Fulham take on the visitors Arsenal in the round 8 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Saturday, October 18th at Craven Cottage (London).
Fulham were for years a classic “yo-yo” team, and even their current manager, Marco Silva, once led them through another drop to the Championship. Yet, unlike his predecessors, he not only brought the club back up but also managed to keep them in the Premier League. Moreover, Fulham are now sometimes even mentioned among the potential dark horses to fight for a European spot. Still, the team seems quite comfortable sitting mid-table, often slightly below the equator, without too much pressure or lofty ambitions. Recently, the Londoners managed a couple of league wins and advanced in the League Cup, though they also lost their last two matches 1-3 to Aston Villa and Bournemouth. Their attack remains inconsistent. Defensive lapses in key moments have also cost them valuable points, especially away from home.
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Arsenal aim to challenge for the title again but already raise some doubts. Under their former captain Mikel Arteta, the Gunners have made remarkable progress. They are once again a genuine powerhouse competing for major trophies and delivering stable performances. Yet, just like before, they ended the 2024/2025 campaign as runners-up — this time behind Liverpool instead of Manchester City. They have already lost to the Reds and only narrowly escaped defeat to City thanks to a late equalizer in stoppage time. Injuries to key players like Ødegaard have disrupted their rhythm, while expensive signing Gyökeres has yet to live up to expectations. On the other hand, Sabi Mendi has slotted in well, the defense remains solid, and most of their matches still end in victories both domestically and in the Champions League. Arsenal’s pressing structure and wide play have been particularly impressive, though the lack of clinical finishing in tight matches continues to haunt them. With Liverpool’s recent dip in form, their hopes for the Premier League crown are still alive.
In April, the Red and Whites finally claimed victory after a pair of draws and a defeat in previous meetings. The hosts are expected to sit deep, and given that both sides concede few goals, we don’t anticipate a high-scoring encounter — the bet is under 2.5 goals.
Prediction for the match: Under 2.5 scored goals.
