{"id":1436141,"date":"2026-03-04T10:57:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T10:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1436141"},"modified":"2026-03-04T10:57:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T10:57:56","slug":"match-preview-fulham-vs-southampton-08-03-2026-fa-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-fulham-vs-southampton-08-03-2026-fa-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Fulham vs Southampton: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fulham<\/a> welcome Southampton<\/a> to Craven Cottage, with both sides looking to seize the FA Cup<\/a> initiative in this intriguing match-up. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hosts boast a high-possession, creative midfield setup, while Southampton arrive with a more balanced yet clinical approach. Kick-off is set for Sunday at 12:00 PM, and with their recent encounters proving tightly contested, this could be a pivotal clash in shaping each club\u2019s season ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on recent form and statistical trends, here are our top betting recommendations for Fulham vs Southampton. We’re particularly confident in Fulham to win, thanks to their dominant possession game and creative threat from midfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Fulham to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/15 @ Bet365<\/a>
(65.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBack Fulham\u2019s home edge and high possession\u2014created 50% more shots than Saints.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams To Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth have scored in all league games so far; attacking patterns strong on both sides.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Fulham have had to overcome Championship opposition twice to reach this point. They first beat Middlesbrough 3-1 to reach the fourth round before dispatching Stoke City 2-1 to set up another Championship tie in round five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Southampton have reached the fifth round after beating Doncaster Rovers 3-2 in the third round, setting up a tie with fellow Championship side, Leicester City in round four. They needed extra time to get past the Foxes but emerged victorious to set up this tie with Fulham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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