English Premier League side Fulham FC look set to end the 2024/25 campaign in their highest-ever league finish since the 2008/09 season when they finished the league in seventh place.
They finished 13th last year and will most likely finish this season in seventh, eighth, or ninth place, which is laudable, but it means they will miss out on European football, such as the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League.
This begs the question, will Fulham‘s 2024/25 squad be preyed upon this summer by the bigger clubs?
Let’s dive in to find out.
Will the big clubs lure players away from Fulham at the end of the season?
Yes, there’s a very good chance that some of the bigger and more successful English Premier League clubs could lure key players away from Fulham.
They have had an excellent season but won’t receive any trophies, so some players might be easily tempted to stray, especially if the right offer comes along.
If players are frustrated at the lack of trophies or the chance to play in Europe and are offered more wagers by a club that can guarantee both, the potential for key players to leave Fulham during the summer transfer significantly increases.
Several players have been instrumental in Fulham’s campaign, and they will be specific targets for the bigger clubs.
Is it still possible to bet on Fulham finishing any higher in the league this season?
Yes. Despite there being only four games left for most EPL teams until the end of the 2024/25 season, trusted online bookmakers such as the official 32Red sport are still taking bets on the Premier League matches, as well as league final position bets.
Where will Fulham finish this season?
As mentioned, it’s very unlikely that Fulham will climb any higher than seventh in the league by the end of the season.
For them to finish in the top six, for example, they would need to win every remaining fixture and hope that the teams above them lose all of their remaining fixtures, which is unlikely.
Here is a quick look at the latest odds for a top six and top 10 finish for Fulham:
- Bet type: Fulham FC to finish the 2024/25 campaign in the top six. Odds: 100/1 (fractional), 101.00 (decimal), +10,000 (American/moneyline). IPR (implied probability rate): 1.00%
- Bet type: Fulham FC to finish the 2024/25 campaign in the top 10. Odds: 1/5 (fractional), 1.20 (decimal), -500 (American/moneyline). IPR: 83.30%
In other words, based on these latest average odds currently being offered by the iGaming industry’s most trusted brands, it’s looking far more likely that Fulham will finish in the top 10, and highly unlikely they will finish in the top six.
However, stranger things have happened in football, and there is a chance (albeit only a 1.00% chance) that they can achieve the impossible and finish in the top six to secure European football next year.
What happens if Fulham do finish in the top six?
If Fulham end up finishing in the top six, they will automatically qualify for the UEFA Europa League group stage, meaning players might not be so tempted to join another club if they come knocking. We will just have to wait and see what happens.
Final thoughts
The most likely scenario this year is that Fulham will lose some of their key players to other clubs, which will be a huge disappointment for fans.
However, the money that the club makes from any potential transfers means that they could invest in other new players who could potentially help them finish even higher in the league next season.
The best thing to do is to see how high up the table Fulham finish this season and then keep a close eye on any deals that are made during the upcoming summer transfer window.
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