Leeds vs Fulham Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 18/09/2020, 06:22  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 18/09/2020 at 06:29 in Premier League Predictions

Leeds United’s season has so far not gone to plan, and this is one thing they will be looking to address on Match Day 2 of the Premier League as they host Fulham. Both sides had losing starts to the 2020/21 campaign; Leeds losing 4-3 to Liverpool as Fulham lost 3-0 at home to Arsenal. The two sides were involved in the Carabao Cup in midweek too. While Fulham won their match, Leeds United, playing at home, trailed Hull City for 85 minutes, scored in stoppage time and went on to lose on post match penalties. It has been a really harsh start for Leeds and going here with two losses should be enough to push them to seek a positive result. Leeds thrashed Fulham 3-0 in June in their last meeting in the Championship as they went on to top the league, with Fulham winning the playoffs. However, five of their last eight meetings have ended in draws. Sticking to their opening performance, while Leeds lost at Liverpool, they created a lot of chances and had relatively good possession and game control against the champions. They didn’t seem to lack in confidence and scoring thrice at Anfield is a statement of their capability, also having scored in each of their last 10 matches. In the Carabao Cup, the manager fielded a changed team and he should have a well rested lot for this clash. Their home run should also work for them, with Leeds having won seven of their last nine home matches and scoring two or more in four of their last seven.

On their part, Fulham registered a 1-0 away win over Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup in midweek and will hope this improves on their weak start to the league campaign. The team was completely outplayed at home to Arsenal and had a really shocking defensive display. Facing a side that scored three at Anfield will not be easy for the visitors, with the match coming just three months after suffering a 3-0 loss to the same opponents. However, with a seven – match unbeaten run when playing away from home, they will feel confident enough heading to Yorkshire. The last team to beat Fulham away from home was Leeds United and this remains their only loss in 12 away matches, but five of those ended in draws and they have scored in 10. Last season, playing in the Championship, Fulham registered 10 wins in 23 away league matches but notably, they finished the season unbeaten in six away matches, and their win over Ipswich in the Carabao Cup points to a better side when playing away from home.