Liverpool vs Fulham Prediction 14.12.2024 | Premier League

• Competition: England - Premier League
• Date: Saturday, 14th, December 2024
• Kickoff: 15:00 UK / 16.00 CET
• Venue: Anfield (Liverpool)

Aiming to solidify their status as league leaders, Liverpool will welcome an improving Fulham side to Anfield for Saturday’s Premier League clash.

Due to the impact of Storm "Darragh" that swept through the UK, last week's scheduled Merseyside derby had to be postponed, leaving Liverpool with a game in hand over all their competitors, including the title-chasing pack. With Arsenal and Manchester City, the two main title contenders, having dropped points during last weekend’s EPL action, the Reds are presented with a golden opportunity to further strengthen their lead at the top of the table, though they must remain cautious of Chelsea, who have closed the gap to just four points.

In contrast, Fulham played a pivotal role in bolstering Liverpool's pursuit of the league crown last week, as they managed to earn a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw against a mighty Arsenal side at Craven Cottage, avoiding a heartbreaking loss as VAR disallowed Bukayo Saka's late strike for offside. A hard-earned draw has pushed Marco Silva’s team to 23 points, marking their second-best start in club history in the Premier League, and with only two points separating them from sixth-placed Aston Villa, they remain well-positioned in the race for European spots.

Liverpool vs Fulham Betting Tips: UNDER 3.5

There is no doubt that the role of favorite belongs to the Reds, who are rampaging on all fronts this season, but we think Fulham have enough ability to take advantage of the tiredness of the league leaders and make things difficult for them. Since falling to a shock 0-1 loss to Nottingham Forest in mid-September, Arne Slot's side have mounted a masterful response by stringing together nine home wins on the bounce in all competitions, while their net has remained quiet in four straight games at Anfield. Despite their undeniable attacking prowess, we reckon Liverpool will struggle to get the ball into the back of their Saturday opponents' goal, as Fulham have shown quite good stability at the back on the road, not conceding more than one goal in six of their first seven league visits. Although facing a tough challenge ahead, we expect Marco Silva’s side to put up a bold defensive display in their attempt to throw the Reds off their rhythm, and while they’ll likely succeed to a great extent, they may have to accept a slim loss in the end.