Match Overview

West Ham United welcome Fulham to the London Stadium in a key Premier League fixture as both sides look to lock in crucial festive-period points. The hosts will aim to build on recent home scoring form, while the visitors have shown they can create chances on the road. A 3-2 West Ham win in January adds a recent edge to the rivalry, and both teams have tended to trade goals in this matchup. Expect a competitive, tactical contest with fine margins likely to decide it.

• Fixture: West Ham United vs Fulham
• Competition: Premier League
• Venue: London Stadium
• Date: 27-12-2025
• Kickoff: 15:00 GMT / 15:00 UTC

Predicted Lineups

West Ham United

• A. Areola (Goalkeeper)
• M. Kilman (Defender)
• J. Todibo (Defender)
• E. Diouf (Defender)
• K. Walker-Peters (Defender)
• Mateus Fernandes (Midfielder)
• Lucas Paqueta (Midfielder)
• F. Potts (Midfielder)
• S. Magassa (Midfielder)
• J. Bowen (Attacker)
• C. Summerville (Attacker)

Fulham

• B. Leno (Goalkeeper)
• J. Andersen (Defender)
• K. Tete (Defender)
• C. Bassey (Defender)
• T. Castagne (Defender)
• S. Berge (Midfielder)
• H. Wilson (Midfielder)
• S. Lukić (Midfielder)
• A. Iwobi (Midfielder)
• R. Jiménez (Attacker)
• Kevin (Attacker)

Injury & Suspension Report

West Ham United

• O. Scarles – Injury
• L. Fabianski – Back Injury
• A. Wan-Bissaka – International duty
• E. Diouf – International duty

Fulham

• Rodrigo Muniz – Hamstring Injury
• S. Chukwueze – International duty
• C. Bassey – International duty
• A. Iwobi – International duty
• R. Sessegnon – Muscle Injury

Head-to-Head

Recent meetings between West Ham and Fulham have typically produced goals for both sides, often around the three-goal mark. Across their historical clashes, West Ham hold the edge in wins, with draws also featuring regularly, and Fulham not far behind. The pattern points toward a balanced matchup where either side can seize momentum.

Match Analysis & Prediction

West Ham’s home edge and pressing blueprint

West Ham’s recent home run shows a side comfortable dictating tempo and generating chances, with eight goals across five outings. Their previous 3-2 win in January highlighted sharp counterattacks and timely pressing, while strong wing play and disciplined midfield transitions underpin their approach. The 3-0 setback against elite opposition exposed vulnerabilities when pressured high, but at the London Stadium the hosts generally harness momentum well. Jarrod Bowen’s form remains a reliable attacking outlet, supporting a pragmatic, direct threat.

Fulham’s away output and defensive balance

Fulham have been productive on the road, scoring seven in their last five away matches and taking two wins and two losses against comparable opposition. Their rate of 1.75 goals scored and conceded in those matchups underlines a need to close gaps without sacrificing attacking intent. With injuries and international duties noted, squad management could be a factor, especially across the back line and midfield. Even so, Fulham’s steady approach suggests they can create spells of pressure and test West Ham’s defensive structure.

Key battles and likely patterns

This contest may hinge on how effectively West Ham press Fulham’s back four and transition quickly after turnovers. If the hosts establish territory early, their wide outlets and midfield balance can pin Fulham back and create cutbacks or second-ball chances. Conversely, Fulham’s ability to maintain possession phases and find runners between the lines can stretch West Ham’s shape, especially if the hosts overcommit. Both teams have recent trends of finding the net, so set-piece execution and defensive concentration will be decisive.

Prediction

With West Ham’s home production and Fulham’s capacity to score away, a tight game is likely. West Ham have a slight edge at the London Stadium, particularly if they execute their press and transitions cleanly. Prediction: West Ham United 2-1 Fulham.