West Ham and Fulham face off in a London derby on Tuesday night as Graham Potter takes charge of his first Premier League game as Hammers boss.
Fulham arrive at the London Stadium unbeaten in their last nine games across all competitions, while West Ham are looking to steady the ship after a difficult run under former manager Julen Lopetegui.
What time does West Ham vs Fulham kick off?
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: London Stadium
- Date: Tuesday, January 14
- Kick-off Time: 19:30 GMT / 14:30 ET / 11:30 PT
- Referee: Craig Pawson
- VAR: Stuart Attwell
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
- West Ham: 2 wins
- Fulham: 2 wins
- Draws: 1
- Last Meeting: Fulham 1-1 West Ham (September 14, 2024) – Premier League
Current Form (All Competitions)
West Ham
- Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham (FA Cup)
- Man City 4-1 West Ham
- West Ham 0-5 Liverpool
- Southampton 0-1 West Ham
- West Ham 1-1 Brighton
Fulham
- Fulham 4-1 Watford (FA Cup)
- Fulham 2-2 Ipswich
- Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth
- Chelsea 1-2 Fulham
- Fulham 0-0 Southampton
Team News
West Ham
Graham Potter has inherited a squad plagued by injuries, particularly in attack. Niclas Fullkrug, Michail Antonio, and Jarrod Bowen are all unavailable, leaving Danny Ings as the likely starter up front.
Jean-Clair Todibo and Emerson are doubts in defense, which could see teenager Oliver Scarles retain his place at left-back after an impressive showing against Aston Villa.
Predicted West Ham Lineup (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Fabianski
- Defense: Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles
- Midfield: Soucek, Alvarez
- Attack: Kudus, Paqueta, Summerville
- Striker: Ings
Fulham
Marco Silva’s side will be without Kenny Tete and Reiss Nelson, while Sander Berge and Rodrigo Muniz remain doubtful. A back-three system could be deployed to accommodate the personnel available, with Antonee Robinson operating as a wing-back.
Raul Jimenez, in fine form, is expected to lead the line, supported by Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi.
Predicted Fulham Lineup (3-4-3):
- GK: Leno
- Defense: Diop, Andersen, Bassey
- Midfield: Castagne, Lukic, Cairney, Robinson
- Attack: Wilson, Jimenez, Iwobi
Score Prediction
This match has the makings of a tightly contested affair, with West Ham aiming for stability under Potter and Fulham looking to maintain their unbeaten streak.
While Fulham’s attacking form has been impressive, West Ham’s injury woes and Potter’s focus on defensive organization could lead to a stalemate.
Prediction: West Ham 0-0 Fulham
