Fulham vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction: Bassey’s Cottagers Continue European Qualification Campaign

Marco Silva’s men had a disappointing 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion in their last outing. They will be aiming to hand their fans something to cheer for when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Craven Cottage. Meanwhile, Spurs, who have not won a game in their last three outings, will be aiming to return to winning ways on the road. Ahead of the clash on 16/03/2025, Kick Off Nigeria editor Ayomide Oguntimehin provides betting tips and key details about the game.

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Match Preview: Fulham vs Tottenham

Silva’s troops aim for three points to keep their European qualification campaign alive. Raul Jimenez tried all he could to ensure they built on their Manchester United victory, but it was not enough as Brighton came from behind to secure all three points. They will be aiming to avoid further lapses at their home ground.

Tottenham stood their ground to avoid a loss in their last clash, but a point is not enough in their race to finish strong in the standings. Despite their subpar performances in the FA Cup and Europa League campaigns, they’ve only lost one of their last five Premier League games. This makes them strong in league games and could make them a tough side on the road.

Head-to-Head: Fulham vs Tottenham

01.12.24 – Premier League – Tottenham 1-1 Fulham
16.03.24 – Premier League – Fulham 3-0 Tottenham
23.10.23 – Premier League – Tottenham 2-0 Fulham
29.08.23 – EFL Cup – Fulham 2-1 Tottenham (Fulham won on penalties 1-1 FT)
23.01.23 – Premier League – Fulham 0-1 Tottenham

Both teams have won two games each, with one draw, so there is no clear dominance. However, Fulham had the biggest win (3-0), while Tottenham managed to keep a clean sheet in both of their victories.

Recent Form: Fulham

Fulham have had a mixed run of form in their last five matches, securing victories against Manchester United (2-1, FA Cup), Wolves (2-1), and Nottingham Forest (2-1), while suffering defeats to Brighton (2-1) and Crystal Palace (2-0).

At home, Fulham’s performances have been inconsistent. They defeated Nottingham Forest (2-1) and Watford (4-1, FA Cup) but suffered losses to Crystal Palace (2-0) and Manchester United (1-0). They also managed a 2-2 draw against Ipswich.

Recent Form: Tottenham

Tottenham have had a mixed run of results in their last five matches, winning twice but suffering three defeats. They secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town in the Premier League and earned a hard-fought 2-0 win against Brentford. However, they fell to a disappointing 1-0 defeat against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League, were knocked out of the FA Cup after a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, and suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the EFL Cup.

Away from home, Spurs’ form has been inconsistent. They picked up solid wins against Ipswich (4-1) and Brentford (2-0) but struggled in other fixtures, losing to AZ Alkmaar (1-0), Aston Villa (2-1), and Liverpool (4-0). With their recent struggles on the road, Tottenham will be eager to find stability as they aim to push for a strong finish in the league.

Player to Watch: Calvin Bassey

The Nigerian defender has been solid for Fulham, excelling in defence and contributing goals from set pieces. He remains a key player to watch in such situations.