Fulham will host Brighton & Hove Albion in what promises to be an intriguing Premier League clash at Craven Cottage. Fulham, struggling with injuries and suspensions, aim to capitalise on home advantage. Brighton, in impressive form this season, are determined to continue their push for a European spot.
Both teams are just four points apart, setting the stage for a competitive encounter. Brighton have been dynamic in attack, while Fulham will need to draw on their resilience after a mixed run of results. Here are the predicted lineups for both sides.
Fulham Team News
Fulham are navigating a tough phase with significant absences in their squad. Manager Marco Silva faces a selection headache with multiple key players unavailable.
Joachim Andersen remains sidelined due to an Achilles injury, forcing Issa Diop to continue at centre-back. Midfield options are sparse, with Tom Cairney and Saša Lukić suspended, and Harrison Reed nursing an injury. Andreas Pereira could return to the starting XI, despite earlier uncertainty over his involvement.
Fulham are likely to field a 4-2-3-1 formation. Bernd Leno will start between the posts, supported by a backline of Kenny Tete, Issa Diop, Calvin Bassey, and Antonee Robinson.
The midfield may see Sander Berge and Andreas Pereira pulling strings, while the attacking trio of Alex Iwobi, Emile Smith Rowe, and Bobby Decordova-Reid will support lone striker Raúl Jiménez.
Fulham Predicted Lineup
(4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Pereira, Nelson, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jiménez.
Here is how the side last lined up
Brighton Predicted Lineup
Brighton approach the fixture with confidence but must address their own fitness concerns. Lewis Dunk’s return is a major boost for the Seagulls, as he will likely slot back into the defence.
However, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Adam Webster, Joël Veltman, and Solly March remain out of contention. Manager Fabian Hürzeler has leaned on emerging talents like Matt O’Riley, who impressed against Southampton last week.
A 4-3-3 formation is expected, with Bart Verbruggen in goal. Tariq Lamptey, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Pervis Estupiñán should form the defensive line. In midfield, Yasin Ayari, Matt O’Riley, and Karl Rutter are predicted to start.
The attack will see Kaoru Mitoma, João Pedro, and Danny Welbeck aiming to break Fulham’s defensive resilience.
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