A London derby is on the cards in almost every round of the English Premier League. This match between West Ham United and Fulham doesn't carry the hype of a major derby, but with West Ham currently in the relegation zone, and only five points separating them from Nottingham Forest, it has become a crucial battle. From an Asian handicap perspective, while there is a ten-point gap in the standings, West Ham has the advantage of playing at home, making this a contest where neither team can afford to lose. Let's delve deeper into the analysis. Despite being ten points behind, West Ham's recent losses were against strong teams, Aston Villa and Manchester City, who are also in good form. Fulham is not at that level, and crucially, Fulham will be missing three key players due to their participation in the African Cup of Nations, which will affect the team's overall performance. Although Fulham comes into this match on the back of two consecutive wins against Burnley and a struggling Nottingham Forest, I believe West Ham has a greater chance of winning given Fulham's player absences. Prediction: West Ham to win