Liverpool Face Fulham: Bold Predictions, Key Battles, and Expected Lineups Revealed

Liverpool are chasing a third straight win across all competitions as they welcome Fulham to Anfield in the Premier League this Saturday.

Following two consecutive draws to open the Andoni Iraola era, the Reds have since defeated Ipswich Town and Atlético Madrid to breathe life into the Spaniard's tenure. The midweek triumph over the latter exposed both weaknesses and strengths, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister delivering a winning start to their Champions League campaign.

Meanwhile, Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa, a former Liverpool player himself, is still searching for his first Premier League point, with poor defensive displays proving decisive in defeats to Chelsea, Sunderland and Crystal Palace. The pressure is already mounting on the ex-Real Madrid boss.

Liverpool have lost to Fulham just twice in the last 14 years, though recent encounters have frequently been hard-fought affairs. Notably, the Merseysiders have managed only one win from their last four meetings.

Liverpool vs. Fulham Score Prediction

Reds Clinch Third-Successive Win

Confidence is a powerful force in football. Liverpool head into the weekend riding high after back-to-back wins, while Fulham's wretched run leaves them low on belief ahead of their trip to Anfield.

The Reds would be clear favorites regardless of form given the quality at their disposal, particularly in attack. They have netted twice in each of their four competitive outings this season, with the resurgence of Alexander Isak and the recent arrival of Bradley Barcola giving Iraola's forward line an extra dimension.

Defensive frailties remain a concern for Liverpool, as evidenced against Atléti in midweek, but they should possess enough firepower to see off Fulham, who have also conceded freely in the early stages of the campaign.

Barring a major shock, the outcome of this one looks fairly straightforward.

Prediction: Liverpool 3–1 Fulham

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Fulham

Liverpool feared the worst when Bradley Barcola limped off the Anfield pitch in discomfort after an hour of Atléti's visit, but Iraola has since confirmed the winger was only dealing with cramps and indicated he "should be available" for this weekend's fixture.

Milos Kerkez was also substituted on Wednesday due to cramps, meaning the much-criticized left back is fit to feature. Cody Gakpo, however, remains a doubt after sitting out the last match with a minor adductor problem. He will be assessed closer to kickoff.

Iraola provided an update on Hugo Ekitiké's condition, with the Frenchman potentially returning from his Achilles injury in January 2027. He currently joins Giovanni Leoni, Federico Chiesa and Conor Bradley in the treatment room.

Joe Gomez could be included in the matchday squad this weekend after recovering from a muscle complaint.

Iraola may make just a single change from the Atléti fixture, with Victor Muñoz potentially coming in for Rio Ngumoha on the flank.

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Fulham (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Araújo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Muñoz, Wirtz, Barcola; Isak.

Fulham Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool

Fulham have only one absentee for the journey north, with midfielder Tom Cairney still sidelined by a knee injury picked up in early August. Apart from that, Arbeloa has a fully fit squad at his disposal.

Despite suffering a home defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend, sweeping changes are not anticipated.

Former Real Madrid pair Gonzalo García and César Palacios are set to retain their places in the starting eleven, while Manuel Ángel, another ex-Bernabéu teammate, could make his Fulham debut from the substitutes' bench.

Shea Charles faces a battle with fellow summer signing Hugo Larsson for a starting berth in midfield, while former Elche centre-back David Affengruber is expected to feature from the bench as he awaits his first competitive appearance.

Fulham Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Larsson, Iwobi; Bobb, King, Palacios; García.

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