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Liverpool vs Fulham Prediction: Preview and Betting Tips

Liverpool welcome Fulham to Anfield on 12 September 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 4, with the hosts already eyeing the top end of the table and the visitors trying to escape early trouble. Anfield remains one of the toughest venues in England, and this fixture has often produced high-intensity, attack-minded football.

After three rounds, Liverpool sit 6th with 5 points, unbeaten with one win and two draws and a +2 goal difference (6 scored, 4 conceded). Fulham, by contrast, are 19th with 0 points, three straight defeats and a -3 goal difference (4 scored, 7 conceded), already flagged in the standings as sitting in the “Relegation - Championship” zone. With both sides showing a clear attacking intent but very different defensive levels so far, this shapes up as a key early-season marker for Liverpool’s top-four ambitions and Fulham’s survival hopes.

Stats suggest a strong home advantage, a sharp Liverpool attack led by Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo, and a Fulham side that can score but struggles to keep teams out. The betting markets and prediction models are firmly behind Liverpool or at least a result that keeps the hosts unbeaten.

Liverpool vs Fulham Key Stats

  • Liverpool are 6th with 5 points from 3 matches (1 win, 2 draws, 0 losses; 6 goals for, 4 against), while Fulham are 19th with 0 points from 3 (3 losses; 4 for, 7 against).
  • Liverpool beat Fulham 2-0 at Anfield in the Premier League on 11 April 2026, and are unbeaten in their last three home meetings in all competitions.
  • In 2026 Premier League statistics, Liverpool average 2.0 goals scored per game and have kept 1 clean sheet in 3 matches, while Fulham have yet to keep a clean sheet and concede an average of 2.3 goals per match.

Liverpool vs Fulham — Tale of the Tape

  • Position: 6 vs 19
  • Points: 5 vs 0
  • Goals For: 6 vs 4
  • Goals Against: 4 vs 7
  • Clean Sheets: Liverpool 1, Fulham 0 (tournament statistics)

From a standings perspective, Liverpool have started solidly if not spectacularly. One win and two draws from three fixtures, with 6 goals scored, indicates an attack that is functioning well, while 4 goals conceded across the same span is respectable. Sitting 6th, they are within touching distance of the leading pack and have avoided defeat both home and away.

Fulham’s picture is far bleaker. Three defeats from three, 4 goals scored but 7 conceded, and 19th place with 0 points puts them in an early relegation battle. Their home games have been more open (4 scored, 6 conceded), but away from home they have yet to score and have conceded once in their only outing. The underlying 2026 statistics reinforce this: Liverpool have 1 clean sheet and have failed to score in none of their matches, while Fulham have no clean sheets and have already failed to score once.

Liverpool vs Fulham Key Matchups

A. Isak vs Joshua King

Alexander Isak has hit the ground running for Liverpool in this Premier League campaign. Across 3 appearances and 244 minutes, he has scored 3 goals, averaging a goal every 81 minutes. He has taken 7 shots with 5 on target, underlining his efficiency, and his overall rating of 7.77 reflects his importance as the focal point of the attack. Isak also contributes in build-up with 36 passes at 83% accuracy and has won half of his 18 duels.

Joshua King has been Fulham’s standout attacking threat from midfield. In 3 appearances and 270 minutes, he has scored 2 of Fulham’s 4 league goals so far. He has 6 shots (3 on target), 109 passes at 83% accuracy, and 3 key passes, with a solid rating of 7.01. King also works hard defensively, with 5 tackles, 2 blocks and 1 interception. This duel – Liverpool’s penalty-box finisher versus Fulham’s box-to-box creator and scorer – will be pivotal. If King can disrupt Liverpool’s midfield and chip in with another goal, Fulham’s chances of an upset rise; if Isak continues his clinical form, Liverpool should have too much firepower.

C. Gakpo vs Fulham back line

While not a direct player-versus-player duel, Cody Gakpo’s influence against Fulham’s defence is another key battleground. Gakpo has been Liverpool’s chief creator in 2026 so far: 3 assists and 1 goal in 3 appearances, with 8 key passes and 88 total passes at 84% accuracy. His rating of 7.7 is elite, and he adds defensive work with 6 tackles, 1 block and 5 interceptions, plus 4 successful dribbles from 7 attempts.

Fulham’s defensive unit has struggled collectively, conceding 7 goals in 3 matches and failing to keep a clean sheet. Their 2026 stats show an average of 2.3 goals conceded per game, and their biggest defeats include a 2-3 home loss and a 1-0 away loss. Gakpo’s ability to find pockets between the lines and supply Isak, as well as threaten with late runs, could expose these frailties repeatedly over 90 minutes.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

This fixture has been lively in recent years, with goals at both ends and Liverpool generally having the edge, especially at Anfield. The sides have met frequently in the Premier League and domestic cups, often in high-stakes, high-tempo contests.

  • 11 April 2026: Liverpool 2-0 Fulham (Premier League)
  • 4 January 2026: Fulham 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
  • 6 April 2025: Fulham 3-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
  • 14 December 2024: Liverpool 2-2 Fulham (Premier League)
  • 21 April 2024: Fulham 1-3 Liverpool (Premier League)

Liverpool vs Fulham Prediction

Everything points towards a Liverpool-dominated contest, but with enough vulnerability at the back to keep it interesting. Liverpool’s recent form is unbeaten, with strong attacking numbers and a last-five comparison index heavily in their favour: form index 56 versus Fulham’s 0, attack 75 versus 50, and defence 50 versus 13. Fulham, meanwhile, have lost all three league matches in 2026, conceding heavily and only occasionally threatening in attack.

Prediction metrics give Liverpool and the draw each a 45% chance, with Fulham at just 10%. That suggests a very strong “Liverpool or draw” bias, but also some respect for Fulham’s ability to nick a point, as they have done at Anfield in the past. Given Liverpool’s 2.0 goals-per-game scoring rate, Fulham’s 2.3 goals conceded per match, and recent H2H history that regularly features multiple goals, a home win in a game with at least a couple of goals for Liverpool looks the most likely scenario.

Predicted Score: Liverpool 2-1 Fulham

Liverpool Recent Form

Liverpool’s recent Premier League form is unbeaten, with a sequence of one win and two draws from their first three fixtures. They have scored in every match, averaging 2.0 goals per game, and have yet to lose either home or away. Their defensive record is solid if not watertight, conceding 4 goals in 3 games, but they have already recorded one clean sheet and have not failed to score.

Fulham Recent Form

Fulham’s recent form is worrying: three straight league defeats to start the 2026 campaign. They have at least shown some attacking spark with 4 goals scored, but a leaky defence has let in 7 goals across those matches. They have lost both at home and away, have no clean sheets, and have already failed to score once on their travels.

Liverpool Possible Starting Lineup

Likely key players (by position):
Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, G. Mamardashvili
Defenders: R. Araújo, J. Gomez, M. Kerkez, V. van Dijk, K. Tsimikas, J. Frimpong, L. Chambers
Midfielders: C. Gakpo, R. Gravenberch, A. Mac Allister, D. Szoboszlai, F. Wirtz, J. McConnell
Forwards: A. Isak, F. Chiesa, H. Ekitike, B. Barcola, L. Koumas

Liverpool have consistently used a 4-2-3-1 shape in their 2026 fixtures, and the squad profile supports that structure. Isak should lead the line, supported by creative outlets like Gakpo and Szoboszlai, while Wirtz and Mac Allister can operate between the lines. At the back, Van Dijk and Araújo offer aerial dominance, with Kerkez and Frimpong or Tsimikas providing width. With no significant absences reported, Liverpool can rotate between high-quality options without a major drop-off.

Fulham Possible Starting Lineup

Likely key players (by position):
Goalkeepers: B. Leno, B. Lecomte
Defenders: J. Andersen, C. Bassey, T. Castagne, Jorge Cuenca, K. Tete, A. Robinson
Midfielders: Joshua King, S. Berge, A. Iwobi, T. Cairney, Oscar Bobb, S. Charles, H. Reed, R. Sessegnon, E. Smith Rowe
Forwards: Rodrigo Muniz, Kevin, Gonzalo García, J. Kusi-Asare

Fulham have also lined up in a 4-2-3-1 across their three league fixtures. Joshua King is central to their game plan from midfield, combining goal threat and ball progression. Andersen and Bassey provide physicality at the back, while full-backs like Castagne and Robinson offer width. However, with no clean sheets and 7 goals conceded, the defensive balance is not yet right, and a trip to Anfield will severely test their structure.

Liverpool Team News

No significant absences reported.

Fulham Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Liverpool:

  • None reported.

Fulham:

  • None reported.

Betting Tips: Liverpool vs Fulham

Based on current form, head-to-head trends, and the available odds, here are three betting angles to consider:

  • Result Tip: Back Liverpool to win. Prediction metrics give Liverpool a 45 out of 100 chance to win and just 10 out of 100 for Fulham, with strong comparison indices in Liverpool’s favour. The market backs this up: home odds range from 1.40 to 1.48, implying roughly a 67.6% to 71.4% chance of a Liverpool victory (1 ÷ 1.48 ≈ 67.6%; 1 ÷ 1.40 ≈ 71.4%).
  • Goals Tip: Liverpool to score at least 2 goals. Liverpool average 2.0 goals per match this season, while Fulham concede 2.3 on average and have not kept a clean sheet. Recent H2H at Anfield includes 2-0 and 4-3 home wins, suggesting a strong likelihood of multiple Liverpool goals. Exact odds for this market are not listed here, but should be shorter than the match-winner price.
  • Value Tip: A. Isak to score anytime. Isak has 3 goals in 3 appearances, 5 shots on target from 7 attempts, and an excellent 7.77 rating. With Liverpool heavy favourites and expected to create chances through Gakpo (3 assists, 8 key passes), Isak is well placed to continue his scoring streak. Use the main goalscorer market from bookmakers, comparing prices to the implied match dominance (home odds 1.40–1.48) to find the best value.

Odds are accurate at the time of writing and subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.

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