Seeking to return to winning ways in the Premier League, Fulham will welcome Sunderland to Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon.
After snapping a four-game losing run with a 3-0 win over Wolves in their last home game, Fulham were brought back down to earth when crashing to a 2-0 defeat at Everton last time out.
That setback has left Marco Silva’s men occupying 15th place in the Premier League table, just one point above the relegation zone.
Back at their capital base this weekend, Fulham can expect another tough test when Sunderland come to town.
The Black Cats have been the Premier League’s surprise package this season, with the visitors currently surveying the standings from the lofty heights of fourth-place.
Regis Le Bris’ side will come into this clash in high spirits after claiming a well-deserved 2-2 draw against Arsenal last time out.
How the bookies view it: Fulham set for three points
Despite losing five of their last six Premier League matches, Fulham have been priced up as 21/20 favourites on BOYLE Sports.
Sunderland are as big as 11/4 on BOYLE Sports to take top honours while a share of the Craven Cottage spoils is trading at 21/10 with the same firm.
Head to head: A rare Premier League meeting
Fulham and Sunderland will square off in the Premier League for the first time in over a decade on Saturday afternoon. The two teams did play out a 1-1 draw at this venue in the FA Cup back in 2023 before Fulham claimed a 3-2 win in the replay at the Stadium of Light.
Players to watch: Traore worth a shot
Sunderland's Bertrand Traore has attempted two or more shots in three of the five Premier League games that he has started this season, making a repeat here worthy of support at 4/5 with William Hill.
Raul Jimenez will be looking to add to his solitary Premier League goal for Fulham this season. The Mexican forward is a 7/4 anytime goalscorer option on BOYLE Sports.
Predicted line-ups
Fulham will be unable to call upon the services of injured duo Antonee Robinson and Rodrigo Muniz while Sasa Lukic will serve a one-match suspension due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Habib Diarra and Leo Hjelde remain sidelined for Sunderland while Aji Alese, Omar Alderete and Romaine Mundle are all rated as doubtful.
Fulham: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, King, Kevin; Jimenez
Sunderland: Roefs, Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Geertruida, Mandava, Traore, Sadiki, Xhaka, Le Fee; Isidor
Anything else catch the eye?
Based on what we have seen from these two teams across the opening stretch of the season, Sunderland look decent value to avoid defeat on Saturday at 8/11 on William Hill.
The Black Cats have already banked points on their travels at Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Chelsea this term, so they won’t be fazed by a trip to Fulham.
In what could be a closely-fought contest at Craven Cottage, over 3.5 cards also appeals at 4/5 on BetVictor.
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