Premier League 2026/27
Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion prediction
1-0 is our call. See where the goals come from, what tips the balance and three bets at rising risk.
41%Fulham
26%draw
33%Brighton
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Fulham at 41%.
- Home advantage: Fulham are at home and already the stronger side on our ratings.
- Goals outlook: At 2.7 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (51% for the over).
- Safest bet: Fulham or draw (Double chance), about a 67% chance.
Who will win Fulham vs Brighton?
Malik Mumbai predicts Fulham to beat Brighton & Hove Albion, 1-0. We give Fulham a 41% chance of winning, the draw 26%, and expect about 2.7 goals in total. Kick-off is Sat, 26 Dec 2026 at 20:30 IST at Craven Cottage.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Our pick
- Fulham, 41%
- Draw
- 26%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
Fulham are at home and already the stronger side on our ratings. Playing at Craven Cottage adds roughly a quarter of a goal to their expected output.
Helps Fulham
Goals outlook
At 2.7 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (51% for the over).
Helps Even
Quality gap
Fulham are well ahead on our ratings, with the draw at just 26%. An early goal for them would be hard for Brighton to overturn.
Helps Fulham
How many goals in Fulham vs Brighton?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Fulham vs Brighton
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 67%
Double chance
Fulham or draw
Pays out on a Fulham win or a draw. The odds are low because only an upset loses it.
Value
Our chance 55%
Both teams to score
Yes
Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 55%.
Long shot
Our chance 10%
Correct score
Fulham 1-0
Our predicted score. Correct-score odds are long, so a small stake is plenty.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Fulham
Fulham are tough to score against in front of their own fans at Craven Cottage, though they don't create a great deal themselves.
Away
Brighton & Hove Albion
A strong, well-drilled team. Brighton tend to win games on the road at Craven Cottage by controlling midfield rather than overwhelming opponents.
Match preview
Fulham host Brighton & Hove Albion at Craven Cottage in the Premier League 2026/27. Our goals model expects 1.45 goals from Fulham and 1.27 from Brighton, which is where the 41% rating for Fulham comes from. Line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off. A missing key player can change this more than any other factor, so wait for them.
Fulham and Brighton: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Fulham play 7 days after their game away at Leeds on 19 Dec. Their next league game is at home to Arsenal 4 days after this one. It is game 17 of 38 for them.
Brighton play 7 days after their game at home to Ipswich on 19 Dec. Their next league game is away at Spurs 3 days after this one, which may tempt the manager to rotate. It is game 17 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at American Express Stadium, is on Wed, 03 Mar 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings this season.
- 19 DecLeeds vs FulhamElland Road
- 19 DecBrighton vs IpswichAmerican Express Stadium
- 26 DecFulham vs BrightonCraven CottageThis match
- 29 DecSpurs vs BrightonTottenham Hotspur Stadium
- 30 DecFulham vs ArsenalCraven Cottage
More Fulham and Brighton predictions
- 03 MarBrighton & Hove Albion vs FulhamPremier League, 01:30 IST, next day
- 30 DecFulham vs ArsenalPremier League, 01:00 IST, next day
- 02 JanNottingham Forest vs FulhamPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 29 DecTottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove AlbionPremier League, 01:00 IST, next day
- 02 JanBrighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester UnitedPremier League, 18:00 IST
- 26 DecAston Villa vs Leeds UnitedPremier League, 18:00 IST
Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Fulham vs Brighton?
We back Fulham. Malik Mumbai's model gives Fulham 41%, the draw 26% and Brighton 33%, based on our club ratings, home advantage and recent form.
What time is Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion in India?
The game starts at 20:30 IST India time on Sat, 26 Dec 2026, which is 15:00 in the UK, at Craven Cottage, London. TV picks can move the date, so check closer to the day.
What is the best bet for Fulham vs Brighton?
Fulham or draw is the safer option at 67%. The value pick is both teams to score: Yes (55%). Check the line-ups before you bet.
Fulham vs Brighton match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Fulham favourite hain. Fulham ka chance 41%, draw 26% aur Brighton ka chance 33% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Will both teams score in Fulham vs Brighton?
We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 51%.
What is the score prediction for Fulham vs Brighton?
We predict 1-0, with 0-0 at half-time. The single most likely exact score in our model is 1-1 at 12%.
How many goals will there be in Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
Our model expects 2.7 goals. The most likely total is 2 goals, and there is a 7% chance of a 0-0.
Still unsure? Ask our team
Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.