Chelsea have a terrible record, The Cottagers are looking for a surprise again!

Gilabola.com – Chelsea will continue the series of derby matches by facing Fulham in the third week Premier League 2025/26 on Saturday night August 29 at 18:30 WIB, after previously the Enzo Marsa troops performed fiercely with a landslide victory of 5-1 over West Ham United, while Fulham was only able to achieve a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

The resurrection of Chelsea after being depressed at the beginning of the season

In the match against West Ham on August 22, Chelsea had experienced a gloomy moment when Cole Palmer was injured before the match began and they were left behind first through Lucas Paqueta’s spectacular goal.

However, the Blues immediately rose with stunning performance. Joao Pedro scored his first goal in the Premier League, followed by Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, and Trevoh Chalobah who ensured a landslide victory.

Historical moments were also created when Estevao’s young winger listed himself as the youngest Chelsea player who made the Assist in the Premier League at the age of 18 years 120 days.

With these results, Chelsea have now collected 10 wins from the last 12 matches in all competitions, including success at the Club World Cup.

Historically, Chelsea also has an impressive record. They have never failed to win in the two premier League home games since the 2002/03 season, and the last time failed to score in the first two home season of the league season in 1986, long before the Premier League era.

Fulham brought unbeaten’s capital but fragile in away

Fulham also maintains an invincible record this season. In the last match against Manchester United at Craven Cottage, they were left behind by the controversial Rodrigo Muniz’s own goal.

However, Emile Smith Rowe came as a savior with an equalizing goal for only a few seconds after entering as a substitute.

The confidence was carried away to the English League Cup, where Fulham successfully got rid of Bristol City with a score of 2-0. Unfortunately, their away performance is still a big problem, because it failed to record a clean sheet in the last nine Premier League matches outside the cage.

Although last season they shocked Chelsea with a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge, Fulham had never won a successive victory at the Blues headquarters.

The condition of the squad ahead of the derby

Chelsea are most likely still without Cole Palmer who suffered a groin injury, while Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, and Omari Kellyman were also absent due to fitness problems.

Mykhaylo Mudryk is still undergoing long suspension related to alleged anti-doping violations. With these conditions, Joao Pedro is estimated to be a starter with Liam Delap on the front lines.

Meanwhile, Fulham has the opportunity to come with almost complete squad. Only Harry Wilson was doubtful after being pulled out when facing Bristol City.

Raul Jimenez performed brilliantly in the League Cup, but most likely his place on the front lines will be again occupied by Rodrigo Muniz, a winning goal scorer at Stamford Bridge last season.

Chelsea vs Fulham Score Prediction

Chelsea are estimated to be still too tough for Fulham even though this derby match usually runs tight.

The Blues only lost 8.3% of the total Premier League meetings against Fulham, making the lowest percentage between the two teams that had met at least 20 times. With this note, Chelsea is believed to be able to secure a professional victory.

Score Prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Fulham