Tips for match West Ham United — Fulham

The Hammers are in a tough spot ahead of the London derby between West Ham and Fulham. They are 14th in the Premier League with 23 points from 20 games, with a negative goal difference of -15. In their last five games, West Ham have won just one, drawn two and lost two, including a recent 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.

Amidst their poor results, the club's management is considering sacking head coach Julen Lopetegui. According to talkSPORT, owner David Sullivan has warned Lopetegui that he could be sacked if the team does not improve their results in the coming games. And while writing this prediction, I learned that Lopetegui has been sacked, so the team could get a positive boost.

Fulham approach the match in 9th place in the table with 30 points after 20 games and a positive goal difference (+3). In the last five matches, the team won once and drew four times, demonstrating stability in defense and attack. In the previous meeting, the Cottagers drew with Ipswich Town (2:2).

The history of personal meetings between West Ham and Fulham in recent matches is in favor of the Cottagers. In the 2023/2024 season, Fulham beat West Ham twice with an aggregate score of 7:0, which indicates serious problems for the Hammers in matches against this opponent. But against the background of Lopetegui's dismissal and the future appointment of Graham Potter, I would try to bet on 1X, especially since the odds are very good.

Sportwars.net forecast for the match West Ham - Fulham, 14.01.2025: 1X (West Ham will not lose), odds 1.56.