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Fulham FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Sat 26 Dec 2020 · 15:00 UTC Craven Cottage HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

Fulham FC vs Southampton FCPremier League at Craven Cottage.

Match Details

  • Referee Darren England
  • Referee Simon Hooper
  • Referee
  • Referee Mark Scholes

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Southampton FC H 0–0 D
19 Dec Newcastle United FC A 1–1 D
16 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 0–0 D
13 Dec Liverpool FC H 1–1 D
05 Dec Manchester City FC A 0–2 L
30 Nov Leicester City FC A 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Fulham FC A 0–0 D
19 Dec Manchester City FC H 0–1 L
16 Dec Arsenal FC A 1–1 D
13 Dec Sheffield United FC H 3–0 W
07 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 2–1 W
29 Nov Manchester United FC H 2–3 L

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Fulham FC get us underway at Craven Cottage.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Southampton FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 15' Shane Long has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 348 appearances.
  • 20' Fulham FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
  • 25' Southampton FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fulham FC that had 341 games and scored 451 goals.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bobby Reid on 38 minutes.
  • 43' Southampton FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 48' The 31-year-old Harrison Reed has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 53' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 58' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fulham FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 63' Che Adams is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fulham FC so far.
  • 68' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ralph Hasenhuttl might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fulham FC and Southampton FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 75' Controversy at the stadium! Andre Zambo Anguissa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Southampton FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 83' The whistle greets Bobby Reid as he departs to be replaced by Aleksandar Mitrovic.
  • 88' Tosin Adarabioyo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 20 cards already picked up this season.
  • 90' Ademola Lookman makes way for Neeskens Kebano at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fulham FC.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.98 Fulham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97 Southampton FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 69% + Fulham FC or Draw 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fulham FC37% Draw32% Southampton FC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 1.95
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Fulham FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Southampton FC
63%
Fulham FC or Southampton FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fulham FC22% Draw55% Southampton FC23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
2.2%
3 – 0
2.1%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Fulham FC

Handicap Fulham FC covers Push Southampton FC covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% 87%
-1 13% 20% 67%
-0.5 33% 67%
+0.5 68% 32%
+1 68% 20% 12%
+1.5 88% 12%
+2 88% 9% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Fulham FC keeps clean sheet
39%
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
38%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.