On Tuesday, April 1, in the 30th round of the English Premier League, Arsenal will host Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. The match kicks off at 20:45 Central European Time. I’m predicting a game with goals on the cards.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Arsenal has the most reliable defense in the Premier League, conceding only 24 goals.
- Arsenal has lost just one home match this season.
- Fulham has scored in 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches.
- Fulham has won 3 of their last 5 away matches.
- The reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a 1-1 draw.
Match Preview
Arsenal is having another mixed season. Under Mikel Arteta’s management, they remain in the hunt for the Premier League title, though their chances of catching Liverpool are slim. Currently in second place after 29 rounds, Arsenal trails the leaders by 12 points. To keep their title hopes alive, Arsenal must remain unbeaten and, most importantly, defeat Liverpool in their upcoming head-to-head.
Injuries have been a major challenge for Arsenal, especially in the attack, with Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Bukayo Saka all sidelined. This has led to Mikel Merino, a central midfielder, filling in up front.
In their previous match, Arsenal secured an important 1-0 win over Chelsea, breaking a three-match winless streak that included draws with Manchester United (1-1) and Nottingham Forest (0-0), as well as a defeat to West Ham (0-1).
Fulham, on the other hand, is having an unexpectedly strong season, pushing for a spot in European competitions. Marco Silva’s team is currently in eighth place, just three points behind the top 5. With England likely to have 5 teams in the Champions League next season, Fulham is fighting to be part of that elite group.
Fulham comes into this match off a 2-0 victory over Tottenham, following a loss to Brighton (1-2) and a win against Wolverhampton (2-1). However, they were knocked out of the FA Cup in the quarterfinals by Crystal Palace with a heavy 0-3 defeat.
Probable Lineups
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard.
Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Iwobi, Pereira, Willian; Jimenez.
Arsenal vs Fulham Match Prediction
Arsenal is the clear favorite, but I believe Fulham will have their moments and find a way to score. My bet is that both teams will score in this match.
