Fulham vs Leeds predictions for Saturday’s early Premier League clash at Craven Cottage. After the heavy defeat against Liverpool, Leeds are in desperate need of points as they battle for survival. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Match Live Saturday, 22nd April at 12:30 pm In:
Fulham vs Leeds Predictions
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High Stakes Encounter with Goals and Cards Expected
Key Stats
– Both Fulham and Leeds have scored in their last six league matches, setting the stage for a high-scoring encounter.
– Leeds have averaged 2.53 cards per game in their 15 Premier League away matches, pointing to the likelihood of a heated contest.
Fulham started their campaign impressively, and at one point they were contending for European spots, but a five-game losing streak has seen them drop out of that race. Despite that, Marco Silva’s team can be pretty happy with how the first season back in the top-flight has pan out, as they have been out of the relegation zone since the very beginning. Additionally, Fulham managed to reach the FA Cup quarterfinals and went pretty close to progressing in the competition.
The last win against Everton was a positive sign, yet it didn’t end speculation that the Fulham players’ are already thinking about their summer break now that they don’t have much to play for in the league.
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Completely different is the situation for Leeds, who are heavily involved in the relegation battle and head down to London on the back of heavy defeats in their last two matches. They first conceded a 5-1 loss to Spurs, and on Monday night they were hammered by Liverpool at Elland Road for 1-6.
For Javi Garcia’s men, it is a now or never situation, as they would have to prove themselves capable of earning the points needed to guarantee Leeds United’s Premier League future. The next three games could make or break their season, so we do expect a very focused approach from them.
Fulham vs Leeds Main Betting Tip: Leeds To Win
Motivations in this part of the season are a key component to consider when making betting predictions. As mentioned, it is pretty clear that Fulham’s players have already switched off and are not hungry anymore. The Cottagers will also miss several players ahead of this clash, with top scorer Mitrovic suspended and the likes of Kurzwawa, Kebano, and James not available.
Fulham vs Leeds Value Bet: Pascal Struijk to be shown a card
Leeds have been struggling to match the quality of their opponents in many games this season, but they have always shown commitment to the cause, sometimes even playing too aggressively. The Whites have an average of 2.53 cards per game in their 15 Premier League away matches, and with Fulham being the only team that has seen a higher cards average in the Premier League, you can expect this clash to be rather ‘intense’.
Leeds Dutch defender Pascal Struijk has already been booked four times in 25 Premier League starts this season, and surely he might be one that is involved in the ‘trouble’ with an average of one foul per game. The referee for this game will be Peter Bankes, who has an average of 4.14 yellow cards per game, so backing Pascal Struijk to have to spend a card at some point in the game to defend his team makes sense.
Fulham vs Leeds Correct Score Prediction: Leeds 2-1
Leeds have struggled defensively, as they have conceded in nine of their last ten games, with an average of 2.4 goals per game conceded. Despite that, they have proven to be effective upfront and have now scored in their last six league matches, so a correct score of 2-1 to Leeds looks particularly appealing to me in a match that is crucial for the visitors Premier League aspirations.
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