Fulham v West Ham

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Fulham have produced a mixed bag of results so far at the start of this new Premier League as The Cottagers have won, drawn and lost in equal measure, their latest result just before the international break being a 1-1 draw away from home at newcomers, Ipswich Town, while West Ham slipped to a second defeat in three games last time out as The Hammers were dealt a heavy 3-1 loss at home to Manchester City.

Fulham began this new Premier League campaign in disappointing fashion as they suffered a 1-0 defeat away from home against Manchester United at Old Trafford but subsequent games have produced an improvement for Marco Silva's men as the hosts registered a 2-1 home win against Leicester City, followed by a point gained on the road in a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich Town.

However, Fulham have now managed to pick up only three wins within their previous 12 games overall in the domestic top flight which came in the form of victories against West Ham 2-0 away, Luton Town 4-2 away and aforementioned Leicester City 2-1 at home, while also slipping to five defeats as well.

On the flip-side, Fulham have registered just one win in their last five home games, slipping to three defeats, while seven of Fulham's last 10 home games have resulted in Over 2.5 goals.

West Ham will be looking to bounce back with all three points following their disappointing 3-1 loss at home to the current Premier League title holders Manchester City just before the international break when they make the relatively short trip across London to take on Fulham on Saturday afternoon.

Indeed, the visitors have lost two of their opening three league games of this new campaign as Lopetegui's side were dealt a 2-1 loss on home soil by Aston Villa in the opening game of the season, so The Hammers should be highly motivated to hit the ground running here on Saturday afternoon when the season resumes.

Similar to Fulham though, West Ham have also struggled to pick up wins in the Premier League in recent times as the visitors have recorded just three wins in their last 14 matches overall, which came in the form of wins against Wolves, Luton Town and Crystal Palace, while also being handed seven defeats as well.

The goals market appeals here though as 10 out of West Ham's last 14 games have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals and no fewer than eight of their last 10 outings on the road have also produced three goals or more as well.

Fulham v West Ham Verdict

Both Fulham and West Ham have been involved in a number of high-scoring games lately and this trend looks set to continue here at Craven Cottage.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

West Ham win @ 2.87

Correct Score: West Ham 2-1 @ 12.00