West Ham vs Fulham Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is West Ham vs Fulham on and what time does it start? West Ham vs Fulham will take place on Sunday 14th April, 2024 – 14:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for West Ham vs Fulham? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is West Ham vs Fulham on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for West Ham vs Fulham
Where can I stream West Ham vs Fulham in the UK? If West Ham vs Fulham is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
WEST HAM
David Moyes guided West Ham United to winning the UEFA Europa Conference League last season and the Hammers are aiming to repeat that European success in the UEFA Europa League this time around, too. However, they come into this one on the back of a 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen in the first-leg of their quarter-final tie in midweek.
The Irons, who were missing Jarrod Bowen in that game, conceded two late goals scored by Jonas Hofmann and Victor Boniface. That means there will be a major emphasis placed upon the second-leg so there could well be a chance they take their eye off the ball as Fulham make the trip across the capital city.
FULHAM
There is a danger that former Hull City and Watford boss Marco Silva oversees a genuinely bad final few months of the 2023/24 campaign as the Cottagers drift away from being in any remote contention for the top seven or eight and potential UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying spots for next weekend.
Ever since hammering capital city rivals Tottenham Hotspur by three goals to nil just before the March international break, Fulham have really underperformed. They had to fight back from 3-1 down to earn a point against bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United before back-to-back losses against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.
THE TEAM NEWS
WEST HAM
David Moyes has said he is not expected the aforementioned Jarrod Bowen to return for this weekend but did not entirely rule out the former Hull City forward.
The Scotsman also said he is unsure on the fitness of Alphonse Areola, following the groin injury that he suffered on Easter Saturday against Newcastle United.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Johnson, Mavropanos, Zouma, Cresswell; Ward-Prowse, Alvarez; Cornet, Paqueta, Kudus; Antonio
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Areola (Injured), Phillips (Injured), Bowen (Injured)
FULHAM
Once again, Marco Silva is blessed with a fully fit and available squad for this weekend’s London derby, which is very surprising given the amount of issues that most clubs have had this season.
Armando Broja had a scan in midweek but the Albania international forward will be available to face a side he has been heavily linked with in the past.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Adarabioyo, Bassey, Robinson; Palhinha, Reed; Wilson, Andreas Pereira, Willian; Rodrigo Muniz
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
West Ham are tucked inside the top seven but a Fulham victory in this London derby would mean that Fulham, who begin the weekend in 13th place, could close the gap to six points between themselves and the Irons. West Ham do have a little cushion between themselves and those outside of the top eight so this weekend could be the perfect chance to focus fully on the UEFA Europa League against Bayer Leverkusen. Fulham need a response and backing them could well be some good value for this one.
TIP: DOUBLE CHANCE – FULHAM TO WIN OR DRAW
