Match Analysis: Fulham vs Sunderland – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-22
- Time: 3:00 PM UTC
- Location: Craven Cottage, London, England
Game Overview
Fulham, positioned 15th in the Premier League, hosts Sunderland who currently rank 4th. Sunderland is in stronger form overall, but Fulham's home advantage at Craven Cottage and recent mixed performances make the match competitive. Recent meetings reflect some balanced outcomes with previous close scores.
Key Factors to Consider
- Fulham has struggled with consistency, ranking 15th with fewer points and some recent losses and draws. Sunderland sits higher at 4th place with better stability and recent points accumulation in league matches. Fulham's attacking power is diminished due to injuries, whereas Sunderland shows balanced offensive and defensive performance.
- Recent head-to-head matches show a competitive balance; the last five encounters include wins for both sides and draws. Notably, Sunderland won an FA Cup match 2-3 away at Fulham in 2023 and a league championship match in 2017. The historic results do not heavily favor either team.
- Fulham is missing key player Rodrigo Muniz due to a hamstring injury expected to last until the new year, weakening their offensive options. There is no specific injury information reported for Sunderland.
- Fulham's home advantage at Craven Cottage could influence the match. Weather conditions and pitch quality are typical for London in November with no extraordinary factors reported. Sunderland's momentum and form in away games are decent. The match timing at 15:00 UTC is standard.
- Sunderland, entrenched in a top 4 position, are motivated to maintain or improve their standing for European qualification hopes. Fulham, lower in the table, are motivated to secure points to avoid relegation pressure.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Fulham: 1.08, Sunderland: 2.6, Draw: 2.2 | Sunderland to win or draw, with Fulham less likely to win outright. | β β β ββ 65% |
| Spread | Fulham -0.5: 1.05, Sunderland +50: 1.39 | Sunderland +0.5 given their form and Fulham's inconsistency. | β β β β β 70% |
| Over/under | Over 2.5: 1.14, Under 2.5: 1.52 | Moderate tendency towards under 2.5 goals due to defensive setups and recent tight results. | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Fulham 25% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2.5 -9% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Fulham at 25% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 23% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given Sunderland's stronger league position, form, and Fulham's injury concerns, Sunderland is favored to win or at least secure a draw. However, the home advantage for Fulham and Sunderland's slightly lower odds for winning suggest a cautious prediction favoring Sunderland with a close scoreline.
Predicted Score: 1-1