Fulham vs Tottenham: Prediction, H2H and probable lineups — March 1, 2026
On Sunday, March 1, Craven Cottage in London will host a capital derby as Fulham welcomes Tottenham for Matchweek 28 of the Premier League. The league table situation ahead of this clash looks highly unusual for the fans of both teams.
Match preview
Tottenham have turned into the main source of negative surprises for their fans at the start of 2026. By March, under the stewardship of Igor Tudor, Spurs remain the only side in the league yet to pick up a single victory in the calendar year. The stats for 2026 are bleak: 9 matches, 0 wins, 4 draws, and 5 defeats. Their latest setback—a derby thrashing by Arsenal (1-4)—dropped the team to 16th place, and now fans are seriously discussing relegation risks rather than any European ambitions. The main issue is a total loss of defensive concentration, with the backline conceding in almost every opposition attack. To make matters worse, Tottenham’s injury list is overflowing.
Fulham, on the other hand, are enjoying a rock-solid and consistent season under Marco Silva. Sitting 10th with 37 points, the Cottagers are in a very comfortable position. At home at Craven Cottage, they’ve been traditionally strong: 7 wins in 13 home games this season. Fulham also have history on their side this campaign: back in November, they defeated Tottenham away (2-1). For this Sunday’s fixture, Chukwueze and Lukic could return to action, giving the manager more options for rotation and bolstering the team in the second half.
Tactically, we’ll see a clash between Tudor’s system—trying to instill a more aggressive, combative style in Spurs—and Silva’s well-oiled machine. Special attention will be on Palhinha, who now plays for Tottenham and will return to his "home" stadium as an opponent for the first time.
Probable lineups
Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Kevin; Jimenez
Tottenham: Vicario; Gray, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Spence; Gallagher, Palhinha, Sarr; Kolo Muani, Solanke, Simons
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last five meetings, Fulham have won three times, with one draw and one Tottenham victory
- Fulham have gone nine matches without a draw: five wins and four losses
- The Cottagers have conceded in 11 consecutive games
- Tottenham have lost three games in a row with an aggregate score of 2-8, and have won just two of their last 12 matches
Prediction
Both clubs are struggling defensively, but remain consistently dangerous in attack. My prediction: both teams to score – YES at 1.65
