Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Two teams desperate to get out of the Premier League cellar will go head-to-head, as Fulham host the Wolves at Craven Cottage on Saturday. The hosts are 17th in the English top-flight standings with eight points, whereas the visitors are at the bottom with only two points from the first nine matchdays.
Both of them are coming off contrasting results in the EFL Cup third round. The Cottagers eked out a penalty shootout win over Wycombe to move on to the next round. Meanwhile, the Wolves were eliminated after losing to Chelsea in a seven-goal thriller. What’s common about these two sides is that they are winless in their previous four league matches.
We may still have a long way to go, but Fulham and Wolves head into the 10th matchday with a huge sense of urgency, so expect fireworks and drama at Craven Cottage.
Talking Points
Fulham lack the scoring punch
Fulham have been lacking firepower in the final third, as Raul Jimenez is on a mini-drought, and an injury has sidelined backup Rodrigo Muniz, who’s not expected to play until next month. During their four-game losing streak in the Premier League, the Cottagers have scored three goals while conceding nine on the other end.
Their lack of a clinical edge in the final third almost cost them against Wycombe last night in the EFL Cup third round, as they had 20 shots with eight on target but only converted one. In fact, the team conceded an early goal from ex-Fulham man Cauley Woodrow before Josh King scored the equaliser in the second half, his first senior goal with the club.
King badly needed this goal, as he hasn’t had one despite being a regular starter at the No. 10 position. Head coach Marco Silva has praised the 18-year-old midfielder, and following his performance yesterday, King could be in for another start as Emile Smith Rowe is doubtful due to a thigh injury.
Ryan Sessegnon is another player to watch if you’re the Wolves. He has filled in well for the injured Antonee Robinson and has proven to be one of the team’s most versatile players.
Wolves plan to develop their youth
Given how this season has gone for the Wolves, their focus will likely be on developing their youngsters and turning them into profit. With that said, some of the players to look out for are Jorgen Strand Larsen, Tolu Arokodare, David Moller Wolfe, and Joao Gomes.
Arokodare and Moller Wolfe particularly stood out against Chelsea in the EFL Cup third round, as they almost completed the Wolves’ comeback attempt. After going down 0-3 in the first half, Arokodare and Moller Wolfe scored two goals in the second half, but Jamie Gittens’ late goal did them in, and Moller Wolfe added a consolation goal in stoppage time. These two have surely made a strong case to start this Saturday, as they can produce Premier League 2025 highlights.
History
Fulham and Wolves split their two league clashes last season. The Wolves won 4-1 at Craven Cottage, as Matheus Cunha (brace), Joao Gomes, and Goncalo Guedes overturned a one-goal deficit created by Alex Iwobi. The Cottagers got their revenge three months later at Molineux Stadium, as Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz nullified Joao Gomes’ goal in the 2-1 victory.
Wolves last faced relegation from the English top-flight in 2011-12, when they were at the bottom of the standings. They even dropped to League One in 2013 but returned to the Championship in 2014. After four straight years in the Championship, the Wolves earned promotion to the Premier League in 2018 and have stayed there ever since.
As for Fulham, they’ve jumped in and out of the Premier League most recently from 2018 to 2022. However, since then, they’ve been in the English top-flight consistently.
Betting Tip
The Premier League 2025 odds have the Cottagers beating the Wolves this Saturday at home. Fulham are 1.87 favourites to win, whereas Wolves are 3.90 underdogs, and a draw is priced at 3.23. Despite their recent struggles, the hosts should be able to see this through, as they have a stronger roster on paper.
Defence could be optional in this fixture. Besides our recommended bet, SBOTOP bettors may be tempted to add Over 2.00 at 1.68, Over 2.25 at 1.87, Over 2.50 at 2.09, and even Total Goal 4-6 at 3.74 to the parlay. Moreover, a Correct Score of 2-1 in favour of Fulham – the result of their previous league encounter – offers a robust payday of 8.00 your bet.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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