Struggling to find any kind of consistency, the Blues are occupying an unusual tenth spot, having managed just 25 points from 17 matches.
Fulham are on a three-match winning run in the league, which has seen them accumulate 28 points from 18 games to be sitting seventh in the standings.
Hull City will host Fulham in a FA Cup third round fixture at MKM Stadium on Saturday.
High-flying When Fulham visits the King Power Stadium to play Leicester City on Wednesday night, they will be attempting to make it three straight victories in the Premier League.
A London derby between Crystal Palace and Fulham will take place at Selhurst Park on Boxing Day to celebrate their returns to Premier League play.
Fulham will host Manchester United in an English Premier League fixture at Craven Cottage on Sunday evening.
They are both winless in their last three league games, hence Thursday provides a great opportunity for them to end that barren run.
Nottingham Forest are lying second from the bottom (19th spot) in the table and have just four points to their name.
With Graham Potter set to replace Tuchel in Chelsea, it will be interesting to see whether he will be in charge for the weekend clash.
Crawley Town will host Fulham in the second round fixture of EFL Cup at the Broadfield stadium on Tuesday night.