Fulham VS Derby County Match Prediction

Fulham and Derby County have played 19 times ahead of this match, with Derby doubling Fulham's total of wins with an eight to four advantage. Seven draws have taken place. Here's a look at the last five results:

Nov 18, 2017: Derby 4-2 Fulham
Dec 17, 2016: Fulham 2-2 Derby
Feb 6, 2016: Fulham 1-1 Derby
Dec 26, 2015: Derby 2-0 Fulham
Feb 28, 2015: Fulham 2-0 Derby

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Fulham vs Derby County Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Fulham are at 23/20 to win, a draw is at 23/10, and a Derby County win is at 12/5.

Despite the form book, the home side have been made the favorite for this match. This gives you a good opportunity to go with the Rams on a punt in order to make a bit of money if you'd like.

The home side has been in worrying overall form this season, but the thing that is the most worrying has to be their home form in the league. They have hosted eight home matches so far this season, and they have just one win. They have five draws as well, but draws aren't good enough in the Championship to get you into the playoffs. They also have a negative goal difference there, showing there are severe problems.

Derby County have lost just once in their last eight matches, but that loss did come in their last match. They had a bit of a break to recover, and they will feel like they can bounce back at Craven Cottage. The Rams have been fantastic away from home so far by Championship standards. They have three wins, three draws, and two losses. This is very good away form, and it would be no real shock to see them win or get a point.

Both teams to score, via Ladbrokes, is at 4/6.

Fulham vs Derby County Prediction

Derby County go to Craven Cottage and pick up a win over Fulham.

Correct Score Prediction: Fulham 1-2 Derby County

Team News

Slavisa Jokanovic continues to be without young attacking stars Lucas Piazon and Sheyi Ojo due to injuries, while center midfielder Kevin McDonald is set to serve a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Key Man

With the impressive Piazon out of action, the Cottagers have slid further and further down the table and look a team down on the necessary confidence to win important matches and climb the table. But center midfielder Stefan Johansen has done everything he can to help his side remain at the level they were at last term. The 26 year old Norway man has scored four goals and has also added an assist to drive his team.

Team Form

Fulham have three losses and two draws in their last five matches:

2-0 loss at Wolves
0-2 home loss vs Bristol City
1-1 home draw vs Bolton
2-1 loss at Aston Villa
2-2 home draw vs Preston North End

Fulham Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Team News

Gary Rowett has been and without defensive midfielder George Thorne and striker Darren Bent since July, and he will continue to do without them for the foreseeable future. Center back Richard Keogh hobbled off a coupe of weeks ago, but he is likely to play from the start here.

Key Man

One man that has the real potential to push Derby toward the playoffs- or possibly higher- is winger Tom Lawrence. The Welshman has staked a claim to a place in his national side, and he would be expected to now push on and show why in for the Rams. The 23 year old has yet to score on the season and has three assists in 12 matches, showing he must improve those numbers in our estimation.

Team Form

Derby have a loss and four wins in their last five matches:

2-4 home loss vs Reading
1-2 win at Leeds
1-2 win at Norwich
2-0 home win vs Sheffield Wednesday
2-0 home win vs Nottingham Forest

Derby County Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Fulham have simply looked like a mere shell of the side that they were last season, so much so that you really have to start to question whether they have what it takes to make the playoffs or not. They are well down the order at the moment, and are finding it tough to find play makers to provide chances. Meanwhile, Derby County are just on the outside looking in in seventh place, and a bounce back win would likely move them back in. The away side look a strong threat to do just that.

Fulham have failed to win in their last five matches.