Fulham - Liverpool predictions and free betting tips [21/04/2024]

On Sunday, 21 April, as part of the 34th round of the Premier League, Liverpool will host Fulham. The Reds' Europa League run ended with a midweek elimination by Atalanta, while Marco Silva's charges had a full week of preparation following a 2-0 victory over West Ham.

Expected Line-ups

Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Adarabioyo, Bassey, Robinson; Palhinha, Lukic; Iwobi, Pereira, Willian; Muniz.
Liverpool: Alisson; Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Elliott, Endo, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Jota.

Fulham

Rooted in the lower half of the table, Fulham are currently 12th in the Premier League and have no particular fears about the survival battle in the remaining rounds. The lack of motivation and goals has been palpable recently with Fulham going winless in three matches in April. After a 3:3 draw with bottom-placed Sheffield United, Fulham then lost to Nottingham Forest (3:1) and Newcastle (0:1).

However, last weekend saw the Londoners bounce back with a 0:2 dispatch of West Ham. A brace from Andreas Pereira who first capitalised on a Dinos Mavropanos error then netted a second-half goal after Alex Iwobi's assist. Of the 42 points collected this season, 28 were garnered at home, bettered only by the top six. It has been 12 months since Fulham lost back-to-back Premier League games at Craven Cottage. 

Liverpool

In Jurgen Klopp's final season as manager, Liverpool are keen to clinch the Premier League title and currently sit third in the table, three points adrift of pace-setters Arsenal. Last weekend saw the Merseysiders suffer an annoying fiasco against Crystal Palace losing 1:0, a surprise result that ended an eight-game unbeaten run (six wins and two draws), with Eberechi Eze scoring the only goal. Liverpool were ousted out of the quarterfinals of the Europa League, despite a 0:1 away win against Atalanta (0:3 in the first leg).

Mohamed Salah's early penalty offered hope of another stunning European comeback, but the Bergamese comfortably neutralised their star-studded strike force. The Reds have now gone seven halves of football without scoring in April, which could cause some concern among the fanbase. 

Head to Heads

Klopp's charges emerged victorious in December's Premier League match at Anfield (4:3) and a two-legged League Cup semi-final face-off (3:2)

Match Prediction for Fulham v Liverpool

Liverpool have gone over five hours of play since they last scored on the road. Jurgen Klopp's team have hit a slump at a crucial time of the season, as illustrated by recent slip-ups. Fulham are doing well at home and are free from any significant injury concerns - placing my bet on Fulham +1.5.

Goals Prediction

Only the top three PL teams can boast better home defensive records than Fulham this season, with the Cottagers averaging just a goal conceded per game. Betting on Liverpool's individual total under 2.5 goals.

Corners Prediction

Liverpool need to win to reduce the gap on leaders Man City. The visitors will likely control possession and dominate in corners with a -1.5 edge.

Yellow Cards Prediction

Only seven bookings in the four most recent head-to-head encounters between these two sides. Putting money on the total number of bookings to be under 3.5.

Scoreline Prediction

My bet is on a 1:1 draw.