulham curse?
On Sunday at 3:00 PM, Craven Cottage hosts the clash between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC. Both teams are full of confidence after their recent successes during the week, but it won’t be an easy task for the Gunners. They have not won against Fulham in their last two Premier League duels, which is why Arsenal are under even more pressure going into this game. Given the current form of both teams, we present you with a suitable Fulham v Arsenal tip for the upcoming London derby.
Mikel Arteta’s team has been performing well for a few weeks now and is unbeaten in five games across all competitions. However, the Cottagers’ performance curve is also pointing upwards. They have only conceded one goal in their last six Premier League games and have also been very strong this season. The Fulham v Arsenal bookmaker predictions see the away team as clear favorites, but we would advise against betting on the 3-way market.
For the Fulham v Arsenal game, we recommend betting on the combination of X2 & both teams scoring. Both teams are currently in very strong form offensively and in three of the last five games between the two teams, more than 2.5 goals have been scored. With Fulham vs. Arsenal odds of over 2.00 for this bet, this variant appears particularly promising. Therefore, we advise you to include this combination in your betting slip. Interwetten offers new customers a bonus of up to €100.
Fulham – statistics & current form
Fulham have been extremely confident in London derbies, losing none of their last eight matches of this kind (four wins and four draws). In the current season, the team of head coach Marco Silva is in very strong form and currently occupies sixth place in the table. Fulham have picked up 22 points from 14 league games so far and are just four points behind reigning champions Manchester City, who hold the coveted fourth place for the Champions League.
Can Fulham pull off another derby shock?
Considering the current form of both teams, the game promises to be an exciting encounter. Fulham have taken ten points from their last five league games and could even take the lead in the table if they win again. In particular, their recent 3-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, which they also managed to secure at home during the week, could be seen as an additional advantage for Marco Silva’s team in their game against Arsenal. In Alex Iwobi, Fulham have a forward who has really come into his own in recent weeks.
He has scored three goals in the last three league games and will also have a significant impact on the course of this game. He is likely to be particularly motivated as the game has a special significance for him. Iwobi played for Arsenal from 2014 to 2019, and the upcoming London derby will be a special game for him against his former club. If you decide to add Iwobi as a scorer to your betting slip, you will get odds of 5.00 in the top tip for the Fulham v Arsenal game.
Arsenal – Statistics & current form
Arsenal FC seems to have been dogged by bad luck in recent years, especially after they only just lost the English championship to Manchester City last season. Nevertheless, there was never a moment for the traditional club to give up. This season, however, the situation is a bit more complicated because Manchester City’s slump doesn’t seem to offer Arsenal a real chance at the title. Instead, Liverpool FC has taken on the role of the team of the hour this season.
Arsenal is in third place, seven points behind, and has the third-best offense in the Premier League with 28 goals. Their defense is also strong, with only 14 goals conceded, giving them the second-best defense in the league. Overall, however, the season is going very well for the Gunners and with another win against Fulham on Sunday, they could continue their good run and perhaps even get closer to league leaders Liverpool, who have been dropping points recently.
Arsenal have been performing consistently well away from home
Arsenal have collected 11 points in their last seven away games, underlining their strong form away from home. Particularly noteworthy is that the Gunners have already scored five goals in six different competitions in 2024. No English club has managed to win with this goal tally in six away games. Given this offensive strength and the current form of the Gunners, a Fulham v Arsenal prediction on the 1st HZ over 1.5 goals could be a promising bet, especially at odds of 2.63 in the top spot.
Special attention should be paid to Bukayo Saka, who has been directly involved in a total of 14 goals in his last 14 Premier League derbies against London teams. With this impressive record, Saka even ranks fourth in the history of the London derbies when it comes to the number of assists. Only legends like Fabregas, Bergkamp and Lampard have collected more assists in London derbies.
Fulham – Arsenal Direct comparison / H2H record
As mentioned in the introduction, Arsenal have not won their last two league games against Fulham. However, the London club has always scored at least one goal against Fulham in the last 18 Premier League games. This statistic makes the Fulham vs. Arsenal betting odds for the main tip X2 & both teams scoring particularly attractive, as it indicates that Fulham may be playing well, but Arsenal are still regularly scoring goals.
Fulham – Arsenal tip
In conclusion, we can expect an exciting, but probably patient game. Given that Arsenal have struggled against Fulham in recent meetings, we don’t think that the Gunners will suffer defeat in their current form. However, we also consider a clear victory for the away team to be unlikely. Therefore, we see the double chance, in which both teams score, as the most promising betting option.