West Ham vs Fulham prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 15, 2026
EFL Cup (Carabao Cup)
In the Round of 32 of the English League Cup on September 15, 2026, West Ham will face Fulham. Neither side will mind knocking out their neighbours in this competition.
West Ham vs Fulham team news and expert analysis
The club from the Olympic Stadium have been slipping down the standings rapidly in recent years. As a result, the recent Conference League winners lost their battle with Tottenham for the "lifeline" of 17th place in the spring. After being relegated to the Championship and letting many of their stars leave, they made a modest start, frequently dropping points. However, they have since found their form and put together a run of victories. They even thrashed Wrexham 6-0.
Their neighbours, by contrast, were in contention for European qualification until the very end of last spring. However, they eventually finished 11th. In the summer, Marco Silva also returned to his homeland, taking charge of Benfica. His replacement, Arbeloa, began with defeats in the Premier League. In the latest round, they at least held Liverpool to a goalless draw.
The home side have already knocked out two opponents in this competition. First, they beat Portsmouth 3-1 at home. Then, rather unexpectedly, they thrashed Southampton 4-1. Their opponents have eliminated just one fellow London club, Wimbledon, winning that tie 3-0.
Head to Head matches: West Ham vs Fulham
The sides have won two of their last five meetings apiece, including an exchange of victories last season.
The visitors are considered favourites, but the hosts are in good form. We believe they can avoid defeat in normal time (odds – 1.66).
West Ham vs Fulham: key statistics and trends
- West Ham have won four matches in a row
- West Ham are averaging 2.86 goals scored and 1.29 conceded per match
- 71% of West Ham's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 4.14 goals per game
- Fulham have lost three of their last five matches
- Fulham are averaging 1 goal scored and 1.75 conceded per match
- 50% of Fulham's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.75 goals per game
West Ham vs Fulham: Possible starting lineups
West Ham play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Hermansen - Scarles, Kilman, Mavropanos, Walker-Peters - Solomon, Engels, Mukasa, Bowen - Piroe, Pablo
Fulham play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Leno - Robinson, Bassey, Andersen, Castagne - Berge, Iwobi - Palacios, King, Bobb - Garcia
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