Liverpool’s Unbeaten Run Faces Test Against Fulham

Liverpool’s four-match winning streak came to an end on New Year’s Day, but the Reds still remain unbeaten in eight games across all competitions. As they prepare to face Fulham in the Premier League this Sunday, the team is looking to maintain their strong form despite recent challenges.

Arne Slot’s side has shown signs of resurgence but has struggled to deliver consistent performances. The goalless draw with Leeds United on Thursday was a clear indication that the reigning champions are not yet at their best. While they managed to stay in the top four, they missed the opportunity to pull away from Chelsea and Manchester United. The main issues for Liverpool have been defensive lapses and a lack of attacking flair, which proved costly against Leeds.

Fulham, on the other hand, are eager to capitalize on any uncertainty within the Reds. The Cottagers are aiming to secure back-to-back wins over Liverpool for the first time since 2012. Marco Silva’s team has been impressive in recent matches, remaining unbeaten in four Premier League games and winning three of those. This has brought them within six points of Slot’s side, making the upcoming clash a crucial one.

Game Details

The match will take place at Craven Cottage in London, England, on Sunday, January 4. Kick-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. GMT, 10 a.m. ET, and 7 a.m. PT. The referee for the game will be Craig Pawson, with Andy Madley serving as the VAR official.

Head-to-Head Record

Over the last five meetings between Fulham and Liverpool, the record stands at:

• Fulham: 1 win
• Liverpool: 2 wins
• Draws: 2

Their most recent encounter was a 3–2 victory for Fulham in April 2025.

Current Form

Fulham’s recent form includes a 1–1 draw with Crystal Palace and a 1–0 win over Nottingham Forest. They have also defeated West Ham and Newcastle. On the other hand, Liverpool has drawn 0–0 with Leeds, won 2–1 against Wolves, and secured victories over Tottenham and Brighton.

How to Watch

Fans in different countries can catch the game through various channels:

• United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Ultra HD, Sky GO, Sky GO Extra
• United States: USA Network, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC Sports App, nbcsports.com
• Canada: DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada
• Mexico: Max Mexico

A full list of Premier League broadcasters around the world is available for more details.

Fulham Team News

Fulham will be without key players such as Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze. Josh King and Kenny Tete are also out due to injuries, while Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz are sidelined. Harry Wilson, however, is expected to continue his strong form.

Fulham Predicted Lineup

Fulham’s predicted lineup for the match against Liverpool is:

– Goalkeeper: Leno

– Defenders: Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson

– Midfielders: Lukić, Berge

– Attackers: Wilson, Smith Rowe, Kevin

– Striker: Jiménez

Liverpool Team News

Liverpool will be without Alexander Isak, Giovanni Leoni, and Wataru Endo due to injuries. Mohamed Salah is also unavailable as he is on international duty with Egypt. Joe Gomez is expected to return, while Florian Wirtz may feature despite a minor hamstring issue. Milos Kerkez and Cody Gakpo could start on the left-hand side, and Alexis Mac Allister might make a return to the starting XI.

Liverpool Predicted Lineup

Liverpool’s predicted lineup for the match against Fulham is:

– Goalkeeper: Alisson

– Defenders: Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez

– Midfielders: Gravenberch, Mac Allister

– Attackers: Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Gakpo

– Striker: Ekitiké

Score Prediction

Despite their unbeaten run, Liverpool have not been convincing in recent weeks. Their performance against Leeds highlighted the need for improvement. Although they have won their last two away games, they must perform better than they did against Leeds to secure a win against Fulham.

Fulham have struggled to score in recent games, managing only one goal in each of their past four domestic matches. While they are likely to push Liverpool hard, they may fall short once again in this fixture.

Prediction: Fulham 1–2 Liverpool