Fulham vs Liverpool prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 4.01.2026
One of the matches of the 20th round of the English Premier League will take place on Sunday at Craven Cottage in London, where local side Fulham will host Liverpool. I suggest betting on goals in this encounter—there’s a solid chance for success.
Match preview
Fulham continue to rack up points with confidence and are in strong form. Marco Silva’s team have won five of their last eight Premier League matches, and in the two games they lost, the Londoners were well in contention for a positive result. An away draw against Crystal Palace is more of a plus than a minus, especially considering the fighting spirit and parity in key stats.
The main issue for the hosts is squad depth. Kenny Tete, Josh King, Ryan Sessegnon, and Rodrigo Muniz are sidelined with injuries, while Chukwueze, Iwobi, and Bassey have departed for the Africa Cup of Nations. Still, Fulham have their strengths: a solid squad, confidence on home turf, and a decent head-to-head record against Liverpool in London. Harry Wilson stands out in particular, regularly contributing to goals in recent home matches.
Liverpool have slowed down a bit towards the end of December, drawing with Leeds and thus putting an end to their winning streak. Arne Slot’s side remain in the top four, but inconsistent attacking play and a string of injuries are raising questions. Over their last five matches, Liverpool have scored just seven goals and have often struggled to create chances.
The absence of Salah, Isak, Wirtz, and Endo has had a major impact on the Reds’ attacking threat. In addition, Liverpool have struggled with shot accuracy and have rarely created truly dangerous chances in recent weeks. Nevertheless, the squad’s quality remains high, and the team is always capable of finding a way to turn the tide even under challenging circumstances.
Probable lineups
- Fulham: Leno, Robinson, Cuenca, Andersen, Castagne, Berge, Lukic, Kevin, Smith Rowe, Wilson, Jimenez
- Liverpool: Becker, Frimpong, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gakpo, Ekitike
Match facts and head-to-head
- Fulham are unbeaten in four of their last five home matches against Liverpool
- Both teams have scored in eight of their last head-to-heads at Fulham’s ground
- The last goalless draw between these teams at Craven Cottage was recorded more than ten years ago
Prediction
Both teams come into this match with decent form, but they bring different sets of problems. Fulham have traditionally been a tough opponent for Liverpool at home, while the visitors have struggled in attack and are dealing with injuries and the absence of key players. Betting on both teams to score looks logical, as does the possibility of a tight, hard-fought draw.
