Fulham and Watford presents an intriguing matchup, highlighting the contrasting fortunes of the two teams. Fulham, currently positioned in the top half of the Premier League at ninth place, enters this fixture with a record of being unbeaten in their last eight league games, albeit with six draws . In contrast, Championship side Watford finds itself struggling significantly, having lost four of its last five matches and sitting ninth in their league . This context sets the stage for a potentially competitive encounter as Fulham aims to capitalize on their superior form.
Marco Silva's side are sitting in the top half of the Premier League table beyond the halfway mark, but they were left frustrated by only claiming a point against Ipswich Town last time out.
Liverpool and Arsenal among the teams to drop points to the west Londoners.
Fulham vs Watford: free online , predictions and lineups
They've typically succumbed in the fourth-round in the competition in recent years, with their previous defeat at this earlier stage arriving in 2019.
Fulham possible starting lineup: Leno; Castagne, Diop, Cuenca, Sessegnon; Pereira, Lukic; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Muniz
Watford possible starting lineup: Bond; Porteous, Pollock, Sierralta; Andrews, Kayembe, Sissoko, Louza, Ngakia; Bayo, Baah
Fulham as they seek to break this streak while competing against a lower-tier opponent . The predicted lineup for Fulham features Leno in goal and Muniz leading the attack within a 4-2-3-1 formation. Meanwhile, Watford is expected to start Bond due to Bachmann’s injury . Such team dynamics could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of this match.
Given both teams' current trajectories and historical context, predictions lean toward a narrow victory for Fulham. Analysts suggest that despite their poor record against Watford, they are favored to win by at least one goal—a forecasted scoreline of 2-1 seems plausible. The match will be broadcast across various platforms including BBC Radio and ESPN+, allowing fans from both sides to engage closely with this pivotal encounter.
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