Fulham vs Arsenal Prediction: Lineups, Odds and Stats (18.10.2025)

*Odds are subject to change.

The 2-week international break is now over, and we enter gameweek 8 of the 2025-26 English Premier League (EPL) season. Fulham welcome Arsenal to Craven Cottage in this cross-London clash.

The action gets underway at 5:30 pm on Saturday, 18 October 2025. Anthony Taylor is the match referee.

Fulham vs Arsenal Prediction

Instead of Arsenal to win at 1.57, I back Arsenal -1 handicap at 2.60, meaning Arsenal need to win by 2 clear goals. Yet, even away from home, they should be too strong for a struggling Fulham.

My alternative selection is Both Teams To Score “Yes” at odds of 2.0 (Betfred). Arsenal have scored in 9 of their 10 outings this season. At the same time, Fulham are strong at home. These factors lean towards an Arsenal win where both teams score.

Fulham Analysis

The Cottagers are 14th in the EPL table with 8 points after 7 matches (2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats). They have a minus 3 goal difference, having scored only 8 goals (average 1.14) and shipped 11 (average 1.57).

Fulham lost 3-1 at Bournemouth in gameweek 7. This was a third away defeat on the bounce after setbacks at Aston Villa (1-3) and Chelsea (0-2). However, Fulham are flying at home, with 4 straight wins in all competitions. In the EPL, they’ve recorded 2 wins and a draw playing at Craven Cottage. Back in September, they won 2 on the trot against Brentford (3-1) and Leeds (1-0).

Fulham boss Marco Silva has 4 main injuries. Kenny Tete (knee), Rodrigo Muniz (muscle), and Sasa Lukic (groin) won’t see first-team action until early November. Raul Jimenez (hip) faces a late fitness test, and Antonee Robinson continues his comeback from knee surgery.

But the Fulham squad has no suspended players.

Player in Focus

Alex Iwobi – The ex-Arsenal man showed his importance to Fulham with a goal and an assist in the 3-1 win over Brentford. He can get into goal-scoring positions from the left flank. If you fancy backing Iwobi to hit the target at least once, he’s 2.50 (Bet365) to get a shot on target.

Arsenal Analysis

Arsenal’s recent form is excellent. Since losing 1-0 at Liverpool on 31 August, they are riding a 7-match unbeaten streak. In game round 7, Arsenal beat West Ham 2-0 to cap a run of 4 successive wins in all competitions. Back in the EPL, recent games included late goals to snatch a 2-1 win at Newcastle and salvage a 1-1 draw at home to Man City.

With 5 EPL wins from 7 matches, Arsenal top the Premier League table on 16 points, 1 point in front of Liverpool. The Gunners’ impressive record includes 14 goals scored (average of 2 per game) and 3 goals conceded (0.42 average).

Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, and Martin Odegaard remain out with knee injuries. However, Madueke could return in early November. Defender Piero remains a doubt (groin).

Mikel Arteta currently has no suspended squad players.

Player in Focus

Bukayo Saka – Arsenal’s 24-year-old England forward is back after recent injury concerns, eager to add to his 2 goals so far in 2025-26. Check out the 2.75 for Saka Anytime Goalscorer (Bet365).

Fulham vs Arsenal Possible Lineups

Fulham (3-4-2-1): Bernd Leno – Issa Diop, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey – Thomas Castagne, Ryan Sessegnon, Sander Berge, Tom Cairney – Alex Iwobi, Josh King – Raul Jimenez

Arsenal (4-3-3) – David Raya – Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori – Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze – Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyokeres

Fulham vs Arsenal Head to Head

Arsenal have won 6 from the previous 10 matches against Fulham.

The last 5 H2H meetings ended with 2 Arsenal wins, 2 draws, and 1 Fulham victory. Both teams scored in 4 of those 5 games, which produced 15 goals at an average of 3 per game.

What Channel is Fulham vs Arsenal on?

The action is broadcast via Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event TV channels. Or watch a live stream via Sky Go or Discovery+ on your mobile.

Arsenal to continue their excellent form

Expect Arsenal to secure their third straight league win, as they break Fulham’s 4-game home winning streak. After an end-to-end match full of chances, Mikel Arteta’s men will break down an overmatched Fulham team.