Fulham Faces Liverpool: Premier League Preview, Team News & Stats

Fulham and Liverpool are set to clash in a highly-anticipated Premier League match. This encounter carries significance for both teams, as they look to enhance their standings and provide an entertaining display for fans.

Past Encounters

Fulham triumphed in this fixture last season, securing a 3-2 victory. This win marked a historical highlight, as it was the last time Fulham won consecutive home league games against Liverpool, dating back to May 2007.

Fulham’s Performance Against Liverpool

• In their recent encounters, Fulham managed to avoid defeat against Liverpool during the previous Premier League campaign, recording one draw and one loss.
• Over the last 19 league matches against the reigning champions, Fulham has won just once, with three draws and 15 losses.
• Notably, the last victory against Liverpool came in March 2021, where Fulham won 1-0 at Anfield.

High-Scoring Matches

The previous four Premier League meetings between these teams have seen an impressive total of 20 goals. Notably, both teams have scored at least twice in three of these four matches.

Liverpool’s Recent Trends

After facing a rough patch with five consecutive losses against London teams, Liverpool has bounced back, winning their last two matches in the capital. They have also demonstrated scoring consistency, finding the back of the net in their last 20 league games in London, following a goalless draw against Chelsea in April 2023.

Current Form and Statistics

• Fulham has won five of their last eight home Premier League games and achieved clean sheets in four of these matches, which is double the number from last season.
• In their recent away games, Liverpool garnered seven points from three matches, improving significantly from their prior eight away fixtures where they managed only six points.

Managerial Insights

Fulham’s coach, Marco Silva, has encountered difficulties against reigning champions, losing 11 matches in this context—a record 100% loss rate for any manager in the Premier League.

Key Players to Watch

• Fulham’s Harry Wilson has been in fine form, contributing to four goals in his last seven home league appearances, surpassing his output in the previous 20 at Craven Cottage.
• Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitiké has scored three goals in his last two away games. Prior to this, he only managed one goal in his first six away matches for the club.

This upcoming match promises to be thrilling, with both teams bringing vital statistics and player performances into play. Fans will be eager to see if Fulham can replicate their previous success or if Liverpool will continue their upward trend in London.