Leeds United will face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday, looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Arsenal. Despite their struggles, Leeds have had a solid start to the season, with a win against Everton and a draw with Newcastle. However, they’ve been struggling to score, with Lukas Nmecha’s penalty against Everton being their only goal from open play so far.
Fulham’s Set-Piece Threat
Fulham might look to exploit Leeds’ weakness from set-pieces, which could be crucial in determining the outcome of the match. Leeds will need to be solid defensively to counter this threat.
Leeds’ Scoring Chances
Given Fulham’s recent record of conceding penalties, Leeds might have a chance to score from the spot. Fulham have conceded a penalty in their last five Premier League matches, a joint-longest run in the league. However, Nmecha’s injury might mean a different penalty taker for Leeds.
Possible Lineups
- Fulham: Leno, Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Berge, Lukic, Sessegnon, King, Iwobi, Jimenez
- Leeds: Karl Darlow (likely replacing Lucas Perri in goal), with Ao Tanaka and Ethan Ampadu doubtful due to injuries
Prediction and Odds
Fulham are predicted to win 2-1, leveraging their home advantage and attacking cohesion. The odds for a Fulham win are around 1.95-1.96, implying a strong belief in their ability to secure a victory ¹.
Key Players to Watch
- Rodrigo Muniz: Fulham’s key offensive figure, leading with one league goal.
- Lukas Nmecha: Leeds’ essential player, scoring their only league goal.
- Wilfried Gnonto: Leeds’ direct threat through dribbling.
- Alex Iwobi: Fulham’s creativity will be crucial ¹ ².
