West Ham United vs Fulham
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Match Date & Kickoff:
West Ham United vs Fulham
Date: January 14, 2025
Kickoff: 19:30 GMT
Venue: London Stadium, London, England
In an enticing London derby tonight, West Ham United will take on Fulham at the renowned London Stadium as they gear up for a fierce tussle in the Premier League. With both teams striving to earn crucial points, this game will be quite the exhilarating contest. Let's get down to some match statistics, team news, predicted lineups, and key battles that could decide it all.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
- Last Five Matches:
- West Ham United: 1 win, 2 losses, 2 draws
- Fulham: 2 wins, 1 loss, 2 draws - Last Meeting (April 14, 2024): Fulham secured a 2-0 victory, their first away win over West Ham in 12 attempts.
- All-Time Record: The team that enjoys an edge over Fulham is West Ham, with 8 wins against the visitor's 2 victories in the Premier League at home.
Key Players to Watch
- West Ham United:
- Jarrod Bowen - The winger has been in superb form this season, contributing both goals and assists. Look for him to make an impact on the attack.
- Declan Rice - The midfield general will be important in maintaining possession and nullifying Fulham's offensive play.
- Fulham:
- Andreas Pereira - This Brazilian midfielder has been the major factor in the Fulham offense. His playmaking skills will be very key for Fulham in this match.
- Aleksandar Mitrovic - He will be an aerial threat, always present in the air, including in set-piece situations, so he will definitely be one of the most dangerous players for Fulham.
Predicted Lineups
- West Ham United (4-2-3-1):
Fabianski (GK)
Coufal, Aguerd, Kurt Zouma, Emerson
Rice, Soucek
Bowen, Fornals, Benrahma
Antonio - Fulham (4-3-3):
Bernd Leno (GK)
Tete, Ream, Diop, Robinson
Harrison Reed, Palhinha, Andreas Pereira
Willian, Mitrovic, Kebano
Match Prediction
This London derby could go either way, as both teams have been on a mixed run of form. West Ham will be banking on their good home record, while Fulham will be hoping to continue their recent wins. However, West Ham's attacking threats like Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio could prove to be the difference-makers.
Prediction: West Ham United 2-1 Fulham
How to Watch
- TV Channel: The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK.
- Live Stream: You can watch the game on discovery+ or via the Sofascore app to follow the score in real-time with statistics.
Final Words
This is going to be an exciting clash between West Ham United and Fulham, filled with a lot of drama. With both teams looking for key points that would push them up the table, it would be interesting to see which of these teams comes out on top in this competitive London derby.