West Ham host Fulham in a London derby this evening having navigated a nightmare fixture run with a respectful points return.
Many pre-season predictions saw the Hammers struggling at the bottom of the table come November having faced Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, Leicester City, Everton, Wolves and Arsenal, but find themselves with a five-point gap.
Fulham, though, do find themselves at the wrong end, despite earning their first win of the league season last time out. Another win this weekend will be a real statement from the squad and Scott Parker.
Date, time and venue
West Ham vs Fulham is scheduled for a 8pm kick-off on Saturday, November 7, 2020.
The match is due to be played behind closed doors at London Stadium due to Government guidelines regarding coronavirus.
How to watch
West Ham vs Fulham is available to watch on BT Sport Box Office, at a cost of £14.95.
Team news
West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Masuaku, Bowen, Soucek, Rice, Fornals, Haller
Subs: Yarmolenko, Benrahma, Lanzini, Snodgrass, Diop, Fredericks, Randolph
Fulham XI: Areola, Aina, Andersen, Adarabioyo, Robinson, Zambo, Reed, Reid, Cairney, Lookman, Mitrovic
Subs: Hector, Kebano, Rodak, Ream, Loftus-Cheek, Ivan Cavaleiro, Bryan
Prediction: West Ham 2-2 Fulham
Fulham finally showed some fight to beat West Brom last time out.
This is a different challenge for West Ham after a nightmare run, and they may be in for a surprise.
Head to head results history
West Ham did the double over Fulham in the latter’s last season in the Premier League, taking their tally to 48 wins to Fulham’s 32.
Fulham last beat the Hammers on New Year’s Day in 2014.
Bettings odds and tips
- West Ham win: 4/5
- Draw: 29/10
- Fulham win: 17/5
Odds (subject to change) courtesy of Betfair Exchange.
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