Fulham vs Brighton Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, December 5, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: Thursday, Dec 5
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Craven Cottage, England

Brighton will travel to Fulham for their 14th game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Craven Cottage. The Seagulls will aim to continue with their attacking prowess and maintain their top-four spot in the table.

Hosts Fulham made their return to the Premier League last season and have made a remarkable start to their 2024/25 campaign. The arrival of Emile Smith Rowe this summer has brought a touch of creativity in the middle of the park. The Cottagers are expected to hold their ground and a win against the visitors would see them surge up the table.

Meanwhile, Brighton would want to continue with their goalscoring threat in the final third and are expected to come out on top as narrow winners. It has been a great campaign so far for Fabian Hurzeler’s men this season.

Fulham Team News

Fulham squad will be without Jorge Cuenca due to his injury whereas Tom Cairney remains suspended for this tie. Harrison Reed underwent knee surgery and will be sidelined until late January. Joachim Andersen is nearing a return but this game seems too soon for the defender.

Brighton Team News

As for the visiting side, the likes of James Milner (thigh) and Solly March (knee) will be out for this tie. Carlos Baleba is expected to return from suspension. Adam Webster, Jack Hinshelwood and Lewis Dunk all are injured as well.

Fulham vs Brighton Predicted Lineups

Fulham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Leno

Defenders: Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson

Midfielders: Pereira, Berge, Smith-Rowe

Forwards: Adama, Iwobi; Jiménez

Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Verbruggen

Defenders: Veltman, Van Hecke, Igor, Estupinan

Midfielders: Wieffer, O’Riley

Forwards: Rutter, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 56 times in the past, with Fulham winning 26 of those games. Brighton have won only 22 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 8 games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Fulham vs Brighton

Raul Jiménez (Fulham)

The Mexican forward struggled for consistency last season but has appeared to rediscover his form in the 2024/25 campaign. Jimenez has bagged four goals and two assists in 13 Premier League appearances so far.

Joao Pedro (Brighton)

Brighton striker Joao Pedro has looked exceptionally sharp in front of goal and the Brazilian has bagged four goals in seven Premier League appearances this season. He can be described as a passive presser who can shoulder off the last defender without any fear.

Fulham vs Brighton Prediction

Fulham have made a decent start to the season and are currently occupying the 10th place with 19 points from their first 13 games. The Cottagers have settled in the mid-table and have picked up two wins in their last four league clashes. They are coming off a 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur over the weekend and results have fluctuated in the past few weeks.

As for Brighton, they have made a fantastic start to their Premier League campaign and are sitting fourth in the league standings, level on points with Manchester City. Thomas Frank’s men have looked exceptionally well in the final third and have secured 22 points out of 13 games so far. They are unbeaten in their last three fixtures across all competitions.

Predicted Score: Fulham 1-3 Brighton

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