Verdict: Harry Wilson over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Seeking an immediate Premier League response on Saturday afternoon, Fulham will welcome Everton to Craven Cottage.
Fulham
Starting with the hosts, suffering infamous last-gasp heartbreak away at Old Trafford last weekend as they eventually fell to a dramatic 3-2 loss against Manchester United, Fulham will be seeking an immediate response here. Signing off January with a 2-1 win against Brighton, Marco Silva’s men have found a route into the top-half of the Premier League table. Extending on their FA Cup adventure last month as they secured an eye-catching 3-1 victory against Championship high-flyers Middlesbrough, Fulham will also be excited by their continued success in west London. Along with winning their previous three showdowns at Craven Cottage across all competitions by an aggregate score of 7-3, they have also registered 10 points from their last four Premier League battles in front of their own supporters.
Fulham Team News
While Norwegian international Oscar Bobb might have completed a permanent switch to Craven Cottage last week, the now-former Manchester City youngster remains on the sidelines with a hamstring issue. Likewise, Brazilian marksman Rodrigo Muniz is still recovering from his own respective hamstring injury.
Enjoying what has been a sensational run of form and registering 17 direct goal contributions (11 goals, six assists) in his previous 18 appearances for club and country, Harry Wilson will play a leading role in the final third. Nigerian international Calvin Bassey could make a first Premier League start since back on December 13th.
Everton
As for the visitors, while Everton might have sprung an almighty upset away at Aston Villa on January 18th as they snatched a 1-0 victory in the Midlands, David Moyes’ men have struggled to find any real stability on either side of opening the New Year. Now settling for consecutive 2-2 stalemates against Brighton and Leeds, the former West Ham boss has seen his squad win just a pair of their previous 10 appearances across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to the start of December. Essentially sat in Premier League limbo, the Blues are also searching for a crucial clinical edge in the final third. Watching their respective FA Cup adventure come to an end at the hands of Sunderland last month, Everton have failed to record more than a single strike in any of their previous six outings.
Everton Team News
In what was a major blow for Everton, the Blues confirmed last week that Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish is set to miss the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign with a foot issue. Watching a Deadline Day move to Crystal Palace shockingly collapse, Dwight McNeil could feature on Saturday afternoon.
Recently returning from a long-term hamstring injury, England international Jarrad Branthwaite should make consecutive Premier League starts. Despite coming off the bench and bagging a last-gasp equaliser against Brighton last weekend, Portuguese striker Beto will likely settle for another late cameo appearance.
Fulham vs Everton Key Factors to Consider
- When Fulham and Everton met for their reverse Premier League meeting on November 8th, the Blues collected a 2-0 victory on Merseyside.
- Moyes’ men have won just a pair of their previous 10 appearances across all competitions.
- Fulham have won their previous three matchups in west London across all competitions by an aggregate score of 7-3.
- The Cottagers have also registered 10 points from their last four Premier League matchups at Craven Cottage.
- Wales international Harry Wilson has recorded 17 direct goal contributions (11 goals, six assists) in his previous 18 appearances for club and country.
Conclusion
Suffering last-gasp heartbreak at Old Trafford last weekend, Fulham will certainly be excited to make a return to the capital on Saturday afternoon. Winning all of their previous three showdowns at Craven Cottage by an aggregate score of 7-3, Silva’s men have also notched 10 points from their last four Premier League battles in west London. Meeting an Everton squad who have shown some extended inconstancies on either side of opening 2026, Fulham should be smelling a potential opportunity in west London.
Verdict: Harry Wilson over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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