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Fulham will entertain Sunderland at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Saturday. The hosts have won three of their 11 league games thus far and are 15th in the standings. The Black Cats have fared better, winning five games and sitting in fourth.
The Cottagers were in action against Everton before the international break and suffered a 2-0 away loss, failing to score for the first time in four games. Interestingly, it was their fifth defeat in six league games.
Sunderland, on the other hand, have been in good touch, losing just one of their last nine games across all competitions. They met Arsenal in their previous outing and salvaged a 2-2 draw. Late drama ensued as Brian Brobbey scored a stoppage-time equalizer, opening his account for the club.
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Fulham vs Sunderland Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 66 times across all competitions. Sunderland have 26 wins, while Fulham have 20, with 20 games ending in draws.
- They last met in the FA Cup in 2023. After the initial meeting ended in a 1-1 draw, the Cottagers registered a narrow 3-2 win in the replay.
- Both teams registered away wins when they last met in the Premier League in the 2013-14 campaign.
- Fulham have suffered just one home loss in all competitions this season, a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal last month.
- Sunderland have scored two goals apiece in three of their last four games.
- Three of the last five meetings between the two teams have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Only league leaders Arsenal (1) have suffered fewer defeats than Sunderland (2) in the league this season.
Fulham vs Sunderland Prediction
The Cottagers have failed to score in two of their last four league games, which is a cause for concern. Notably, their three wins in the Premier League this season have all been registered at home. Interestingly, they have won just one of their last five home games in this fixture.
Antonee Robinson and Rodrigo Muniz will miss this match due to injuries. Marco Silva will also be without the services of Sasa Lukic due to a suspension.
The Black Cats are on a four-game unbeaten streak, though the last two games have ended in draws. Interestingly, they have failed to score in three of their five away league games this season.
Habib Diarra, Leo Hjelde, Romaine Mundle, and Aji Alese are unavailable due to injuries. Reinildo was injured on international duty but is fit enough to start. Dennis Cirkin is likely to return to the bench after a lengthy layoff.
Considering the visitors' poor away record in the league this season and the Cottagers' recent form, we expect the teams to share the spoils.
Prediction: Fulham 1-1 Sunderland
Fulham vs Sunderland Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
