West Ham United vs Fulham is an EFL Cup third-round tie at the London Stadium on Tuesday, with the visitors marginally fancied.
Anthony Eadson has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this EFL Cup third-round tie below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson expects a tight London derby, with both sides likely to score.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Bowen to score first | 7/1 | Bowen opted to stay at West Ham, despite being linked with a move away. He is delivering the goods at the moment, and scored in both previous rounds of this competition. |
| Fulham & both teams to score | 3/1 | Fulham are the top-flight side, so that may just give them the edge in this eagerly anticipated derby. |
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How West Ham United go into the game
West Ham thrashed Wrexham 6-0 at home in the Championship to extend their winning streak to four matches, so confidence is high at the London Stadium.
Dangerous going forward, the hosts will fancy their chances, even against Premier League opposition.
How Fulham go into the game
Fulham held Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Anfield last time out, a resolute away point. They travel across London with a weight off their shoulders, having started the campaign with three straight defeats.
Well-organised and dangerous on the break, Fulham carry the greater top-flight quality.
West Ham United vs Fulham head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/26 | Fulham | 0-1 | West Ham |
| 27/12/25 | West Ham | 0-1 | Fulham |
| 14/01/25 | West Ham | 3-2 | Fulham |
| 14/09/24 | Fulham | 1-1 | West Ham |
| 14/04/24 | West Ham | 2-0 | Fulham |
A closely matched London rivalry, with the last five Premier League meetings split two wins apiece and one draw. Recent fixtures have been low-scoring and often decided by a single goal, with the away side edging both meetings in late 2025 and early 2026.
West Ham United vs Fulham predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score | 4/7 | ⭐⭐ | West Ham scored seven times across the opening two rounds, while Fulham were 3-0 winners against AFC Wimbledon. |
| Fulham or draw (Double Chance) | 4/11 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Fulham boast impressive recent EFL Cup pedigree, having reached at least the quarter-finals in two of the last three seasons. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/6 | ⭐⭐ | West Ham are fresh from putting six goals past Wrexham, meaning they have scored 16 in their last four Championship games. |
| Jarrod Bowen to score first | 7/1 | ⭐⭐⭐ | The West Ham skipper scored in both previous rounds, and has netted three times in their last two league games. |
| West Ham United 1-2 Fulham | 9/1 | ⭐⭐ | We can expect a close battle between the London rivals. However, Fulham’s Premier League status may just give them the edge here. |
West Ham United vs Fulham score prediction
West Ham are flying at home, but Fulham’s top-flight quality should just about tell in an open London derby. Score prediction: West Ham United 1-2 Fulham.
