Match Preview
Fulham host high-flying Sunderland at Craven Cottage in a Premier League fixture that pits two teams with vastly different starts to the season against each other. The home side are struggling in the lower half of the table and will be desperate for points to pull away from the relegation battle. In stark contrast, Sunderland have enjoyed a fantastic campaign so far, sitting comfortably in the top four. This match will test whether Fulham’s home advantage can overcome Sunderland’s impressive form.
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Current League Standings
After 11 matches played, the league table highlights the performance gap between these two clubs:
- Sunderland AFC: Currently sit in an impressive 4th place with 19 points, showcasing a strong defence that has conceded only 10 goals.
- Fulham FC: Find themselves in 15th position with just 11 points, having lost more games (6) than they have won and drawn combined (5).
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Manchester City FC | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 22 |
| 3 | Chelsea FC | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 20 |
| 4 | Sunderland AFC | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Aston Villa FC | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 7 | Manchester United FC | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| 8 | Liverpool FC | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 18 |
| 9 | AFC Bournemouth | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 18 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace FC | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17 |
| 11 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 |
| 12 | Brentford FC | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| 13 | Everton FC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 15 |
| 14 | Newcastle United FC | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 12 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 11 |
| 16 | Leeds United FC | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 11 |
| 17 | Burnley FC | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -8 | 10 |
| 18 | West Ham United FC | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -10 | 10 |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest FC | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 9 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | -18 | 2 |
Head-to-Head Analysis
The historical record between these two sides presents a fascinating and highly unusual trend. In their last six encounters, neither team has managed to secure a victory. All six of those matches have ended in a draw. This remarkable statistic suggests that despite their differing league positions, these teams are exceptionally well-matched and have historically cancelled each other out. This pattern is too strong to be ignored when considering the potential outcome of this fixture.
Our Prediction
While Sunderland’s current form makes them the on-paper favourites, Fulham’s need for points at home and the extraordinary head-to-head record cannot be overlooked. Sunderland have proven difficult to beat, drawing four of their 11 games this season, and Fulham will likely set up to be resilient. The history between these clubs points overwhelmingly towards a stalemate. Therefore, we are backing another tight contest that ends with the points being shared.
Our Betting Tip:
Draw
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