West Ham United vs Fulham Predictions

• West Ham are on a four-match winning streak
• The Hammers have won two of their last meetings with Fulham
• Fulham have failed to win any of their opening four Premier League games

Happy Hammers

After a slow start to the Championship season, West Ham have found their groove and have reeled off four straight wins to move top of the table as they seek an immediate return to the Premier League.

The Hammers hit Wrexham for six on Friday evening, making it 16 goals scored in their last four outings, and they also showcased their attacking talents in a 4-1 victory over Southampton in the previous round of the EFL Cup.

Fulham arrive at the London Stadium with Premier League status but have failed to win any of their opening four games to put some early pressure on manager Alvaro Arbeloa.

A goalless draw at Liverpool on Saturday was a step in the right direction but this is an inexperienced squad and prior to that they had suffered 3-2 defeats to Chelsea and Crystal Palace either side of a 1-0 loss at Sunderland.

So with confidence levels at the highest they have been for some time, West Ham should be optimistic of their chances at home to Fulham in the third round of the EFL Cup.

Despite enduring relegation from the Premier League last season, West Ham did win 1-0 at Craven Cottage in March and they have lost only one of their opening nine games of the campaign.

Fulham may make some changes ahead of Sunday’s visit from Manchester United in the Premier League and that could leave them especially vulnerable given the lack of obvious squad depth.

Both teams have scored in seven of West Ham’s nine games so Fulham can get on the scoresheet but may have to settle for a 2-1 defeat.