Charlton vs Fulham Predictions

• Fulham have won four of their last five games.
• The last 10 league meetings between these two at the Valley have seen Charlton fail to pick up any wins.
• Charlton have lost four of their last five matches.
• The Cottagers have won 1-0 in three of their last four league matches.

City Rivals Worlds Apart

Fulham are gearing up for another London derby, with a serious gulf between them and Charlton. These two sides meet in midweek in the Championship, with the Cottagers looking to press their case for promotion. Meanwhile, the Addicks are battling to stay clear of trouble.

Fulham could move within two points of the leaders with a victory against the Addicks, which would leave Charlton five points clear of the drop having played a game more. Lee Bowyer’s men have struggled to maintain their early-season form, so things could be about to get worse for them at the Valley this week.

Fulham Heading in Right Direction

Fulham have plenty going for them in the league right now, as they head into this clash only four points shy of the top two. They could pile pressure onto Leeds and West Brom if they can win this clash. Having won four of their last five games, Fulham are certainly in the kind of form which could bother the top sides. They just need to continue that winning run in this trip.

The Cottagers will be without Aleksandar Mitrovic once again here, with the forward a few weeks away from a return. Since his league debut for Fulham in February 2018, Mitrovic has only missed three such games for Fulham; the Lilywhites have won two of those matches, including beating Middlesbrough last time out.

Gulf of the Valley

Fulham are making the most of their step down, as they’re thriving against their local rivals in the second tier. Things were obviously tougher last term, having to battle with the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham in the capital. After losing each of their 10 Premier League London derbies last season, Fulham have only lost one of their four clashes this season.

Fulham look good for another victory here, as Charlton have managed just one triumph in their last seven league games at the Valley, failing to keep a single clean sheet. The hosts are also winless in 10 league games (D6 L4) against Fulham since beating them at The Valley in a Premier League tie in December 2004. With Charlton losing four of their last five matches and Fulham winning all but one of their last five, we see the visitors as the clear favourites.

A Fulham victory is our pick here, following their strong form. Fulham come into this clash with three 1-0 wins in their last four games in the league, while 80% of their away wins have come by a single goal. Charlton have lost by one goal in 11 of their 13 league defeat and they’ve lost 1-0 on four occasions at the Valley this term. We’re going with a 1-0 victory for Fulham in this clash.