Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Arsenal vs Fulham in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 17:30 BST match.
Match Details
- Fixture: Arsenal vs Fulham
- Date: Saturday, 02 May 2026
- Kick-off: 17:30 BST
- Venue: Emirates Stadium
Our predictions for Arsenal vs Fulham
Match Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Fulham
Arsenal come into this at the Emirates with a decent recent home record in the league, but their last five league games show a mixed run rather than a clean surge. They have won three of those five, yet both defeats came by a single goal, which suggests they have been competitive even when not getting the result. Fulham’s recent league form has been steadier in terms of avoiding heavy losses, with two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five.
That points to a game where Arsenal may have more of the ball, but Fulham should not be written off if they keep things tight and make the most of their chances. Arsenal’s injuries to Eberechi Eze and Kai Havertz are relevant, while Fulham are without Alex Iwobi, so both sides are missing players who have featured in recent line-ups. The head-to-head record also suggests this fixture can be close, with the last five meetings producing a mix of narrow wins and draws.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Arsenal
Arsenal’s league form has been a bit up and down, but there is enough in the recent results to suggest they are still generally competitive. They have beaten Newcastle United, Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion in their last five league matches, with both defeats coming by a single goal against Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth.
At home, the 1-0 win over Newcastle United and the 2-0 win over Everton stand out as useful reference points. The issue is that the loss to AFC Bournemouth at the Emirates shows they have not been completely secure there, so this is not a side that can be treated as automatic home bankers on recent evidence.
Recent Premier League Results:
- Win: 1-0 vs Newcastle United (H)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Manchester City (A)
- Loss: 1-2 vs AFC Bournemouth (H)
- Win: 2-0 vs Everton (H)
- Win: 1-0 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
Fulham
Fulham’s recent league results show a side that has been difficult to beat in patches, even if the goals have not always flowed. They have won against Aston Villa and Burnley, drawn with Brentford and Nottingham Forest, and only lost once in their last five league games.
The away numbers are especially relevant here, with a 0-0 draw at Brentford and a 0-2 defeat at Liverpool. That suggests Fulham can stay organised on the road, but they have also shown they may need to be efficient rather than expansive if they are to take anything from this trip.
Recent Premier League Results:
- Win: 1-0 vs Aston Villa (H)
- Draw: 0-0 vs Brentford (A)
- Loss: 0-2 vs Liverpool (A)
- Win: 3-1 vs Burnley (H)
- Draw: 0-0 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record points to a fairly competitive fixture rather than a one-sided one. Arsenal have won two of the last five meetings, Fulham have won one, and the other two ended level. The recent scores also show a pattern of narrow margins, with Arsenal winning 1-0 away in October 2025 and 2-1 at home in April 2025. That suggests Fulham are capable of making this awkward, but Arsenal have had the better of the most recent meetings.
Recent Premier League Results
- Fulham 0-1 Arsenal (18 Oct 2025)
- Arsenal 2-1 Fulham (01 Apr 2025)
- Fulham 1-1 Arsenal (08 Dec 2024)
- Fulham 2-1 Arsenal (31 Dec 2023)
- Arsenal 2-2 Fulham (26 Aug 2023)
Team News & Injury Report
Arsenal
- Eberechi Eze (Muscle Injury)
- Kai Havertz (Muscle Injury)
Fulham
- Alex Iwobi (Hamstring Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Arsenal (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: David Raya (Goalkeeper), Ben White (Defender), Gabriel Magalhães (Defender), Piero Hincapié (Defender), William Saliba (Defender), Declan Rice (Midfielder), Martin Ødegaard (Midfielder), Martín Zubimendi (Midfielder), TBC (Attacker), TBC (Attacker), Noni Madueke (Attacker)
Arsenal’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them a solid base through the middle, with Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard and Martín Zubimendi able to control tempo and support both phases of play. With Noni Madueke likely providing width and direct running, Arsenal can look to stretch Fulham’s back line and create space between the lines.
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Bernd Leno (Goalkeeper), Calvin Bassey (Defender), Joachim Andersen (Defender), Ryan Sessegnon (Defender), Timothy Castagne (Defender), Emile Smith Rowe (Midfielder), Harry Wilson (Midfielder), Samuel Chukwueze (Midfielder), Sander Berge (Midfielder), Saša Lukić (Midfielder), Raúl Jiménez (Attacker)
Fulham’s 4-2-3-1 gives them a compact structure, with the double pivot helping protect the defence and screen Arsenal’s central midfield. Emile Smith Rowe, Harry Wilson and Samuel Chukwueze can then look to feed Raúl Jiménez and break quickly when the ball turns over.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
- Noni Madueke vs Calvin Bassey: Madueke’s direct attacking role against Calvin Bassey could be important if Arsenal want to create overloads and get in behind on the right.
- Declan Rice vs Emile Smith Rowe: Declan Rice’s control in midfield will be tested by Emile Smith Rowe’s movement between the lines and ability to link Fulham’s attacks.
- Noni Madueke (Arsenal): Noni Madueke is key for Arsenal because he is the named attacker in the predicted line-up and offers the direct threat that can unsettle Fulham’s defensive shape.
- Raúl Jiménez (Fulham): Raúl Jiménez is key for Fulham because he is the central attacking reference in the 4-2-3-1 and the main outlet if they can work the ball forward.
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How to watch Arsenal vs Fulham
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