Fulham vs. Chelsea Prediction, Picks & Odds for Monday's Premier League Match

Our Fulham vs. Chelsea predictions focus on a competitive West London derby to close the Premier League’s opening week. The match takes place at Craven Cottage in London on Monday, August 24, with kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Chelsea enter as the 3-way moneyline favorite at -115, while Fulham are +277 and the draw is +260. With both clubs beginning the season under new managers, Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa, this matchup presents plenty of intrigue as each side looks to start the campaign with three points.

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Chelsea ML (-115)

Chelsea will win because they enter this West London derby as the clear favorite, with the Blues priced shorter than Fulham on the three-way moneyline. Xabi Alonso also has an opportunity to make an immediate impact in his first Premier League match, with Chelsea bringing significant attacking talent into the new season.

Joao Pedro impressed during preseason, while Cole Palmer remains a key creative presence in the attack. Chelsea’s squad depth should give them an advantage across 90 minutes, and their recent head-to-head record further supports the case for the Blues securing three points at Craven Cottage.

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Over 2.5  (-150)

The Fulham vs. Chelsea Over 2.5 goals market offers an appealing angle in Monday’s West London derby, with the current market pricing Over 2.5 at -150. Chelsea possess plenty of attacking quality, while both clubs enter the season under new managers, adding uncertainty to how their defenses will perform. Ladbrokes is also backing a high-scoring result, projecting Chelsea to win 3-0 and recommending Over 2.5 goals. Another model gives Over 2.5 a 53.9% probability, further supporting the possibility of at least three goals in this matchup.

Chelsea’s attacking firepower should create plenty of opportunities, while Fulham have enough quality at home to contribute to the scoring. The current market also supports the over, with Over 2.5 goals priced as the favorite and several predictions projecting at least three goals. A fast start could open the game up, forcing both defenses to take more risks and creating additional chances throughout the second half.

Cole Palmer anytime goalscorer (+160)

Cole Palmer is an appealing anytime goalscorer pick against Fulham because Chelsea are expected to control possession and create plenty of attacking opportunities in this West London derby. Palmer remains one of the Blues’ most important attacking players and is expected to play a major role in Xabi Alonso’s new system, with his creativity and ability to find space between the lines making him difficult for Fulham’s defense to contain.

He also provides Chelsea with a reliable penalty option, adding another route to a goal. Fulham’s defensive absences could create additional opportunities, while Chelsea’s attacking depth should give Palmer plenty of chances to get into dangerous positions. With Chelsea favored to win, Palmer is well positioned to find the scoresheet.

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📺 How to watch Fulham vs. Chelsea

• Date: Monday. August 24
• Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Craven Cottage (London)
• TV/Streaming: USA Network