Alan Shearer backs one team ‘to struggle’ as he picks winner of Fulham vs Chelsea

Chelsea XI vs Fulham: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup

Xabi Alonso takes charge of Chelsea for the first time in a competitive fixture

Alan Shearer backs one team ‘to struggle’ as he picks winner of Fulham vs Chelsea

Alan Shearer has backed Chelsea to beat Fulham in their opening Premier League game of the season. The former Newcastle United striker has backed Xabi Alonso's side to have a decent season.

Fulham Vs Chelsea Predictions: Score, Lineups, Injuries & Premier League Preview

On Monday, August 24, 2026, Fulham vs Chelsea predictions forecast the first Premier League game of the season at Craven Cottage. The matchup will be quite interesting. So will the first competitive games as managers for the two London sides. Álvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso make their debut in managerial positions. Coming off a hectic summer in the transfer market, Chelsea will hope to begin Alonso’s era on a winning note. Fulham vs Chelsea Predi…

Fulham vs Chelsea Prediction: Premier League Preview

Two coaches who led Real Madrid last season go head-to-head in a west London derby. We look ahead to this Premier League match at Craven Cottage with our Fulham vs Chelsea prediction and preview. Fulham vs Chelsea: The Key Stats The Opta supercomputer has Chelsea as the favourites for this match with a win probability of 50.1% compared to Fulham’s 26.7%. Chelsea have failed to win their opening game of the Premier League season in each of the l…

Fulham vs Chelsea Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Premier League 2026-27

Fulham FC are gearing up for their opening game of the English Premier League 2026-27 campaign. They will be taking on Chelsea FC.