Blackpool vs Fulham
11th September 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 6/4 odds taken 0902 GMT, Friday 10 September
Marco Silva takes his in-form Fulham side to Bloomfield Road this weekend to face Neil Critchley’s Blackpool in the EFL Championship. The Cottagers, who are many people’s tip for the title, are top of the table on 13 points. Can Fulham make it six league and cup victories in a row with three points by the seaside on Saturday? Read on for the latest betting odds and tips.
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Blackpool Preview – Another defeat for the Seasiders?
Blackpool booked their place back in the Championship after winning the EFL League One play-offs last term. Staying in the second tier will be the club’s ultimate ambition, but that will not be an easy task for Neil Critchley and his team.
Blackpool scored late to draw 1-1 with Bristol City at Ashton Gate on the opening weekend, but home defeats to Cardiff City and Coventry City followed. They stunned Bournemouth in game three, coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 at the Vitality Stadium.
Before the international break, Blackpool were beaten again, this time by Millwall at The Den. After two draws and three defeats, the Tangerines find themselves languishing in 22nd place. As you would expect, they are the underdogs in this one, with the bookies offering 5/1 for a home win.
Fulham Preview – Sixth successive victory for the Cottagers?
Marco Silva’s side were held to a 1-1 draw by Neil Warnock’s Middlesbrough on the opening weekend, but the London club, who dropped out of the Premier League last term, have not looked back since.
Fulham head to Bloomfield Road having won five on the spin in all competitions. In the Championship, the Cottagers have sealed successive wins over Huddersfield Town, Millwall, Hull City and Stoke City. They also won 1-0 at Birmingham City in the second round of the EFL Cup.
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After easing past the Potters before the break, Fulham went to the top of the Championship table, ahead of West Brom on goal difference. The Londoners will want to keep their momentum ticking with another three points at the weekend.
Blackpool vs Fulham Betting Advice
These two sides have not met since the 2014-15 Championship season – the pair have been on very different journeys since then. Fulham picked up a 1-0 win at Bloomfield Road in April 2015 courtesy of an early Matt Smith goal. The game at Craven Cottage was a thriller, with Fulham coming from two down to draw 2-2.
Fulham are undefeated in the last eight meetings, winning five and drawing three. Pool’s last victory over the London club came in an old Football League Division Two fixture way back in February 1998.
Key Facts – Blackpool vs Fulham Betting Tip
- Fulham are unbeaten in eight against Blackpool, winning five and drawing three
- Blackpool’s last victory against the Cottagers came in 1998
- Fulham have won five league and cup games on the bounce
Blackpool have found Championship life tough going since returning to the second tier. The Seasiders are one of just three clubs yet to win. In contrast, Fulham are going great guns under new boss Silva, collecting 13 points from a possible 15.
We fancy Fulham to pick up a comfortable margin of victory at Bloomfield Road – you can get 6/4 for the visitors to win -1. We also like the look of 3/1 for the Cottagers to win both halves.
The best betting odds for Blackpool vs Fulham
Blackpool to win: 5/1 at Bet365
Draw: 3/1 at Bet365
Fulham to win: 8/15 at Bet365
