Opta Stats: Brighton v Fulham

Two teams with just a single win this season meet, when Brighton take on Fulham. Opta presents the vital statistics.

“Fulham’s Premier League matches this season have seen the most shots (99) and shots on target (44), with the Cottagers the only team to have both taken and faced at least 20 shots on target (21 attempted, 23 faced).”

Both teams to score is [1.8].

Brighton have won each of their last five league games against Fulham, all in the Championship between December 2014 and January 2017. They are [2.32] to win again.

Fulham’s only victory at the Amex Stadium came in their first ever game there – 2-1 in November 2014 (L2 since). They are [3.45] to claim victory.

Brighton have won just two of their last 12 Premier League matches (D3 L7), both home wins over Manchester United. The draw is [3.5].

Brighton have won six of their last seven home league matches in September (L1), winning both Premier League games last season against West Brom and Newcastle. They are [1.66] in the Draw No Bet market.

Fulham’s Premier League matches this season have seen the most shots (99) and shots on target (44), with the Cottagers the only team to have both taken and faced at least 20 shots on target (21 attempted, 23 faced). Both teams to score is [1.8].

Brighton boss Chris Hughton has won all three of his matches against Slavisa Jokanovic while the Serbian has been manager of Fulham, doing so in three Championship meetings between April 2016 and January 2017. The Seagulls are [3.5] to win half-time/full-time.

Fulham have lost their last three away matches in all competitions – their worst run under Slavisa Jokanovic. The draw half-time/Brighton full-time double result is [5.5].

Fulham’s André Schürrle had 11 shots against Burnley, the most by a player in a Premier League game this season – the German finally found the net with his 11th attempt in the match. Schurrle is [4.5] to score.

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has scored 15 league goals since his debut for the Cottagers in February – no player has scored more in the top four tiers of English football since then (Mo Salah also 15). Mitrovic is [2.6] to find the net.

Dan Fitch 2018/19 Season P/L

Staked: 53.00 pts
Returned: 50.57 pts
P/L: +2.43 pts

Source: Betfair Premier League