Fulham vs Derby County
2017/18 EFL Championship
Date: Saturday, 18th November 2017
Kick off at 17:30 UK/18:30 CET
Venue: Craven Cottage.

The late Saturday clash puts on the field 2 equally matched teams despite the difference in the standings.

Last Game:

Fulham were on the losing side previous round. The faced current leaders Wolves and were obviously the inferior side in that game. Cottagers were looking toothless most of the game and the two goals Wolves managed to score were more than enough for the 3 points.

Derby played a very entertaining game before the break but found themselves on the losing side. The victors were Reading and rightfully so. They were up with 3 goals scoring 2 of them in the opening 13 minutes of the game. Derby returned one as Russel found the net but followed by another goal for Reading minutes after that. Near the end Martin scored again for the full time score of 2-4.

Form and Tactical Analysis

Fulham

Fulham are nowhere near where they want to be. 17th place puts them closer to the danger zone then the play-offs. The team looks very inconsistent currently. They can stun any opponent but often fail to get into the game. Their form is in a huge decline in recent week and Cottagers are winless in 5 games. At home they have just a single victory whole season and that is the main reason behind their downfall.

Their most often used formation is 4-3-3 relying on lots of pace. They have played sometimes with 3 at the back but happens just on occasion.

Derby

Despite the loss last round the Rams are looking in a good form. This was the first loss in their last 8 games and the team currently has a decent chance for top 6. They are sitting on 7th place just a point behind the play-offs. They also have a game in hand o everything is in their hands. The team is outstanding in recent week away from home. 2 victories with 2 draws before them is a good overall form for away fixtures.

Vydra missed last 2 games for the Rams and they didn’t play as they used to. They were using 4-2-3-1 with Vydra behind the striker but with his absence they went for 4-4-2.

Fulham vs Derby: Head to head

• Derby has the advantage here. 1 victory for Cottagers against 4 for Derby with dominant 5 draws.


• Last season The Rams won at home 4-2 and drew 2-2 away.


• Fulham has a victory, 3 draws and a defeat in the last 5 home games against Derby.


• Last 3 games all saw both teams finding the net.

Fulham vs Derby: Prediction

This looks to be evenly tied fixture. Still Cottagers are looking shaky currently and have troubles at home. Derby despite the recent loss are on a good shape overall and will be looking to improve again. The team was stable in the last 4 away fixtures and they prove to be too much for Fulham to overcome. Keeping in mind their recent clashes both teams finding the net also looks viable option.

Fulham vs Derby: Bet Tips

• Derby + 0.5AH for 1.73.


• BTTS: Yes for 1.65.

Match Odds Courtesy of Unibet

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