Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion meet in an intriguing Premier League clash at Craven Cottage. Both teams, occupying the top half of the table, will look to strengthen their positions in this midweek fixture. The game kicks off at 1:15 AM Nepal Time on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Match Details
- Date: December 6, 2024
- Time: 1:15 AM NST
- Venue: Craven Cottage, London
- Referee: Stuart Attwell
- VAR: Simon Hooper
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Last 8 Premier League Meetings: Fulham have won 4, drawn 4, and lost none.
- Fulham are unbeaten in their last four home games against Brighton, including a 3-0 victory in March.
- Brighton have failed to win their last nine away league games in London.
- Both teams have scored in all six of Fulham’s home games this season, as well as in all six of Brighton’s away matches.
Team Form
Fulham
- Last 6 Premier League Matches: LDWWLD
- Last Match: 1-1 draw vs. Tottenham
Brighton
- Last 6 Premier League Matches: WDLWWD
- Last Match: 1-1 draw vs. Southampton
Team News
Fulham
- Suspensions: Tom Cairney, Sasa Lukic
- Injuries: Harrison Reed (knee), Joachim Andersen (calf)
- Doubtful: Jorge Cuenca (knock)
- Andreas Pereira may return to the squad after missing the last match.
- Rodrigo Muniz is likely to replace Raul Jimenez up front due to Jimenez’s poor form.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Pereira; Iwobi, Smith Rowe, Nelson; Muniz
Brighton
- Injuries: James Milner (hamstring), Solly March (knee)
- Doubtful: Adam Webster (hamstring), Joel Veltman (small issue), Brajan Gruda (illness), Kaoru Mitoma (knock), Yasin Ayari (knock)
- Lewis Dunk is expected to return to the starting lineup.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Baleba, O’Riley; Rutter, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck
Match Prediction
Both teams have been consistent in finding the net in their respective home and away games, and this match should be no exception. Fulham’s strong home record against Brighton gives them a slight edge, but the Seagulls’ firepower and recent form may help them secure a point.
Prediction: Fulham 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion