Fulham 24/25 Fantasy Forecast
- Draft Genie
- Aug 1, 2024
- 10 min read
With draft day almost upon us, it's time to preview Fulham's fantasy football prospects for the new season in our 24/25 Fulham Fantasy Forecast. In this year's 24/25 Draft Kit, we are featuring both a Fantasy Flashback and a Fantasy Forecast for every single Premier League team. There is also a plethora of other EPL Draft related articles in our Draft Kit, ranging from strategy to mock drafts to transfers and everything in between. Check the 24/25 Draft Kit main page often, as it's updated constantly!
Our Fulham 24/25 Fantasy Forecast will feature players to watch, players to avoid, season points projections, an early season fixtures analysis, and our predicted XI. We've got it all covered. Our Draft Premier League fantasy forecasts will help set you up to dominate your draft! And be sure to check out the Fulham Fantasy Flashback for our full analysis of last season's fantasy football results.
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Fulham Fantasy Forecast 24/25
Let's jump into our in-depth look at Fulham's prospects for the new EPL season below. This information will form a key component to your draft prep and set you up to dominate your draft!
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Past is prelude, as they say. So, turning to the 24/25 season, we've got Fulham player projections, key players to keep an eye on, players we're staying away from, question marks surrounding the club at this moment, an analysis of the Gunners' early-season fixtures, and our predicted starting lineup.
24/25 Player Projections
Below, you'll find our season projections for Fulham fantasy assets. Our projections are created using a number of contributing factors such as historical performances, expected team strength, betting odds and more. ProjPPS (Points Per Start) and ProjFPts (Projected Total Points) refer to Fantrax Default Scoring.
For me, the standout player is going to be Muniz, and projections match that with his 10.1 PPS across 24 projected starts, but I would expect him to be closer to the 28-30 total starts mark. Iwobi and Pereira will provide solid MID3 value. Andreas had a very inconsistent season last time out, and will need to improve significantly to get anywhere near his projected PPS, for now Iwobi is probably the better draft pick of the two. Adama is the biggest wildcard of the pack with only 6 projected starts, but 11.5 projected PPS. We all know the kind of asset he can be and could be worth a very late draft pick. Smith Rowe is going to be a key piece on his new team, but his output will be determined by his role in the side, more on him later.
Defensively it is Robinson that will be the guy once again. Projected to get close to 9 PPS, there will be no surprise if he exceeds that given the change to defensive scoring. Outside of him the rest of the defenders are no better than streamers, and should be treated as such this season.
Players to Watch
We've highlighted some Fulham players that we're keeping an eye on. The players mentioned below may be sleepers. They may be up-and-coming youngsters. They may be vying for a spot in the XI. Whatever the case, we'll tell you why we're watching these particular assets in EPL Draft Fantasy this year.
Emile Smith Rowe
Position: MID
23/24 Points: 44.5
23/24 Points Per Start: 10.5 (3 starts)
Recommended Draft Pick: 90 - 108 (12 Team League: Round 8 - 9)
Analysis: Smith Rowe will be hoping to make an immediate impact for his new club. In his Arsenal career he has shown he has the talent to be a consistent EPL starter, but lacked the consistency to make that at a top 4 club after successive injuries. Fulham could be a perfect fit for him. A mid table team where he will see plenty of the ball and be asked to help create chances for his strikers, and of course himself. Smith Rowe will probably start on the LW for Fulham, but could also start in a midfield three in a more attacking role. It is hard to use his Arsenal stats to predict what he will do for Fulham given he will be in a new role for a team with a completely different style of play.
In the past LWs for Fulham have scored pretty well. Willian is the most recent player in that position averaging 8.7 PPS last year, and 10.7 PPS the prior season. That is about the range I see Smith Rowe performing at. Personally, I think he should be drafted before any other Fulham midfielder, and has a chance to take some sets off Andreas, especially with Willian halfway out the door. I don't expect ESR to set the world on fire, but his ceiling will be high if he can show the form we saw during spells at Arsenal. The biggest question will be his consistency, in his best season he only started 21 games, and I am sure Silva will be hoping he gets closer to the 30+ mark this season. He is one to watch and the upside alone makes him a good pick as a MID4.
Rodrigo Muniz
Position: FWD
23/24 Points: 218.5 (40th best FWD)
23/24 Points Per Start: 11.5 (18 starts)
Recommended Draft Pick: 37-48 (12 Team League: Round 4)
Analysis: Muniz will start the season as the clear first choice forward to Fulham, and hoping to build on his breakout season last year. Muniz took his chance when given last season, scoring 9 goals in his 18 starts for Fulham. He will be the go to goal scorer for Fulham this season, and with another season under his belt will hope to get closer to the 15+ goal mark. The signing of ESR will provide another creative outlet to help Muniz succeed, if he can continue his fine form. Jimenez will serve as a backup to Muniz this season, offering off the bench help and potential rotation if Muniz dips in form.
Muniz would be a great FWD2 to roster. While the loss of Palhinha will surely be felt, Fulham will be hoping to build on their 55 goals scored last season. Muniz could also challenge for taking penalties, potentially giving him an added upside. There seems to be little threat to his starts and minutes, despite Jimenez being a capable backup, with the 23 year old looking to make a serious name for himself in the EPL this season. He will provide more consistent value in the 4th round instead of punting on Jota or Neto.
Players to Avoid
It's not all sunshine and rainbows at Craven Cottage. At least, not as far as Draft Fantasy Football is concerned. Below, we will also highlight some fantasy assets that we're not so thrilled about. These are the Fulham players you might want to avoid come draft day.
Harry Wilson
Position: MID
23/24 Points: 191.5 (63rd best MID)
23/24 Points Per Start: 6.9 (16 starts)
Recommended Draft Pick: DND
Analysis: Wilson has never really made a name for himself for Fulham in the EPL, despite being top class for them in the Championship. He has shown glimpses of talent and potential but lacks the consistency needed to help Fulham get into the top part of the table. With the signing of ESR, and Adama looking hungry to gain a role, I expect Wilson to see less of a role this season. I expect him to mainly offer cover and rotation, despite potentially starting the season for Fulham.
Wilson just doesn't score very well in Fantrax as shown with his 6.9 PPS and even worse 4.3 gPPS. I have seen him go as early as round 10 in mocks, although that's close to dart throwing territory, there are tons of other players I would rather punt on. We have seen what Wilson can do at Fulham, and the role he has under Silva. There is nothing that has changed since last season to make me believe he will be an improved asset. Even if he manages 15+ starts he will not be worth rostering outside of desperate streaming moments, or vs. the bottom table team. Avoid and look elsewhere
Andreas Pereira
Position: MID
23/24 Points: 324.5 (25th best MID)
23/24 Points Per Start: 9.2 (34 starts)
Recommended Draft Pick: 80 - 90 (12 Team League: Late Round 7 - Round 8)
Analysis: Pereira has been trying to make a name for himself ever since leaving United, and has shown to be a steady, yet exciting player in the EPL. He managed 3 goals and 7 assists last season with 20 shots on target and 60 key passes. He averages a respectable 7 ghosts per game as well giving him a decent floor. With only 10 total returns as an attacking midfielder Andreas lacks serious upside. He also has patches in the season where he just disappears. The last 4 games of the season he scored 6 points or less. He also started the season with only 1 double digit outing in his first 10 games. Given he's such a patchy player you just don't know what to expect from Andreas.
In my opinion, without Palhinha in the side, Fulham could struggle a bit in midfield, and he could be asked to do more of he dirty work to make up for his absence. Andreas is also a prime candidate to be subbed off early. He only completed 90 minutes in 5 of his 34 starts last season. I don't see any reason why that would change unless he shows a huge jump in overall fitness over pre-season. Andreas is going in rounds 5-6 in mocks which is just too early for me. He would be a solid pickup as a MID4 near the end of the 7th round, but you are likely better off looking for a defender such as Dalot or another forward option.
Question Marks
Not everything is crystal clear and predictable at Fulham. We've highlighted some questions surrounding the Gunners that we’re grappling with this preseason. We’ll try to note whether or not (and how much) these questions are affecting our perceptions of Fulham's fantasy assets.
How Will Palhinha and Tosin be Replaced?
Two massive departures from the club this summer, that have yet to be replaced. You have to assume there are a lot of behind the scenes discussions happening to find the right replacement for two crucial players. Until the replacements come in, Fulham will be turning to players such as: Diop, Ream, Bassey, Reed, and Lukic to fill the voids, which would mean a significant drop in quality in these areas. One player that has been rumoured to come in is Andre from Fluminese, who could be set to become Palhinha's replacement in the no.6 role, but he will have big shoes to fill given Palhinha's qualities. The main issue is replacing the defensive work rate that both Palhinha and Tosin gave to the team. Fulham didn't have the worst defensive record conceding only 61 goals - on par with Aston Villa and Spurs, so defensively players will need to step up, in order to continue this good record. I do expect a new signing of some sort to come in and replace Reed in the XI, and maybe even Diop/Ream as well. Fulham have a decently tough start to the season defensively so outside of starboy Robinson it might be best to pass on their defenders. Leno will have his work cut out for him, but he has shown time and time again he can be the hero Fulham needs and keep them in games or even win them games. Expect Silva to be working hard on a defensive game plan in the lead up to GW1.
Can Fulham Improve Their Away Record?
Fulham are significantly better at home than away. The biggest factor for them breaking into the top 10 will be improving that away record. Last season their away record was 4 wins 6 draws and 9 losses for 18 total points, 11 less than they managed to get at home (29 at home). They ranked 14th in the EPL in away records with only the relegated sides, Brighton, Brentford, Everton, and Forest below them. Away from home they are significantly worse on both ends of the pitch conceding 37 goals (more than half of their total goals conceded) and scoring just 24. As discussed above the loss of Tosin and Palhinha will need to be addressed and fast. Silva must realize how many points his squad is dropping in these away games and look to change something. Whether we see Fulham take a more defensive approach in these games, or really just go for goal in them, something needs to change if this team wants to see an improvement
Early-Season Fixture Difficulty
The way that teams come out the gate has big implications in EPL Draft. A red-hot start creates red-hot trade targets. A dismal start means plummeting player values and losses for your fantasy team. Check out our thoughts on Fulham's early-season fixtures and our analysis of the fantasy implications they will have.
Fulham have a mixed start to the season. They play 2 teams that have just been promoted, but also 2 teams that will be hoping to get into the top 4. While this schedule shouldn't affect the way you draft any of their assets that are more than streamers, it might mean you can get certain players a round later. In terms of streamers it isn't worth drafting them from this team at least for GW1. More than likely you can get them on the wire if you want to pick up assets for gameweeks 2-4. Adama is one who might be worth a punt. A poor showing for Fulham vs. United could see him break into the XI to go against the newly promoted teams, and then he can cook. Look to grab him in the 14th or later.
24/25 Fulham Predicted Lineup
Based on the information we have now, the below graphic is our best prediction for the eventual long-term Fulham lineup in 24/25. We can't account for any last minute transfers or injuries, but considering managerial tactics, player form, and availability, this is how we see Fulham's XI shaking out.
The starting XI for Fulham should pick itself for opening day, but that doesn't mean changes won't happen. We could see some reshuffling within the midfield 3 taking place and Iwobi slotting in there and Adama or Wilson starting out wide. Sessegnon is a forgotten man, but still can steal some starts on the left side of the pitch. The midfield looks very concerning right now for Fulham from a defensive point of view, so if a new signing is announced expect them to potentially immediately come into the XI. The same can be said defensively with both Bassey and Diop showing they have their flaws. In my opinion Muniz is relatively safe barring an injury or a serious dip in form, meaning Jimenez will have to fill in during the busy period and provide goals from the bench. Can this XI compete for top 10? Right now I don't see it, but a few new signings could make them fight for those spots.
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