Fulham vs West Bromwich Albion
30th October 1230hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/10 odds taken 1021 GMT, Friday 29 October
Two of the EFL Championship’s big hitters go head-to-head at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon, as Marco Silva’s Fulham entertain Valerien Ismael’s West Bromwich Albion. With the pair hunting down leaders Bournemouth, this is a vital fixture for both clubs. The in-form Cottagers are the favourites to get the win on home soil, but the Baggies will not be an easy nut to crack in west London. Check out the latest odds and top betting tips.
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Fulham Preview – Can the Cottagers make it four in a row?
Fulham have been in stunning form since a shock 4-1 defeat at Coventry City before the international break. The Cottagers have won three in a row, scoring ten goals in the process. After home wins over Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City, Marco Silva’s side stunned in-form Nottingham Forest last weekend, winning 4-0 at the City Ground.
Fulham have not had it all their own way this term, but the Londoners are starting to show their metal. Silva’s troops are sitting pretty in second spot, five points behind leaders Bournemouth.
Victory for Fulham on Saturday would take them four points clear of the Baggies, who sit third at present. The hosts are the bookies’ favourites at 11/10.
West Bromwich Albion Preview – Can Albion avoid a third straight away reverse?
Valerien Ismael worked wonders at Barnsley last season, taking the Tykes from relegation fodder to the play-offs. The Frenchman has made a good start to life in the West Midlands, also. The Baggies are in third place at present, taking 28 points from 14 games.
After letting a lead slip to lose 2-1 at Swansea City, West Brom got back to winning ways last time out. Albion were far too strong for inconsistent Bristol City, with goals from Jordan Hugill, Kyle Bartley and Karlan Grant giving West Brom an easy 3-0 home win.
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The Midlands outfit have lost their last two on the road, losing to Stoke City before the reverse in South Wales. West Brom will be desperate to avoid a third consecutive away defeat this Saturday.
Fulham vs West Bromwich Albion Betting Advice
These two were relegated together from the Premier League last term. Fulham had the better of the two top-flight meetings, collecting four points. In November 2020, Bobby Decordova-Reid and Ola Aina were on target in a 2-0 Cottagers win. At The Hawthorns in January, the pair played out a thrilling 2-2 draw.
Key Facts – Fulham vs West Bromwich Albion Betting Tip
- Fulham have won three on the bounce, scoring ten times to boot
- West Brom have lost their last two away matches
- Five of the last six meetings have ended in draws
These two Championship heavyweights will be expecting to be there or thereabouts in the hunt for automatic promotion to the Premier League this term. There is not a lot to split the duo on paper, but we fancy Fulham to make home advantage count here. Back the hosts to prevail at 11/10.
Bobby Decordova-Reid was on target in both Premier League meetings last season. The 28-year-old has scored some important goals since arriving at the Cottage, and the attacker netted in Fulham’s recent 4-1 win over rivals QPR. Take a punt on Decordova-Reid to score anytime in this one at 13/5.
The best betting odds for Fulham vs West Bromwich Albion
Fulham to win: 11/10 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
West Bromwich Albion to win: 13/5 at Bet365
