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Fulham 3-0 Tottenham – Result & Analysis

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Premier League · Regular Season - 29

Kick-off

Sat 16 Mar 2024

17:30

Venue

Craven Cottage

Competition

Premier League

England

Status

FT
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Poisson model rates Fulham at 42%, yet in-form Tottenham provide a compelling counter-argument — this Fulham vs Tottenham fixture contains genuine analytical tension.

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Analysis & Preview

A Premier League encounter, Regular Season - 29 sees Tottenham travel to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham. The game is scheduled for Saturday 16 March 2024, 17:30 UTC.

Form Analysis

Looking at all fixtures this season, Fulham stand at 4W 2D 4L from 10 Premier League matches — 1.40 PPG. Last five: W L W W L. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.

Fulham at Craven Cottage this season: 6W 1D 3L from 10 home games — 1.90 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.20 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. Their home PPG of 1.90 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.40 — Fulham are significantly better at Craven Cottage than their overall form suggests.

Across all Premier League games this season, Tottenham have recorded 6W 2D 2L from 10 outings — 2.00 PPG. Last five: D W L W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.40 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Tottenham, so this record blends games from this season and last.

On the road, Tottenham have gone 4W 4D 2L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.60 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.

Form points away from home here. Tottenham's 2.00 PPG return is 0.60 points per game ahead of Fulham's 1.40 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.

H2H Record

The previous 3 encounters between these sides heavily favour Tottenham, who boast 3 victories compared to 0 for Fulham.

The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 23 Oct 2023, ended 0–2 with Tottenham winning.

It is worth noting that Tottenham have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 3 wins from 3 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.

In-Play Profile

Fulham in-play tendencies (65 games, 32 at home): BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 69% of games (home games).

Tottenham in-play tendencies (65 games, 32 at away): BTTS occurs in 69% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 69% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 48%.

From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Fulham 54% and Tottenham 69% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Fulham 65% | Tottenham 69%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Fulham 1.82 xG and Tottenham 1.62 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Fulham attack 1.117 / defence 0.758 | Tottenham attack 1.364 / defence 0.958. League average goals — home 1.699 / away 1.569. Tottenham have an above-average attack strength of 1.364 — the away xG of 1.62 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Fulham's defence rating of 0.758 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 66 Fulham games / 65 Tottenham games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Fulham 42% | Draw 23% | Tottenham 34%. Fair-value odds: Fulham 2.38 | Draw 4.35 | Tottenham 2.94. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 23% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 67% | BTTS probability 68% | Total xG 3.44. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 67% — a total xG of 3.44 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 68% reflects that both xG figures (1.82 / 1.62) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.

Analysis Verdict

On the Poisson output, Fulham are the pick at 42% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Tottenham (2.00 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 23% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Fulham offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.

On the goals line, Poisson's 3.44 combined xG gives a 67% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.4 goals per game.

Poisson assigns a 68% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Fulham 40% | Tottenham 70% BTTS from recent games.

The outsider holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H Tottenham have been the dominant side historically, winning 3 of 3 meetings.
H2H H2H history favours Tottenham but Poisson model leans Fulham — current-season strength data diverges from historical pattern.
Form Tottenham lead on PPG: 2.00 vs 1.40 — in-form visitors may prove difficult to contain.
Form Fulham Poisson xG (1.82) is below their recent form scoring rate (2.20) — opposition defensive quality is suppressing the model's expectation.
Form Tottenham Poisson xG (1.62) is below their form scoring rate (2.10) — home defensive strength is discounting away goal expectation.
Form Form (PPG) favours Tottenham but Poisson leans Fulham (42%) — divergence worth monitoring.
Goals Poisson Over 2.5 probability is 67% — the model favours goals in this fixture.
BTTS Poisson BTTS probability is 68% — model favours both teams scoring.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Fulham vs Tottenham | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 29 | Venue: Craven Cottage • Kick-off: Saturday 16 Mar 2024, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Fulham 42% | Draw 23% | Tottenham 34% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 67% | BTTS 68% | xG Fulham 1.82 / Tottenham 1.62 • Poisson strength factors: Fulham attack 1.117 / def 0.758 | Tottenham attack 1.364 / def 0.958 | league avg home 1.699 / away 1.569 • Poisson stance: Fulham (42%) — low confidence — close contest

🧮 Prediction Model

1.82

Fulham xG

Expected Goals

1.62

Tottenham xG

42%
23%
34%
Fulham Draw Tottenham

68%

BTTS

86%

Over 1.5

67%

Over 2.5

45%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Fulham vs Tottenham kick off?

Fulham vs Tottenham kicked off at 17:30 on Saturday 16 March 2024 at Craven Cottage.

What was the final score in Fulham vs Tottenham?

Fulham 3 - 0 Tottenham.

Where is Fulham vs Tottenham being played?

The match is being played at Craven Cottage.

What competition is Fulham vs Tottenham part of?

Fulham vs Tottenham is a Regular Season - 29 fixture in the Premier League (England).

Who is favourite to win Fulham vs Tottenham?

Our statistical model gives Fulham a 42% chance of winning, Tottenham a 34% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Fulham the favourite.

Will both teams score in Fulham vs Tottenham?

Our model estimates a 68% probability that both Fulham and Tottenham will score (BTTS).

Will Fulham vs Tottenham have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 67%.

What is the head-to-head record between Fulham and Tottenham?

Record (3 meetings): Fulham 0W | Draws 0 | Tottenham 3W.

What form are Fulham and Tottenham in?

Fulham (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-L-W-W-L. Tottenham (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 2.40 / GA 1.60 | L5 D-W-L-W-W.

🧮 Model Insight

How the Model Works This Match

Working from Fulham's attack rating (1.12) and Tottenham's defence rating (0.96), the model arrives at 1.82 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Tottenham's attack versus Fulham's defence, projects 1.62 expected goals for the visitors.

These ratings are built from 66/65 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.

The Exact-Score Picture

Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 10.7%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.6%), 1-2 (7.7%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.

Most Likely Outcome

Fulham Win

42%

Fulham

2.36

23%

Draw

4.27

34%

Tottenham

2.92

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

9.5%

Draw

Most likely

2 – 1

8.6%

Home win

1 – 2

7.7%

Away win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.82

Fulham xG

Total xG

3.44

1.62

Tottenham xG

42%
23%
34%
FulhamDrawTottenham

2.36

42%

Home win

4.27

23%

Draw

2.92

34%

Away win

Goals Markets

86%

Over 1.5

1.16

14%

Under 1.5

7.14

67%

Over 2.5

1.49

33%

Under 2.5

3.03

45%

Over 3.5

2.22

55%

Under 3.5

1.82

26%

Over 4.5

3.85

74%

Under 4.5

1.35

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

68%

BTTS Yes

1.48

32%

BTTS No

3.10

Clean Sheet

20%

Fulham

5.06

16%

Tottenham

6.16

Win to Nil

8%

Fulham

11.96

6%

Tottenham

17.99

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 3.2 5.2 4.2 2.3 0.9 0.3
1 5.8 9.5 7.7 4.1 1.7 0.5
2 5.3 8.6 7.0 3.8 1.5 0.5
3 3.2 5.2 4.2 2.3 0.9 0.3
4 1.5 2.4 1.9 1.0 0.4 0.1
5 0.5 0.9 0.7 0.4 0.2

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· White ring = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.818
λ Away (xG) 1.622
Total xG 3.440
League avg home goals 1.699
League avg away goals 1.569
Fulham attack strength 1.117
Fulham defence strength 0.758
Tottenham attack strength 1.364
Tottenham defence strength 0.958
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 66 / 65

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Fulham vs Tottenham?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.7%.

How many goals are Fulham and Tottenham expected to score?

The model projects 1.82 expected goals for Fulham and 1.62 for Tottenham, a combined total of 3.44.

How confident is the prediction model for Fulham vs Tottenham?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Form at a Glance

Fulham's recent record stands at 25W 11D 29L from 65 games, a 1.32 PPG return, with W-L-W-W-L in the last five.

Tottenham, meanwhile, have gone 34W 11D 20L across 65 games — 1.74 PPG, with D-W-L-W-W in their last five. The sample for Tottenham is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.

The points-per-game comparison favours Tottenham by 0.42 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Fulham heading into this one.

Venue Form

At home specifically, Fulham have managed 16W 5D 11L from 32 games — 1.66 PPG in front of their own supporters.

Tottenham's away record stands at 12W 10D 10L across 32 trips, a 1.44 PPG haul.

Goals in Recent Form

Fulham are averaging 1.43 goals scored and 1.46 conceded per game recently; Tottenham are on 1.98 scored and 1.57 conceded.

On BTTS specifically: Tottenham in 69%.

Last 65 Results — Premier League

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Fulham

Fulham

Current Season
W L W W L
Tottenham

Tottenham

Blended
D W L W W
65 Played 65
25/11/29 W / D / L 34/11/20
1.32 Points Per Game 1.74
1.43 Avg Goals Scored 1.98
1.46 Avg Goals Conceded 1.57
2.89 Avg Goals / Game 3.55
16 Clean Sheets 16
35 BTTS 45
42 Over 2.5 Games 45
Fulham

Fulham

L
A Wolves
1–2
09 Mar
W
H Brighton
3–0
02 Mar
W
A Manchester United
2–1
24 Feb
L
H Aston Villa
1–2
17 Feb
W
H Bournemouth
3–1
10 Feb
D
A Burnley
2–2
03 Feb
D
H Everton
0–0
30 Jan
L
A Chelsea
0–1
13 Jan
W
H Arsenal
2–1
31 Dec
L
A Bournemouth
0–3
26 Dec
L
H Burnley
0–2
23 Dec
L
A Newcastle
0–3
16 Dec
W
H West Ham
5–0
10 Dec
W
H Nottingham Forest
5–0
06 Dec
L
A Liverpool
3–4
03 Dec
W
H Wolves
3–2
27 Nov
L
A Aston Villa
1–3
12 Nov
L
H Manchester United
0–1
04 Nov
D
A Brighton
1–1
29 Oct
L
A Tottenham
0–2
23 Oct
W
H Sheffield Utd
3–1
07 Oct
L
H Chelsea
0–2
02 Oct
D
A Crystal Palace
0–0
23 Sep
W
H Luton
1–0
16 Sep
L
A Manchester City
1–5
02 Sep
D
A Arsenal
2–2
26 Aug
L
H Brentford
0–3
19 Aug
W
A Everton
1–0
12 Aug
L
A Manchester United
1–2
28 May
D
H Crystal Palace
2–2
20 May
W
A Southampton
2–0
13 May
W
H Leicester
5–3
08 May
L
A Liverpool
0–1
03 May
L
H Manchester City
1–2
30 Apr
L
A Aston Villa
0–1
25 Apr
W
H Leeds
2–1
22 Apr
W
A Everton
3–1
15 Apr
L
H West Ham
0–1
08 Apr
L
A Bournemouth
1–2
01 Apr
L
H Arsenal
0–3
12 Mar
L
A Brentford
2–3
06 Mar
D
H Wolves
1–1
24 Feb
W
A Brighton
1–0
18 Feb
W
H Nottingham Forest
2–0
11 Feb
D
A Chelsea
0–0
03 Feb
L
H Tottenham
0–1
23 Jan
L
A Newcastle
0–1
15 Jan
W
H Chelsea
2–1
12 Jan
W
A Leicester
1–0
03 Jan
W
H Southampton
2–1
31 Dec
W
A Crystal Palace
3–0
26 Dec
L
H Manchester United
1–2
13 Nov
L
A Manchester City
1–2
05 Nov
D
H Everton
0–0
29 Oct
W
A Leeds
3–2
23 Oct
W
H Aston Villa
3–0
20 Oct
D
H Bournemouth
2–2
15 Oct
L
A West Ham
1–3
09 Oct
L
H Newcastle
1–4
01 Oct
W
A Nottingham Forest
3–2
16 Sep
L
A Tottenham
1–2
03 Sep
W
H Brighton
2–1
30 Aug
L
A Arsenal
1–2
27 Aug
W
H Brentford
3–2
20 Aug
D
A Wolves
0–0
13 Aug
Tottenham

Tottenham

W
A Aston Villa
4–0
10 Mar
W
H Crystal Palace
3–1
02 Mar
L
H Wolves
1–2
17 Feb
W
H Brighton
2–1
10 Feb
D
A Everton
2–2
03 Feb
W
H Brentford
3–2
31 Jan
D
A Manchester United
2–2
14 Jan
W
H Bournemouth
3–1
31 Dec
L
A Brighton
2–4
28 Dec
W
H Everton
2–1
23 Dec
W
A Nottingham Forest
2–0
15 Dec
W
H Newcastle
4–1
10 Dec
L
H West Ham
1–2
07 Dec
D
A Manchester City
3–3
03 Dec
L
H Aston Villa
1–2
26 Nov
L
A Wolves
1–2
11 Nov
L
H Chelsea
1–4
06 Nov
W
A Crystal Palace
2–1
27 Oct
W
H Fulham
2–0
23 Oct
W
A Luton
1–0
07 Oct
W
H Liverpool
2–1
30 Sep
D
A Arsenal
2–2
24 Sep
W
H Sheffield Utd
2–1
16 Sep
W
A Burnley
5–2
02 Sep
W
A Bournemouth
2–0
26 Aug
W
H Manchester United
2–0
19 Aug
D
A Brentford
2–2
13 Aug
W
A Leeds
4–1
28 May
L
H Brentford
1–3
20 May
L
A Aston Villa
1–2
13 May
W
H Crystal Palace
1–0
06 May
L
A Liverpool
3–4
30 Apr
D
H Manchester United
2–2
27 Apr
L
A Newcastle
1–6
23 Apr
L
H Bournemouth
2–3
15 Apr
W
H Brighton
2–1
08 Apr
D
A Everton
1–1
03 Apr
D
A Southampton
3–3
18 Mar
W
H Nottingham Forest
3–1
11 Mar
L
A Wolves
0–1
04 Mar
W
H Chelsea
2–0
26 Feb
W
H West Ham
2–0
19 Feb
L
A Leicester
1–4
11 Feb
W
H Manchester City
1–0
05 Feb
W
A Fulham
1–0
23 Jan
L
A Manchester City
2–4
19 Jan
L
H Arsenal
0–2
15 Jan
W
A Crystal Palace
4–0
04 Jan
L
H Aston Villa
0–2
01 Jan
D
A Brentford
2–2
26 Dec
W
H Leeds
4–3
12 Nov
L
H Liverpool
1–2
06 Nov
W
A Bournemouth
3–2
29 Oct
L
H Newcastle
1–2
23 Oct
L
A Manchester United
0–2
19 Oct
W
H Everton
2–0
15 Oct
W
A Brighton
1–0
08 Oct
L
A Arsenal
1–3
01 Oct
W
H Leicester
6–2
17 Sep
W
H Fulham
2–1
03 Sep
D
A West Ham
1–1
31 Aug
W
A Nottingham Forest
2–0
28 Aug
W
H Wolves
1–0
20 Aug
D
A Chelsea
2–2
14 Aug
W
H Southampton
4–1
06 Aug

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Fulham and Tottenham in coming into this match?

Fulham have gone 25W 11D 29L in their last 65 games (1.32 PPG), while Tottenham have gone 34W 11D 20L in their last 65 (1.74 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Fulham at home or Tottenham away?

Fulham's home record (1.66 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Fulham at home: 1.66 PPG; Tottenham away: 1.44 PPG.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

Fixture History

8 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to September 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. They last met on 1 March 2026, roughly 5 months ago.

Streaks & Records

Fulham have won the last 3 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.

The biggest gap between the sides came on 16 Mar 2024, when Fulham won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.

Fulham's record when hosting Tottenham specifically: 3W 0D 1L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.

Last 8 Meetings

Fulham

4

Fulham

1

Draws

Tottenham

3

Tottenham

Recent Meetings

Fulham
2–1
01 Mar 26
Tottenham
Tottenham
1–2
29 Nov 25
Fulham
Fulham
2–0
16 Mar 25
Tottenham
Tottenham
1–1
01 Dec 24
Fulham
Fulham
3–0
16 Mar 24
Tottenham
Tottenham
2–0
23 Oct 23
Fulham
Fulham
0–1
23 Jan 23
Tottenham
Tottenham
2–1
03 Sep 22
Fulham

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Fulham and Tottenham?

From 8 meetings on record, Fulham have won 4, Tottenham have won 3, and 1 have been drawn.

When did Fulham and Tottenham last play each other?

They last met on 1 March 2026, when Fulham 2-1 Tottenham.

Who has won more matches between Fulham and Tottenham?

Fulham have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 8 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

Full-Time Trends

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Fulham 53%, Tottenham 69% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 69% for Fulham and 69% for Tottenham. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 31% and 59% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.

On the defensive side: Fulham have failed to score in 28% of games.

📈

Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Fulham home games / Tottenham away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Fulham Fulham Current Season
Metric All
(65 games)
Venue
(32 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT β€” β€”
2+ Goals Before HT β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half β€” β€”
Winning at HT β€” β€”
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) β€” β€”
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) β€” β€”
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 35/65
(53.8%)
17/32
(53.1%)
Over 2.5 Goals 42/65
(64.6%)
22/32
(68.8%)
Over 3.5 Goals 20/65
(30.8%)
10/32
(31.2%)
Clean Sheet 16/65
(24.6%)
8/32
(25%)
Failed to Score 19/65
(29.2%)
9/32
(28.1%)
Tottenham Tottenham Blended
Metric All
(65 games)
Venue
(32 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT β€” β€”
2+ Goals Before HT β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half β€” β€”
Winning at HT β€” β€”
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) β€” β€”
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) β€” β€”
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 45/65
(69.2%)
22/32
(68.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals 45/65
(69.2%)
22/32
(68.8%)
Over 3.5 Goals 31/65
(47.7%)
19/32
(59.4%)
Clean Sheet 16/65
(24.6%)
8/32
(25%)
Failed to Score 4/65
(6.2%)
2/32
(6.2%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Fulham play Tottenham?

Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 53% of Fulham's games and 69% of Tottenham's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.

Is Fulham vs Tottenham usually a high-scoring fixture?

Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 69% of Fulham's matches and 69% of Tottenham's.

📰

Dominant Fulham run riot with a 3-0 hammering of Tottenham.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

Fulham beat Tottenham 3-0 at Craven Cottage, Regular Season - 29, in the Premier League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.

The Model vs The Result

The Poisson model went into this projecting Fulham 1.82 xG and Tottenham 1.62 xG, a combined 3.44. The scoreboard read 3-0 for 3 actual goals. Fulham beat their projection by 1.2 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Tottenham landed 1.6 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Fulham attack 1.12 / defence 0.76 against Tottenham attack 1.36 / defence 0.96, drawn from 66/65 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Fulham 42% | Draw 23% | Tottenham 34%, with Fulham to win its most likely call at 42%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 67%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 86% and landed. Over 3.5 was 45% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 68% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 67% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Fulham 65%, Tottenham 69%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 62%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Fulham's trading profile (65 games, 32 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not.

Tottenham's trading profile (65 games, 32 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 69% of their matches — today it did not.

Form vs Result

On form, Tottenham arrived the stronger side — 1.74 PPG against 1.32. Form was overturned, with Fulham winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Fulham (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.72 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.31 average — tighter than their form line. Tottenham (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.97 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 3 against a 1.81 concession average — a leakier day than usual.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (miss). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.

💡 Key Insights

Model Over/Under 2.5 landed as modelled — 67% Over 2.5 probability, 3 goals scored.
Model BTTS bucked the model — 68% projected, one side was shut out.
Trading Trading data backed up — the sides average 67% Over 2.5 historically, and this game went over.

⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.