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Liverpool to Win (2-0)
Anfield welcomes a pointless Fulham side still hunting their first win of the campaign, and we’re taking Liverpool to see it out 2-0.
You’ll struggle to find a more one-directional fixture on the card. Liverpool have settled into their season without losing, most recently strolling to a 2-0 win at Ipswich after back-to-back draws. Fulham, by contrast, are staring at zero points from three league games, the latest a 2-3 home defeat to Crystal Palace that summed up a leaky start.
Both dugouts have a new man in charge this term, with Andomi Iraola assembling the Reds and Alvaro Arbeloa trying to steady a sinking Fulham. The visitors have the head-to-head history stacked against them too, 46 Liverpool wins to just 14 of their own across the series, and no away joy at Anfield to lean on. Whether you’re weighing up a Liverpool vs Fulham prediction or scanning the wider slate, the hosts are the play.
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Who Will Win Liverpool vs Fulham
Liverpool are the standout selection, and we’re expecting a comfortable home win. Nothing on this weekend’s coupon leans harder one way. The Reds are unbeaten in four, the market has them pinned as short as 2/5, and Fulham arrive on the back of three straight league defeats and not a point to show for their season.
Liverpool’s platform is momentum without alarm. Four matches without defeat, a clean-sheet win at Ipswich to kick off September, and an attack built around Alexander Isak, already three goals to his name and the squad’s leading expected-goals producer. Even with a lengthy injury list, Iraola has more than enough firepower for this level of opponent.
Fulham are the polar opposite. Beaten at Sunderland, beaten at home by Palace, and rooted to 19th with a duck still to break, Arbeloa’s side have shipped goals and found none of the resilience that kept them mid-table last term. Anfield’s history offers them nothing and their away form, two draws and a loss, reads like a team short of belief, so Liverpool to win and keep it tight is the shape we back.
Top 3 Betting Tips for Liverpool vs Fulham
| Pick | Market | Odds |
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Pick 1 |
Liverpool to win |
2/5 |
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Pick 2 |
Under 3.5 goals |
4/6 |
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Pick 3 |
Both teams to score – No |
7/6 |
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Liverpool to Win at 2/5
Now and then the plain read is the right one. Liverpool are unbeaten across their last four, they’ve just posted a clean-sheet win, and they host a Fulham side that has lost three on the bounce and hasn’t registered a single point. The price is cramped because the case barely needs arguing.
Fulham’s away numbers, a pair of draws and a defeat, hint at the odd stubborn afternoon, but quality, form and home advantage all sit firmly with the Reds. Of everything on the slate, backing Liverpool is the most dependable single bet.
Under 3.5 Goals at 4/6
Liverpool’s recent scorelines have been measured rather than explosive, with three of their last four ending 2-2 or 2-0, and a Fulham attack leaning on Josh King’s two league goals isn’t built to drag this into a shootout. Taking under 3.5 keeps things sensible while the hosts do the controlling.
A 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 to Liverpool all land this comfortably, and each of those reads as a realistic afternoon’s work given how they’ve managed games so far. It’s a tidy way to stay on the favourite without betting into a stack of goals.
Both Teams to Score – No at 7/6
Fulham haven’t hit the net with any conviction on the road and turn up at Anfield having lost three league games straight, so asking them to breach a Liverpool side fresh off a shutout is a stretch. The Reds’ clean sheet at Ipswich shows the back line can lock down when it matters.
The catch is that Liverpool have leaked in a couple of those recent draws, so it isn’t watertight. Trust the Fulham blank, though, and the no side of the both-teams-to-score market is the value angle.
Liverpool vs Fulham Odds Comparison
| Bookmaker | Liverpool | Draw | Fulham |
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2/5 |
7/2 |
11/2 |
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2/5 |
7/2 |
11/2 |
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3/7 |
7/2 |
16/3 |
The market leaves little doubt: Liverpool as short as 2/5, Fulham drifting out to 16/3 and the draw parked around 7/2. For a visiting side, those are the numbers of a team nobody expects to compete, and they trace straight back to a winless start and a defence that keeps shipping goals.
Worth noting: the wider prediction community is lined up with the market rather than against it, with the online models we checked also landing on a Liverpool home win. There’s no contrarian angle to lean on here, so the value sits in the winning margin and the goals lines, not in a shock result.
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Liverpool vs Fulham Form Guide and Stats
| Metric (2026/27 season) | Liverpool | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
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Current league position |
6th |
19th |
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Points |
5 |
0
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Recent streak |
4 unbeaten |
No league win this season |
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Latest result |
Won 2-0 at Ipswich |
Lost 2-3 v Crystal Palace |
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2025/26 finish |
Top 5 |
Top 11 |
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Manager |
Andomi Iraola |
Alvaro Arbeloa |
Those 2026/27 columns capture two clubs pulling in opposite directions. Liverpool have opened steadily and sit sixth with five points on an unbeaten run, while Fulham prop up the table on nil.
Last season adds the backdrop. Liverpool signed off inside the top five while Fulham settled around mid-table in 11th, and the early evidence of this campaign says that gap has only widened. Read the standings as the frame for a fixture whose balance tilts heavily towards the hosts.
Conditioning is one thing the headline odds seldom price in, and it matters more for a Fulham side low on confidence and results. Our football fitness testing and recovery research is a handy lens on which group looks physically primed for a demanding Anfield afternoon.
Liverpool Recent Form and Results
- Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool, Premier League, 4 September 2026 (W)
- Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest, Premier League, 29 August 2026 (D)
- Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool, Premier League, 23 August 2026 (D)
- Four matches unbeaten heading into this one
- Alexander Isak leads the way with three goals and the squad’s top expected-goals figure
Liverpool have grown into the season with quiet assurance. Two opening draws against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest gave way to a controlled 2-0 win at Ipswich, the sort of clean-sheet afternoon that hints Iraola’s shape is starting to click.
The attack is the reassuring part. Isak is already up and running with three goals and the best expected-goals numbers in the squad, and around him sit the likes of Wirtz, Gakpo and Szoboszlai. The injury list is long, but there’s more than enough here to overpower a struggling visitor.
Fulham Recent Form and Results
- Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace, Premier League, 5 September 2026 (L)
- Sunderland 1-0 Fulham, Premier League, 30 August 2026 (L)
- Fulham 3-0 AFC Wimbledon, EFL Cup, 27 August 2026 (W)
- Still searching for a first league point of 2026/27
- Josh King is their main threat with two league goals
Fulham’s league story so far is a grim one. Three defeats from three, most recently a 2-3 home loss to Crystal Palace, have left them 19th and pointless, with the cup romp past AFC Wimbledon the lone bright spot.
The problems run through the whole side. The defence has been generous and the attack leans heavily on Josh King’s two goals, leaving Arbeloa little to build on. He’s a promising coach, but a team this low on results and belief is a hard sell at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Fulham Head to Head Record
- All-time: 46 Liverpool wins, 21 draws, 14 Fulham wins
- Last meeting: Liverpool 2-0 Fulham, Premier League, 11 April 2026
The long history is lopsided, with Liverpool holding 46 wins to Fulham’s 14 across the series. The most recent chapter followed the script too, a 2-0 Liverpool win last April, and with the goals lines pointing towards a controlled home performance, the win-and-under-3.5 angle sits nicely alongside backing Liverpool straight.
Liverpool vs Fulham Match Preview
Fulham need a response and a foothold, and Arbeloa will want his side compact early, soaking up the Anfield noise and hoping to nick something on the break. The snag is doing it with a defence that has leaked in every league game and a forward line that has managed little on the road.
Liverpool’s answer will be to dominate the ball, working it through Mac Allister and Szoboszlai and letting Wirtz and Isak stretch a Fulham back line that has looked exposed all season. An early goal would settle any lingering Anfield tension and leave the visitors chasing a game they can’t afford to open up.
It likely comes down to one question: can Fulham’s misfiring attack carry enough threat to make Liverpool anxious? If the answer is no, the hosts should set the tempo and see it out without much fuss.
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Where to Watch Liverpool vs Fulham Live Stream and TV Channel
| Country | Broadcaster |
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UK |
Sky Sports / NOW |
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Kick-off: Saturday 12 September 2026, 15:00 BST. Venue: Anfield, Liverpool.
Liverpool vs Fulham Predicted Lineups
Iraola juggles a lengthy injury list but still names a powerful side, while Arbeloa hunts the combination that finally stops the bleeding at the back. The XIs below are best estimates from the latest team news, and won’t be locked in until the sheets land roughly an hour before kick-off.
Liverpool Predicted XI
| Position | Player |
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Goalkeeper (GK) |
Alisson |
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Defenders |
Araújo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez |
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Midfielders |
Szoboszlai, Mac Allister |
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Forwards |
Gakpo, Wirtz, Muñoz, Isak |
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Formation |
4-2-3-1 |
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Unavailable |
Conor Bradley (injury), Federico Chiesa (injury), Giovanni Leoni (injury), Hugo Ekitike (injury), Joe Gomez (injury) |
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Manager |
Andomi Iraola |
Even with five injuries to work around, Iraola can call on a front line most managers would envy. Florian Wirtz supplies the invention behind the striker, and Alexander Isak’s movement gives Liverpool a clean focal point. The plan will lean on sustained pressure and quick combinations down the flanks to prise open a fragile Fulham defence.
Fulham Predicted XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
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Goalkeeper (GK) |
Leno |
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Defenders |
Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson |
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Midfielders |
Charles, Iwobi |
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Forwards |
Bobb, King, Palacios, García |
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Formation |
4-2-3-1 |
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Unavailable |
Tom Cairney (injury) |
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Manager |
Alvaro Arbeloa |
Arbeloa’s shape runs through Alex Iwobi and Shea Charles in the double pivot, with Josh King the main hope up front and Oscar Bobb and Cesar Palacios offering width and movement. Gonzalo García leads the line. With only Tom Cairney sidelined, Fulham are close to full strength, but the challenge is turning that availability into the first result of their season.
Team News, Injuries and Suspensions
- Liverpool: Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa, Giovanni Leoni, Hugo Ekitike and Joe Gomez are all sidelined through injury. No suspensions to manage, and Iraola still has plenty of attacking options available.
- Fulham: Tom Cairney is the lone injury absentee, leaving Arbeloa with close to a fully fit squad to choose from.
The contrast is in the results, not the squads. Liverpool carry a longer injury list but arrive unbeaten and full of goals, while a near fully fit Fulham are the ones without a point to their name.
There are no late fitness dramas of note beyond the confirmed absentees, so it’s simply worth a final look at the confirmed sheets once they drop about an hour before kick-off.
Key Battles in Liverpool vs Fulham
Three contests should shape the afternoon: Florian Wirtz against Fulham’s double pivot, Liverpool’s left-side overload against Antonee Robinson, and whether Alexander Isak’s movement can unpick a Fulham backline vulnerable in the air. The referee will be confirmed in the matchday appointments.
Wirtz's Creative Spark vs Fulham's Double Pivot Shield
Wirtz is the man who unlocks Liverpool in the final third, and how Fulham’s Charles-Iwobi screen handles him could decide the flow of the game. If the pivot steps out to press, he’ll find pockets behind it; if it sits, he’ll get the time to pick passes for Isak and the runners. Shutting him down is the visitors’ single biggest task.
Liverpool's Left-Side Overload vs Robinson's Defensive Discipline
Liverpool like to flood the left with Kerkez, Gakpo and Wirtz drifting across, and Antonee Robinson faces a busy afternoon trying to hold that flank together. His positioning and recovery pace are among Fulham’s better defensive assets, but repeated overloads test even the disciplined. Win his duels and Fulham stay in it; lose them and the goals will come.
Isak's Movement vs Fulham's Aerial Backline
The night may hinge on whether Fulham’s centre-backs can track Alexander Isak’s movement. He drops, spins and pulls wide to drag defenders out of shape, and against a backline that has already leaked freely, those runs could carve the openings. Fulham will back their aerial strength, but Isak’s cleverness on the floor is a different kind of problem.
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Liverpool vs Fulham Score Prediction
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Final prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Fulham. Confidence: solid on the result. Best bet: Liverpool to win at 2/5.
This is that rare game where the result reads more clearly than the goal count. Liverpool are unbeaten in four, they’ve just kept a clean sheet at Ipswich, and they host a Fulham side that has lost three league games straight and sits 19th without a point. The short price on the Reds reflects a genuine gulf, not just a big-club reputation.
Fulham’s history at Anfield offers them nothing, and a near fully fit squad hasn’t been able to mask a defence that keeps leaking or an attack that has managed little on the road. I expect Liverpool to control the game and win without much stress at the back.
That lands on a 2-0 home win, with Liverpool to win the firmest call and the goals-light angles, under 3.5 and both teams to score no, the tidy ways to back the same view. Unlike some weeks, the wider models agree rather than diverge, so there’s no contrarian safety net, but the weight of current evidence sits squarely with the hosts. Keep any stake within your limits, and a couple of minutes with our bankroll management guide is time well spent beforehand.
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Liverpool vs Fulham FAQ
Who is most likely to win, Liverpool or Fulham?
Liverpool, comfortably. The Reds are unbeaten in four and fresh off a clean-sheet win, while Fulham arrive winless and pointless after three straight league defeats. The market makes Liverpool strong favourites as short as 2/5, and we predict a 2-0 home win.
Who is better, Liverpool or Fulham?
Liverpool, on every measure. They finished in the top five last season to Fulham’s mid-table 11th, and the early form of this campaign, five points and unbeaten against zero points, has stretched the gap further going into this game.
What are the chances Liverpool will win?
Very high. At odds as short as 2/5 the bookmakers make Liverpool overwhelming favourites, and current form and the online models both back that up. Fulham have produced little to suggest an upset, so confirm the price before betting.
What is the score prediction for Liverpool vs Fulham?
We make it 2-0 Liverpool. The Reds have been winning while tightening up at the back, and a struggling Fulham attack looks unlikely to breach them, so backing Liverpool to win, ideally with under 3.5 goals, is our lead.
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When is Liverpool vs Fulham being played?
Saturday 12 September 2026, kick-off 15:00 BST, at Anfield. It is a Matchweek 4 fixture in the 2026/27 Premier League season.
What channel is Liverpool vs Fulham on?
In the UK the match is live on Sky Sports and NOW. Check your Sky Sports listing on the day for the exact channel and any Main Event simulcast.
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