Match Analysis: Fulham FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
In the lead up to this match, Fulham has garnered 4 points in their past 5 matches, averaging 0.8 points per match. They’ve experienced both success and difficulty, with both sides scoring in 3 out of 5 games, and finding the net 5 times across these games. Still, they’ve struggled to score in 2 of these games, contributing to their seasonwide trend of goalless matches, which stands at 42%. They’ve delivered a decent 5 goals in their last 5 matches, though their offensive approach may be revised for this encounter.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are entering this game with a stronger performance record, having accrued 8 points from their last 5 matches, averaging 1.6 points per game. Both teams scored in each of these 5 games, with Wolves scoring a total of 8 times. They’re particularly proficient at finding the net on unfamiliar ground, having scored in each of their last 5 away games. We could see a few goals here given Wolves’ recent trend of matches with 2 or more goals. Only losing one of their last 5 games underscores their steady momentum. Notably, Wolves have seen both teams score in 83% of their fixtures this season.
This week sees Fulham preparing to host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage. Betting odds are slightly favouring Fulham with odds of 2.10. This may attract handsome bets given Fulham’s home win rate of 50% this season against Wolves’ away rate of 0%.
On the historical front, as of their last meeting on 27th November 2023, Fulham lost to the Wolves 1-3. Over multiple seasons, they’ve clashed 22 times, with Fulham securing 3 victories and Wolverhampton taking 11; they’ve evenly split the remaining 8. Recent forms see Fulham struggling at home, while Wolverhampton’s away performances are average.
Previous encounters average 2.55 goals per game and both teams scored in 41% of them. This season, Fulham has averaged 1.2 points from home games and Wolves 1.17 points from away matches. Given these stats, we can anticipate a lively game with the possibility of several goals.
Key Insights:
– Fulham picked up an average of just 0.8 points per game from their last 5 matches, showing a weaker performance in recent games.
– There is a possible scoring handicap with Fulham, having failed to score in 2 of their last 5 games and overall not scoring in 42% of their matches this season.
– Fulham has managed to land Both Teams To Score (BTTS) in 3 out of their last 5 games.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers have a stronger rate of 1.6 points per game from their last 5 matches.
– Wolves have had a strong scoring record, especially in their away games, having scored in their last 5 away games, and in all their last 11 games overall.
– The odds favor Fulham slightly and given Fulham’s home win rate of 50%, this could be a potentially good bet to place.
– Past encounters between Fulham and Wolverhampton have chiefly ended in Wolverhampton’s favor with them winning 11 out of 22 previous matches, while Fulham won only 3.
– Matches between the two teams have generally been high scoring, averaging 2.55 goals per game. Also, BTTS has occurred in 41% of these matches.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers perform averagely in their away games, securing an average of 1.17 points per game, which is slightly lower than Fulham’s home average of 1.2 points per game.
– Despite Wolverhampton’s recent form and past head-to-head record, the bookies are favoring Fulham, probably due to their higher home points average.
Match Forecast:
– Wolverhampton Wanderers FC could often take advantage of counter-attacks due to Fulham FC’s weak defense against such plays.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers FC could struggle to maintain discipline, leading to fouls in dangerous areas, especially with an aggressive play style.
– Fulham FC might have trouble finishing scoring chances, potentially limiting their goals scored despite creating ample long shot opportunities.
– Possibility of many offsides from both sides as they both struggle with avoiding offside.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers FC’s strong ability in aerial duels could handicap Fulham FC’s strategy to attack down the right and play with width.
– Both teams may exploit wide areas of the field, leading to a game with lots of wing play.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers FC might successfully come back from losing positions given their strength in that area and Fulham FC’s difficulty in protecting the lead.
– Skillful players from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC can pose a real threat for Fulham FC’s defense.
– Chance of individual errors from Fulham FC which Wolverhampton could capitalize on, as Fulham has been weak in avoiding individual errors.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers FC possibly spending more time in their own half due to their defensive, counter attack play style.
Match Facts:
– In their last 14 home games against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fulham FC has managed 4 wins, with 5 matches drawn and 5 losses. Fulham FC holds a 14-12 goal advantage in these encounters.
– Fulham FC has settled for 4 wins, 10 draws and 14 defeats in their last 28 total matches against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with a goal difference of 38-25 in Wolves’ favour.
– The most recent victory for Fulham FC at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers dates back to 2018.
– In the previous season, the head-to-head clashes ended in a 1-1 draw when played at Fulham’s ground and a goalless draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers’ home.
– Intriguingly, 40% of Fulham FC’s goals are punched in between the 61st and 75th minute.
– Likewise, 38% of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ goals have come in the final window of the game – from the 76th to the 90th minute.
– In the Premier League this season, Fulham FC has failed to find the net in 3 out of their 5 home encounters so far.
– Away from home, Wolverhampton Wanderers have had one blank scoresheet in their 6 Premier League matches this season.
– Looking at last year’s standings, Fulham FC occupied the 9th spot with 18 points, but they have slipped to 15th this year with only 12 points.
– Wolves has shown improvement as compared to last year – they were in 18th place with 9 points and have risen to 12th with 15 points this year.
– Both squads have been lacking in defence, with Fulham FC conceding in their last 8 matches whilst Wolverhampton Wanderers have let in goals for 10 matches straight.
– Wolves’ scoring form has been consistent, managing to put away at least a goal in their last 13 encounters.
– Fulham FC has a slightly higher halftime winning record – they are ahead in 33% of their games, whilst Wolves lead at halftime in 29% of their games.
– Their last skirmish ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
– Interesting to note that when Fulham FC takes an early lead of 1-0 at home, they convert that into a win in 92% of their games.
– But when Wolverhampton Wanderers lead on the road, the success rate dwindles to 33%.
– Fulham FC doesn’t have a good record of turning a game around when down 1-0 at home, with a 0% success rate.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers have managed to hold 20% of their games to a win, even after being 1-0 down away from home.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers have proven to be a tougher team than Fulham FC in the Premier League.
– Wolves have also shown better form in their last 5 matches as compared to Fulham FC.
– In fact, Wolves have not suffered defeat in their last 5 games against Fulham FC across all competitions.
– In the last 5 head-to-head clashes, Fulham FC has failed to secure a single victory, with Wolves winning 3 times and 2 matches ending in a draw.
– In the Premier League, Wolves have maintained an unbeaten record against Fulham FC in their last 5 contests.
– Fulham FC, unfortunately, hasn’t managed a win in their last 5 league games against Wolves.
– On average, Fulham FC only manages to score 0.2 goals against Wolves, who notch up 0.8 goals when facing Fulham.
– The average total number of goals between these two teams is just 1 per meeting, with just 0.2 goals in the first half.
– When looking at home and away records, Fulham FC scores an average of 1.38 goals at home, while Wolverhampton Wanderers manages a slightly lower average of 1.15 goals away from home.
