Tottenham seek their first home league win since the season opener as they host Fulham, whose away struggles continue, in a key Premier League London derby.
Tottenham v Fulham: Premier League Form
Tottenham’s home woes persist this season, with their last Premier League victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium dating back to the opening matchday. The 4-1 defeat by Arsenal extended their run to three games without a win, and Spurs have just two home draws and three losses since.
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Fulham, meanwhile, remain winless on the road, collecting only a single away point in a 1-1 draw at Brighton. They have since lost five consecutive league games away, conceding at least two goals per match, four of those by a two-goal margin.
Head-to-Head and Recent Clashes
Fulham are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Tottenham (W2, D1), though both wins came at Craven Cottage. Their last away victory against Spurs was in the 2012/13 Premier League season (D2, L4 since).
Spurs trail Fulham by only four points in the current standings, with both teams struggling for form. Recent matchups have tended to favour Tottenham when playing at home.
Key Stats and Trends
Tottenham’s recent matches have been high-scoring, with each of their last four producing over 3.5 goals. Six of their last eight league games have seen both teams find the net. Fulham’s games are often tight in the first half, drawing seven of twelve opening periods.
The pre-match favourite remains undefeated in Fulham’s last 13 league fixtures. Additionally, the half-time leader has won all of the non-drawn first halves in Fulham’s league season so far.
Players and Team News
Richarlison has scored in his last two appearances for Spurs or Brazil, but has failed to score in eight league matches against Fulham. Raúl Jiménez also netted in his last two games for club or Mexico, yet is goalless in his last six league meetings with Tottenham.
Cristian Romero is suspended for Tottenham due to five yellow cards, while Fulham’s Saša Lukić returns from a ban. For further squad updates, consult the Flashscore match centre.
Betting Insights and Predictions
Analysis notes that “Spurs have been punching down throughout this season, so we expect them to come out of their shell and win by 2+ goals.”
With both sides looking to overcome their respective home and away woes, the derby could hinge on which in-form striker ends their drought against these opponents.