Match Overview
Fulham welcome Liverpool to Craven Cottage for a Premier League matchup with points and momentum on the line. The hosts have produced steady home numbers and a disciplined defensive base, while Liverpool arrive with a recent scoring burst and high-tempo intent. Their last meeting in April finished 3-2 to Fulham, suggesting this fixture can open up. With tight scorelines featuring in Liverpool’s recent outings, fine details could decide this contest.
- Fixture: Fulham vs Liverpool
- Competition: Premier League
- Venue: Craven Cottage
- Date: 04-01-2026
- Kickoff: 15:00 GMT / 15:00 UTC
Predicted Lineups
Fulham
- B. Leno
- J. Andersen
- K. Tete
- C. Bassey
- T. Castagne
- S. Berge
- H. Wilson
- S. Lukić
- E. Smith Rowe
- R. Jiménez
- Kevin
Liverpool
- Alisson
- I. Konaté
- V. van Dijk
- M. Kerkez
- C. Bradley
- A. Mac Allister
- R. Gravenberch
- F. Wirtz
- D. Szoboszlai
- H. Ekitike
- C. Gakpo
Injury & Suspension Report
Fulham
- Joshua King – Knee Injury
- Rodrigo Muniz – Hamstring Injury
- S. Chukwueze – International duty
- R. Sessegnon – Hamstring Injury
- A. Iwobi – International duty
- K. Tete – Thigh Injury
- C. Bassey – International duty
Liverpool
- W. Endo – Ankle Injury
- A. Isak – Broken Leg
- Stefan Bajčetić – Hamstring Injury
- C. Scanlon – Hamstring Injury
- J. Gomez – Injury
- Mohamed Salah – International duty
- G. Leoni – Knee Injury
Head-to-Head
Recent clashes have tended to be open, with the last nine meetings producing just over three goals per game. Liverpool hold the broader historical edge in wins, while Fulham have landed notable results, including a 3-2 victory in April. Draws have also featured, pointing to momentum swings across different periods.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Fulham’s resolute backline at Craven Cottage
Fulham’s home form blends compact defending with direct, quick transitions. They have scored 10 goals across their last five matches at Craven Cottage and recorded seven clean sheets in 21 league outings, with Bernd Leno providing stability behind a disciplined unit. The recent 1-0 win over West Ham showed their comfort in tight games, and H. Wilson’s five goals this season offer a reliable attacking outlet when chances arise.
H. Ekitike’s scoring streak boosts Liverpool
Liverpool have hit 10 goals across their last five games and are aiming to make it four wins in five. However, in tighter matchups against comparable opposition they have managed just one victory and conceded over 1.5 goals on average, underlining some defensive vulnerability. H. Ekitike has scored in three straight matches, supported by creators A. Mac Allister, R. Gravenberch, F. Wirtz and D. Szoboszlai. The visitors remain fourth with 32 points from 18 games, balancing results with a few setbacks.
The pattern points toward a game of phases: Fulham can threaten through rapid transitions and precise finishing, while Liverpool’s high-tempo approach can generate sustained pressure and shot volume. The prior 3-2 result and the recent goal output on both sides suggest chances at each end. Availability will also matter, with Fulham listing several absences and Liverpool without Mohamed Salah due to international duty.
Given Fulham’s home productivity and Liverpool’s recent scoring form, both teams look capable of finding the net. The visitors’ average concessions in tighter contests offset their attacking edge, while Fulham’s defensive record at home helps level the scales.
Prediction: Draw 2-2.