Fulham vs Sheffield United predictions for Saturday’s Premier League affair at Craven Cottage. Will the Blades be able to fix their terrible start when they travel to London to face a Fulham side keen to bounce back from the defeat in the derby? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Fulham vs Sheffield United Predictions
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Battle of the Beleaguered
Key Stats
– Sheffield United have conceded an alarming 19 goals in their last three matches.
– Fulham’s goal-scoring and conceding averages stand at 0.7 and 1.7 respectively.
Fulham and Sheffield United, both reeling from recent 2-0 setbacks, are gearing up for a crucial clash at Craven Cottage this Saturday afternoon. With Fulham suffering a defeat at the hands of Chelsea in the West London derby and Sheffield United still digesting their loss to West Ham, there’s much to anticipate in this match-up.
Fulham’s misfortunes date back to last season when Chelsea left them bruised at Craven Cottage. Despite Chelsea’s struggle in the bottom half, their counter-attack strategy was impressive. Mauricio Pochettino’s squad demonstrated finesse within the initial 20 minutes; Mykhaylo Mudryk’s debut goal was shortly followed by Armando Broja’s strike. To Marco Silva’s chagrin, the Cottagers couldn’t make a comeback, with costly defensive mistakes and a lack of attack being major culprits. Their three-game home winning streak shattered, now placing them 13th on the table.
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Conversely, Sheffield United’s agonising memory of an 8-0 thrashing by Newcastle remains fresh. Although their performance against West Ham didn’t bring such catastrophic results, it wasn’t enough to stave off a sixth Premier League loss. The Blades’ recent form has ramped up speculations about Paul Heckingbottom’s managerial role. In their last three games, they’ve conceded an alarming 19 goals, averaging 2.7 per match. However, let’s not forget their domination over Fulham in the 2021-22 Championship season.
Squad Situation
A silver lining for Fulham is the absence of new injuries post-Chelsea clash. Sasa Lukic has shown promising recovery, making his post-injury return. Nonetheless, there’s uncertainty over Kenny Tete, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Adama Traore’s availability.
Sheffield United’s injury woes continue. John Egan’s ankle injury poses a major concern, with several others including Ben Osborn, Max Lowe, and George Baldock expected to miss the impending match.
Statistical Analysis
Fulham’s Performance
With a BettingTips4You Expert Rating average of 6.81, Fulham stands 16th out of 20 in the Premier League. Their recent matches have seen them score an average of 0.7 goals while conceding 1.7. Their possession average stands at 51.1%, with an 84.8% accuracy in their passing game.
Sheffield United’s Performance
Sheffield United, unfortunately, find themselves at the bottom of the BettingTips4You ranking with an average of 6.69. Their goal-scoring average matches Fulham’s at 0.7, but they concede a whopping 2.7 goals per match on average. Their possession game lags at 38.3% with a 74.3% accuracy rate in passes.
Predictions
1. Match Outcome: Draw
When two teams are looking to bounce back after similar 2-0 losses, the mental approach often tilts towards caution. Fulham, while seated higher on the table, have shown vulnerabilities in recent matches. Their goal drought in the Premier League persists, having failed to find the net in their last two matches. Sheffield United, despite their struggles, have managed to find some footing in the offensive department with goals in recent games. Given the head-to-head statistics and current form, a stalemate seems plausible.
2. Correct Score Prediction: 1-1
Going further with the theme of balance and caution, a 1-1 scoreline seems a logical extrapolation. Fulham have managed to score only five goals this season, suggesting they might struggle to put multiple past Sheffield’s defence. On the other hand, Sheffield, despite their position at the foot of the table, have found the net on multiple occasions. Thus, with both teams likely finding the back of the net but also showing defensive resolve, a 1-1 draw emerges as a probable outcome.
3. Corner Prediction: Fulham to Have More Corners
With a higher ball possession statistic of 51.1% compared to Sheffield’s 38.3%, Fulham are likely to spend more time in the opposition’s half. This territorial advantage often translates into corner opportunities. Additionally, Fulham average 4.7 corners a game compared to Sheffield’s 3.6.
The numbers combined with Fulham’s playing style of pressing higher up the pitch make them the more likely side to win more corners in this encounter. Predicting the exact number of corners can be dicey due to the unpredictable nature of the game; however, based on recent form and statistics, a total of around 9-11 corners for both teams combined could be expected.
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