FootyMAD's Fulham match preview

History of the Chelsea v Fulham fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blues are clearly on top, winning 17 and drawing 13 of the 32 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was less than a year ago, in December 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007	Sat 30 Dec	Chelsea	2-2	Fulham	PREM
2006/2007	Sat 23 Sep	Fulham	0 - 2	Chelsea	PREM
2005/2006	Sun 19 Mar	Fulham	1 - 0	Chelsea	PREM
2005/2006	Mon 26 Dec	Chelsea	3 - 2	Fulham	PREM
2004/2005	Sat 23 Apr	Chelsea	3 - 1	Fulham	PREM
2004/2005	Tue 30 Nov	Fulham	1 - 2	Chelsea	LGEC
2004/2005	Sat 13 Nov	Fulham	1 - 4	Chelsea	PREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

The away form of Fulham is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Cottagers have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chelsea find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 11 points they have accumulated from 7 games. Fulham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 7 matches.

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Current form guides:	P	W	D	L	F	A	P
Chelsea	6	2	2	2	6	5	8
Fulham	6	1	3	2	10	11	6

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Blues's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Fulham. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea	Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Fulham	No win in the 4 most recent games.