Tottenham enter the fixture sitting 9th in the table on 18 points, a position that flatters their inconsistency but still keeps European ambitions alive. Fulham, meanwhile, arrive in 15th place with 14 points, hovering a little too close to the danger zone for comfort and eager to claim a statement result that could propel their season forward.
Recent meetings between these two sides have offered plenty of intrigue and, surprisingly, a shift in momentum. Fulham have won three of the last five clashes in all competitions, including a 2–0 victory in March 2025 and a resounding 3–0 win in March 2024.
Tottenham managed a 2–0 home win in October 2023, while the remaining two encounters, a 1–1 league draw in December 2024 and a 1–1 EFL Cup draw in August 2023, underline how tight this fixture has become. Spurs historically dominate the rivalry, but recent form between the two suggests that Fulham have begun to tilt the balance.
Players capable of influencing this derby are plentiful. For Fulham, Raúl Jiménez’s intelligence and penalty-box instincts remain central to their attacking hopes, while Ryan Sessegnon, a scorer in a recent meeting between these teams, continues to offer pace and unpredictability from wide areas.
Tottenham will again turn to the talismanic Xavi Simons, whose ability to conjure goals from nothing makes him the most decisive player on the pitch. Spurs’ creative midfielders, if fit and firing, could also dictate the rhythm and expose gaps in Fulham’s shape.
The stakes are clear: Fulham need momentum and breathing room; Spurs need stability and a platform from which to push upward.
Both sides have shown fragility in recent weeks, but both possess the attacking quality to hurt one another. This mixture, combined with derby tension, sets the scene for an engaging contest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Prediction:
Tottenham Hotspur 2–1 Fulham. Spurs’ superior firepower at home should see them edge a competitive affair, though Fulham’s recent history in the fixture suggests they will not bow easily.
Betting tips:
Both Teams to Score (BTTS: Yes) looks strong given recent meetings. Over 2.5 Total Goals is also appealing, with attacking threats on both sides. For a safer angle, Tottenham Draw No Bet offers reasonable protection given Fulham’s ability to spring surprises.