Liverpool head into this fixture under real pressure after a rough run of results across all competitions. Back-to-back defeats have disrupted their momentum, starting with a 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League at the Amex, followed by a heavy 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup at the Etihad Stadium. Their struggles continued in Europe, where they lost 2-0 to Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. This dip in form has left Liverpool sitting 5th in the league, although that position could still be enough for Champions League qualification this season.
They now return to Anfield, where they will be expected to respond strongly. However, this is not a straightforward fixture. Fulham are enjoying a solid season and currently sit 9th, still very much in the race for European football. With just a two-point gap to the 6th and 7th spots, Fulham have a genuine opportunity to push for a Europa League or Conference League place, especially with six games remaining. Their motivation will be just as strong as Liverpool’s, making this a highly competitive encounter.
Recent head-to-head meetings suggest this matchup tends to produce goals and unpredictability. The last meeting at Craven Cottage ended in a 2-2 draw, while the previous encounter there saw Fulham claim a 3-2 victory. Even at Anfield, the last meeting finished 2-2, showing that Fulham are more than capable of troubling Liverpool regardless of venue. This pattern indicates that Liverpool have not found it easy to dominate Fulham in recent seasons.
Predicted Line Up
Liverpool Formation 4-2-2-2
Fulam Formation 4-2-3-1
My Picks
Over 1.5 Goals
BTTS – Yes
Over/Under Goals Probability
Over 0.5 Goals 96.9%
Over 1.5 Goals 80.1%
Over 2.5 Goals 67.5%
Anytime Goalscorer Probability
Liverpool Anytime Goalscorer Predictions
Hugo Ekitike 11G / 4A57.7%
Cody Gakpo 6G / 3A40.3%
Dominik Szoboszlai 5G / 3A53.3%
Fulham Anytime Goalscorer Predictions
Harry Wilson 10G / 6A47.9%
Raul Jiminez 9G / 3A41.6%
Alex Iwobi 4G / 3A28.6%
Both Team To Score (BTTS) Prediction & Odds
Market
Decimal
Fractional
American
Yes
1.63
8/13
-159
No
2.48
6/4
148
Final Verdict
This is not the kind of game Liverpool can treat as routine, especially given their current form. While they still have the quality and home advantage at Anfield, their recent performances suggest vulnerability, both defensively and mentally. Fulham, on the other hand, are playing with confidence and have a clear target of European qualification, which makes them dangerous and motivated. The fact that recent head-to-head games have been high-scoring and closely contested further supports the idea that this will be a tight battle. Liverpool should improve at home, but Fulham have enough attacking threat to make this uncomfortable. Expect an open and competitive match where both teams push for their respective goals, with Liverpool slightly favoured but far from dominant.
