Fulham vs Liverpool Prediction: Team News and Lineups Preview
Josh Ingram is on hand to delve into this Fulham vs Liverpool prediction betting preview. The soon-to-be champions travel to Craven Cottage this weekend. The Reds are looking to take a step closer to their second-ever Premier League title (since 1992).
Mohamed Salah is the talisman for Liverpool, often leading by example, and will look to do so once more. Fulham have proved a tricky customer for most this season. They do risk losing ground in the hunt for Europe with another defeat. It’s hard enough getting a positive result against Liverpool, but it’s proved even harder keeping their star Egyptian quiet.
Fulham vs Liverpool Prediction: Champions Elect led by the Egyptian King
England, Premier League, Sunday, April 6th, 14:00 (UK)
Football can be very simple at times. Backing the best player on the pitch to score is not innovative, but sometimes it has to be done. Mo Salah has been sensational this season and is on course to break all sorts of records, so he should always be considered when offered at an inviting price.
Going away to Craven Cottage isn’t exactly a hostile atmosphere, and Fulham don’t have a record that strikes fear into opponents. In fact, it’s mediocre, with the 10th-best record in the Premier League. They do struggle to shut teams out, managing just two clean sheets in 15. It’s a trend that’s across all their league games, with only five in 30 games.
Salah managed four shots in the reverse fixture for an accumulative 0.22xG, while the Reds were down to ten men from the 17th-minute. The only issue for Salah is that he will be up against Antonee Robinson, who has had the best season of his career to date. The American has regularly locked up wingers and helped with assists at the other end.
Eye-watering
When you look deeper at Salah as an individual, the numbers get eye-watering. He sits in the 99th percentile of the Premier League in almost every attacking metric. When backing Salah to score, it’s reassuring that he never stops shooting. He will also play every single minute of every game.
The Egyptian winger averages 3.04 shots per90, with 1.92 shots on target per90. He is a constant goal threat. On his travels, he is more of a threat in front of goal. Of his 27 goals, 16 have been on the road so far. In the entirety of his Liverpool career, his goals per90 of 0.94 can only be beaten by 0.99 in his debut season.
Salah’s number of goals hasn’t been padded out in scoring an exorbitant amount in one game. He has registered a strike in 21 different league games. The added reassurance with Salah is his exemplary penalty spot record. Liverpool have been awarded the most penalties with nine, and Salah has converted every single one.
Fulham have had a tough week, losing a quarter-final and losing at Arsenal. Marco Silva has made it difficult for Liverpool in recent years, but stopping Salah from scoring is an arduous task in the Premier League, and not many have found an answer.
- Fulham vs Liverpool Prediction: Mohamed Salah Anytime Goalscorer (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 2.60
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 10/10 (TRACKED BET)
Fulham vs Liverpool Prediction odds via bet365 as at 09:00, April 3rd, 2025. Odds may now differ.
Fulham vs Liverpool Team News: Fully fit Fulham and Reds right back issue
Fulham has an almost full complement from which Marco Silva can choose from. The only injuries they have are long-term issues. Harry Wilson and Kenny Tete have been out but are expected back in the next few weeks. Once they are back, it’s hard to see how they displace the players who have taken their place in the team, especially Timothy Castagne, who has been very consistent.
The main injury concern for Liverpool is Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back. He is out until the end of April with a lower leg injury picked up against PSG. It has caused Slot to chop and change with Quansah used in the cup final and Curtis Jones against Everton. This is due to Conor Bradley’s repetitive thigh injury. It’s uncertain if he will make the squad for this one, but it’s hard to see how he will start. Due to concussion protocol, Alisson missed the Merseyside derby, and there should be no rush as Kelleher is more than capable.
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno;Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic, Iwobi, Pereira, Willian; Muniz
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Kelleher; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Macallister; Salah, Jota,Gakpo
Match Stats: Fulham struggles facing Liverpool
- The last time Fulham beat Liverpool was away at Anfield in March 2021. They won 1-0 on that day thanks to a Mario Lemina goal.
- In the last ten meetings in all competitions, Liverpool has won five times, four draws and the solitary Fulham win.
- Mo Salah has gone on a five-game goal drought against Fulham.
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