Fulham vs West Brom Predictions and Betting Tips
New boys Fulham and West Brom go head-to-head for this massive six-pointer on Matchday seven. Both sides head into this game still in search of their first win of the 2020/21 Premier League season, making this game a must-watch for neutral fans. Which one of the side will get these all-important three points?
Over the past 17 meetings, Fulham has proved to be the dominant side with seven wins. Eight draws in that period also point to the fact that both sides like to get stuck in and as such, most of these games were close encounters. With just two wins in that period, West Brom will certainly look to better their record against the Cottagers. In the last four meetings, both sides have played out stalemates which have been frustrating for players and fans alike. However, it is to be noted that haven't lost to West Brom in nine games. All this coupled with the situation at the bottom of the league table sets up this encounter nicely.
Still no wins on the board for both newly-promoted sides
Although it's still early, it's looking like both teams will return back to the EFL Championship after only one season back in the top-flight. It has to be said that both sides scraped the way though promotion from the EFL Championship. West Brom could have lost out on automatic promotion if not for Brentford's disappointing final few games. Fulham, on the other hand, needed a fluke goal in the extra-time of playoffs final to book a place with the big boys. As a result, both sides were always going to struggle in the top-flight
Comparing both teams' performances so far, Bilic and his boys look like the ones on the up with three draws in the six games played. They could have had their first three points as early as matchday three put managed to bottle a three-goal lead against Chelsea.
Their opponents, on the flip side, has managed only one point in a draw at Bramall Lane against Sheffield. To be frank, The Cottagers haven't impressed since the commencement of the new season. They look shaky all over the park, and with Mitrovic barely in the goals, they would need to set up for quite a long and hard season.
Fulham vs West Brom Team News
Fulham has quite a number of injury concerns and will be heading into his game without some key players. Tete, Kebano, and Onomah are all ruled out via injuries while Kamara will sit this one out via a suspension. Field and Robson-Kanu are the only injury casualties for the home side.
Fulham possible starting XI:
Areola; Robinson, Ream, Adarabioyo, Aina; Reed, Cairney, Zambo-Anguissa; Lookman, Loftus-Cheek, Mitrovic
West Brom possible starting XI:
Johnstone; Furlong, Ivanovic, Ajayi, Townsend; Livermore; Perreira, Gallagher, Krovinovic, Robinson; Grant
Fulham vs West Brom Prediction: 1-2
Although Fulham will be keen on taking advantage of home advantage, they would have to do so without a number of key first-team players. Their opponents, on the other hand, are fresh from that 1-1draw at the AMEX stadium and will be bidding to do one better at they head to London.
West Brom does have the capability to capitulate but we don't think that will be the case this Monday. As a result, we believe they get all the points in this top-draw matchup.
