Fulham welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Craven Cottage on Saturday 1 November. With kick-off at 3:00 PM, the hosts are desperate to widen the gap on bottom club Wolves, who remain winless this Premier League season. The fixture brings together two sides struggling defensively, but history is on Wolves’ side after a string of strong head-to-head results. Can Fulham finally capitalise on home advantage, or will Wolves break their duck at last? Find our match preview and best bets below.
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Best Bets & Predictions
Based on the season’s defensive frailties and Fulham’s slight edge at home, we see strong value in a home win and goals at both ends. Our top pick is Fulham to win, as Wolves are yet to keep a clean sheet or register a victory this campaign. We also favour both teams to score, with both backlines leaking goals and Fulham’s volatility from winning and losing positions. Here are our top recommendations:
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Munetsi Over 1.5 tackles | 4/5 @ Bet365 (55.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Marshall Munetsi catches the eye in the player tackles market. The Wolves man has recorded at least two tackles in all of his last five Premier League outings with totals of 2,3,2,3,3. |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 8/11 @ Bet365 (57.9%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Fulham and Wolves look set for a tense, tactical showdown, with both sides boasting evenly matched defences. It’s the kind of game where clear chances could be scarce and predicting a winner feels like a coin toss. The numbers don’t offer much clarity on who might edge it, but they do suggest a low-scoring affair is on the cards. |
Odds correct at the time of writing.
How both teams go into Wolves vs Fulham
Hosts Fulham are in 17th place on eight points through nine matches. Marco Silva’s men lost their last Premier League match 2-1 at St. James’ Park against Newcastle United, their fourth consecutive loss.
Wolves will be looking for their first victory this season in away league matches, as they have three losses and one draw away from Molineux Stadium. The Old Gold are on a six-match away winless streak. and haven’t earned a win in a Premier League away game since April 20 against Manchester United.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date: Both sides have endured a tough start, but Wolves’ struggles are acute with zero wins from nine matches. Fulham sit just above the drop zone, making this a true six-pointer. Wolves’ defensive record is the league’s worst (19 conceded), while Fulham have dropped points from winning positions but occasionally show resilience.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham | 17 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 8 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 20 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Wolves have dominated this fixture in recent times, winning seven of the last fourteen meetings and outscoring Fulham 23-16. However, Fulham did win the most recent clash away from home – can they repeat that feat at Craven Cottage?
Last 7 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 25/02/25 | Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Fulham | Premier League |
| 23/11/24 | Fulham 1-4 Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League |
| 09/03/24 | Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Fulham | Premier League |
| 27/11/23 | Fulham 3-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League |
| 24/02/23 | Fulham 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League |
| 13/08/22 | Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-0 Fulham | Premier League |
| 09/04/21 | Fulham 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League |
Conclusion
This is a pivotal match for both clubs, with Fulham’s home advantage and Wolves’ defensive woes shaping the odds. Will Fulham secure a much-needed win against a side they rarely beat, or can Wolves finally break their winless streak? Our strongest tip Marshall Munetsi Over 1.5 tackles at 4/5 with Bet365 (55.6%).
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.