Fulham vs Sunderland: Match Preview
Prediction
Fulham enter this clash at Craven Cottage as slight favourites, thanks to their home advantage and more consistent attacking output. According to recent statistical models and betting markets, Fulham have roughly a 46–50% probability of winning this game.
Sunderland, however, are no pushovers. Their recent form suggests resilience: they’ve been strong defensively and have shown that they can grind out results on the road. Given these dynamics, a tightly contested match is expected, with both teams having a realistic chance of scoring.
When it comes to goal expectations, both over-2.5 goals and “both teams to score” (BTTS) look like viable markets. BetClan’s projection leans towards Over 2.5 goals (57%) and BTTS = Yes (53%).
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Head to Head (H2H)
Historically, Fulham and Sunderland have played each other multiple times across different competitions.
In recent head-to-head meetings, the two teams have been fairly balanced: out of the last 10 matchups, Fulham have won 3, Sunderland 4, while 3 ended in draws.
According to PredictZ, both teams have scored in many of their recent H2H fixtures, and the average goals per match has often leaned toward over 2.5 in their encounters.
Their most recent meeting (according to RKT Football) ended in a 2–2 draw, underlining how tight these games have been.
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Correct Score Prediction
Putting together form, head-to-head trends, and goal-expectation data, a 2–1 win for Fulham emerges as a strong candidate. This aligns with BetClan’s most likely correct-score pick.
However, some analytics sites lean toward a 1–1 draw, pointing to Sunderland’s defensive discipline and Fulham’s occasional struggle to break teams down.
My prediction: Fulham 2–1 Sunderland
