Fulham vs Leeds Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 16/03/2021, 14:51  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 16/03/2021 at 14:52 in Premier League Predictions

Fulham’s journey towards survival can take a big shot in the arm this Friday, when they play host to Leeds United in West London in the first match of the 29th round in the Premier League. The hosts go to this game placed 18th with 26 points and will be taking on 12th placed Leeds who have 36 points. If Fulham ever wished to rise out of the red zone, this is the best chance, with the other strugglers set to play on Saturday. Fulham are two points below 17th placed Newcastle United and they should make this chance count as by the time the Magpies play, Fulham would have played two more games. They have won three of their last 10 league matches and after collecting 13 points from the 10 matches, they’re the side with the best chance to escape relegation. Scott Parker’s side has shown the will to stay up and after battling Manchester City in the last game, this should be an easier encounter. They don’t score a lot; in the last 15 league matches, Fulham have scored more than one goal in just two, and have failed to score completely in three of their last five matches. Fulham have had a tough run of matches lately and they’ve handled them well but need to improve on their home form, having won just two of the last 15 home league games. The team has the poorest run of form at home, having secured just 10 points in 15 matches.

Being 10 points above the relegation zone means Leeds United can afford to relax, or eye a top half finish, and this can be a very key game towards that. Among the promoted teams, they’ve been the best performers and their pragmatic approach in the opening games of the season has paid off handsomely. Marcelo Bielsa’s side is coming from a well calculated 0-0 draw with Chelsea but will be worried over their recent form, having managed just one win, and four losses in the last six matches. For a side that once took pride in a sharp attack, Leeds have failed to score in four of their last five matches and it may get worse with Patrick Bamford having limped off injured in the Chelsea game after just 35 minutes. In their last 12 league matches, Leeds have secured 13 points, and they have seven losses in the process. They head to this game with three straight away losses in the league, while nine of their last 15 away matches in the league have ended in losses. Leeds United have no clean sheet in their last six away league matches.