Fulham welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to the Craven Cottage in a crucial encounter as action continues in the exciting English Premier League.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides the detailed preview and betting tips for the January 24th clash.
Fulham vs Brighton match preview
Fulham will be buoyed by the return of their Nigerian trio – Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze, who are back at the club after action at the recently concluded 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament.
The Cottagers suffered a 1-0 defeat to Leeds United in their last match, ending a run of six games across all competitions without defeat. Marco Silva’s men are now 11th on the standing with their recent improvements and have now bounced back from a poor start to the season.
Alex Iwobi when we last hosted Brighton. 🔥🇳🇬
🎟️ https://t.co/AWg8rkj7EL pic.twitter.com/aZL6gbuTkm
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) January 22, 2026
Meanwhile, Brighton head into the clash after a 1-1 home draw against Bournemouth last Monday. The Seagulls are one spot behind Fulham on the standings, but could move past their next opponents with a win in this encounter.
They have won seven of their 22 league matches so far, recording nine draws and losing six times.
Fulham vs Brighton Head-to-Head record
(Last five meetings)
- 16.08.2025 – Brighton 1-1 Fulham
- 08.03.2025 – Brighton 2-1 Fulham
- 05.12.2024 – Fulham 3-1 Fulham
- 02.03.2024 – Fulham 3-0 Brighton
- 29.10.2023 – Brighton 1-1 Fulham
Fulham have edged the last five meetings between both sides, recording two wins to Brighton’s single win.
However, they are winless in their last two matches, but hold a five-match unbeaten run at the Craven Cottage against the Seagulls.
Back at home. ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/dME6B4bPwc
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) January 22, 2026
Recent Form: Fulham
Fulham were on a run of six matches across all competitions without a defeat until their narrow loss to Leeds United last weekend. They are also unbeaten in their last four matches at home, winning three and recording one draw.
Marco Silva’s men have only kept two clean sheets in their last 12 matches and they have only failed to score once during this period.
Recent Form: Brighton
Brighton have been inconsistent and have only two wins from their last seven matches. However, they only lost once in this run – a 2-1 defeat to league leaders Arsenal last December.
The Seagulls are winless in their last four away matches in the league, although they recorded a 2-1 win away at Manchester United in the FA Cup earlier in the month.
Babis’ bicycle kick from EVERY angle! 🇬🇷💫 pic.twitter.com/59tEm5PKS0
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 21, 2026
Player to Watch: Samuel Chukwueze
The Nigerian winger returns to action after internationals duties and will hope to continue his impressive form since joining Fulham.
Samuel Chukwueze’s blistering pace and impressive dribbling will offer the Cottagers a form of threat against the Seagulls.
Silva cools talk of permanent Chukwueze deal as winger impresses at Fulham
Best betting odds
Over 1.5 Goals – 1.22 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
This match has a history of producing multiple goals and this particular clash will continue that trend with at least two goals.
