West Ham vs Fulham: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for West Ham vs Fulham in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: West Ham vs Fulham
• Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: London Stadium

West Ham will be looking to bounce back after a string of disappointing results, including a heavy defeat to Manchester City. With a predicted lineup that includes key players like Lucas Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen, they have the potential to cause problems for Fulham's defence. However, their recent form suggests a lack of confidence, which could hinder their performance.

Fulham, on the other hand, have shown more consistency in their recent matches, securing three wins in their last five games. Their predicted lineup remains strong despite several injuries, with players like Harry Wilson and Sander Berge likely to play crucial roles. Given their better form and West Ham's struggles, Fulham might have the edge in this encounter.

West Ham's recent form has been poor, with three losses and two draws in their last five matches. The heavy defeat against Manchester City and the loss to Aston Villa at home will have dented their confidence. They will need to find a way to regain momentum if they are to perform well against Fulham.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Manchester City (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Brighton (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Manchester United (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Liverpool (H)

Fulham have had a more positive run of results, winning three out of their last five games. Their victories against Burnley and Tottenham, along with a narrow win over Sunderland, suggest they are in good spirits. This form could give them the confidence needed to secure a positive result against West Ham.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Nottingham Forest (H)

• Win: 3-2 vs Burnley (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)

• Loss: 4-5 vs Manchester City (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Tottenham (A)

The head-to-head record between West Ham and Fulham has been closely contested recently. West Ham won the most recent encounter 3-2, but before that, the results were mixed, with Fulham securing a 1-1 draw and a 2-0 victory. Earlier meetings saw a heavy 5-0 win for Fulham and a narrow 1-0 victory for West Ham, indicating that both teams can be unpredictable in this fixture.

Recent Premier League Results

• West Ham 3-2 Fulham (14 Jan 2025)
• Fulham 1-1 West Ham (14 Sep 2024)
• West Ham 0-2 Fulham (14 Apr 2024)
• Fulham 5-0 West Ham (10 Dec 2023)
• Fulham 0-1 West Ham (08 Apr 2023)

• Aaron Wan-Bissaka (International duty)

• El Hadji Diouf (International duty)

• Alex Iwobi (International Duty) – Out 

• Calvin Bassey (International Duty) – Out 

• Samu Chukwueze (International Duty) - Out 

• Rodrigo Muniz (Hamstring) – Out 

• Ryan Sessegnon (Hamstring) - Doubt 

• Predicted lineup: Areola (GK), Walker-Peters (DF), Kilman (DF), Todibo (DF), Scarles (DF), Magassa (MF), Potts (MF), Fernandes (MF), Paqueta (MF), Bowen (AT), Summerville (AT)

West Ham are expected to line up in a 4-3-1-2 formation, with Lucas Paqueta playing just behind the strikers Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville. This setup should allow them to control the midfield and create scoring opportunities through Paqueta's creativity.

• Predicted lineup: Leno (GK), Tete (DF), Andersen (DF), Cuenca (DF), Robinson (DF), Lukic (MF), Berge (MF), Wilson (MF), Smith Rowe (MF), Kevin (MF), Jimenez (AT)

Fulham are likely to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Emile Smith Rowe playing just behind the lone striker Raul Jimenez. This formation should provide a solid defensive base while allowing Kevin and Harry Wilson to exploit spaces and create chances for Jimenez.

• Summerville vs Robinson: Summerville's pace and dribbling skills will be tested against Robinson's defensive solidity.
• Paqueta vs Berge: Paqueta's creativity will be crucial in breaking down Berge's midfield presence.
• Bowen (West Ham): Bowen's goal-scoring ability will be vital for West Ham to secure a positive result.
• Wilson (Fulham): Wilson's creativity and ability to unlock defences will be key for Fulham's attack.

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