Liverpool

vs

Fulham

Injuries & Suspensions

• Liverpool: Alisson (Muscle Injury), S. Bajcetic (Hamstring Injury), C. Bradley (Knee Injury), W. Endo (Foot Injury), G. Leoni (Knee Injury), Alisson (Muscle Injury), S. Bajcetic (Hamstring Injury), C. Bradley (Knee Injury), W. Endo (Foot Injury), G. Leoni (Knee Injury)
• Fulham: Kevin (Foot Injury), K. Tete (Foot Injury)

Form (Last 5)

• Home: W W L D L
• Away: W W L D W

H2H (Last 5)

• 2026-01-04 · Fulham · 2-2 · Liverpool
• 2025-04-06 · Fulham · 3-2 · Liverpool
• 2024-12-14 · Liverpool · 2-2 · Fulham
• 2024-04-21 · Fulham · 1-3 · Liverpool
• 2024-01-24 · Fulham · 1-1 · Liverpool

Match Preview

Liverpool have the edge at Anfield despite key absences; stronger league position and superior overall form make a home win the likeliest outcome.

Key Notes

Prediction: Liverpool to win. Rationale: Liverpool sit above Fulham in the table (Liverpool 5th, Fulham 9th) and have a clearer incentive to collect points late in the season. Liverpool's season form is 14 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses while Fulham have 13 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses - the numbers show Liverpool slightly more consistent across the campaign and more dangerous at home.

Injuries: Liverpool are missing several players for this fixture, notably their goalkeeper Alisson (muscle injury) plus midfield absences including S. Bajcetic (hamstring) and others listed. Those are meaningful losses, particularly in goal, but Liverpool have the squad depth and quality to absorb setbacks. Fulham's reported issues are lighter: Kevin is out with a foot injury and K. Tete is questionable. Overall the injury picture slightly favors Fulham in numbers but Liverpool remain the stronger side on balance.

H2H: Recent head-to-heads have been competitive - Fulham defeated Liverpool 3-2 in April 2025 and the teams have drawn multiple times (including 2-2 in January 2026 and 2-2 in December 2024). Those results show Fulham can trouble Liverpool, but also underline that Liverpool often respond with strong performances, including a 3-1 away win in April 2024.

Context and approach: Liverpool should control possession and create more clear chances at Anfield; even without some starters they have attacking quality and tactical flexibility. Fulham are capable of creating problems on the counter and have gotten results against Liverpool, so the risk of a tight game or shock result exists. Given the odds available and Liverpool’s higher league standing and slightly better season form, the sensible selection is Liverpool to win at home.

Risks: Absence of a first-choice goalkeeper is significant and could make the match closer than expected; Fulham’s recent H2H success means the pick carries moderate risk.

Prediction

Liverpool win • Odds 1.69 • Confidence 7/10