Chelsea vs Fulham: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

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·28 de agosto de 2025

Chelsea vs Fulham: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

A west London derby kicks-off the Premier League weekend

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Chelsea can move top of the Premier League table, albeit for a couple of hours, with a win over west London rivals Fulham this weekend.

After being held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace on the opening weekend of the new season, the Blues picked up their first victory of the campaign by thumping West Ham 5-1 last Friday.

Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Trevoh Chalobah were all on target at the London Stadium as the Blues came from behind to pile even more misery on the Hammers.

Another London derby awaits Enzo Maresca’s side as they host a Fulham side yet to win in the Premier League this season.

Marco Silva has seen his team rescue points against both Brighton and Manchester United so far. The Cottagers head into the game on the back of a 2-0 win over Bristol City in the Carabao Cup.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Chelsea vs Fulham is scheduled for a 12.30pm BST kick-off on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

The match will take place at Stamford Bridge.

Where to watch Chelsea vs Fulham

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts on TNT Sports 1 at 11am BST ahead of the 12.30pm kick-off.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith at the ground.

Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm BST with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.20pm.

Chelsea vs Fulham team news

Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of Cole Palmer after he missed the 5-1 win over West Ham due to pulling up in the pre-match warm-up.

Palmer was spotted holding his groin minutes before kick-off, and was quickly escorted to the dressing room with a member of Chelsea's backroom staff and has been assessed this week to learn whether he faces a spell on the sidelines.

Levi Colwill is a long-term absentee, while Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia are set to be unavailable for selection.

Fulham could hand a first start of the season to Antonee Robinson. The left-back made his return to action as a second half substitute in the 1-1 draw with Man Utd but was rested for the Carabao Cup tie on Wednesday night.

Elsewhere, Emile Smith Rowe will be pushing for a start after scoring the equaliser last weekend, while there is a decision to be made as to who leads the line between Rodrigo Muniz and Raul Jimenez.

Bernd Leno, Joachim Andersen, Kenny Tete and Sander Berge are all expected to return to the starting XI after being rested completely against the Robins.

Doubtful: Cole Palmer

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Chelsea vs Fulham prediction

The Blues were at their best against West Ham last week, but they will surely face a sterner test at the weekend as Fulham will almost certainly defend a lot better.

As a result, it will be a case of whether Chelsea can break down a stubborn Fulham defence. Potentially without Cole Palmer will make such a task even tougher and the visitors do offer a threat going the other way.

A tight game is on the cards with the hosts coming out on top, but only just.

Chelsea to win 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

In the corresponding fixture last season Rodrigo Muniz scored late on to secure Fulham’s first win at Stamford Bridge since 1979. However, Chelsea won the reverse meeting and have dominated this fixture over the years.