Fulham vs Leeds United preview: Team News, lineups and prediction
Leeds United will be looking to win their first away game of the season as they take on winless Fulham this weekend.
Leeds’ 1-0 win over Everton feels like a long time ago, as the Whites have failed to score since Lukas Nmecha’s penalty at Elland Road.
Daniel Farke will be hoping that this trip to London will be much more positive following Leeds’ 5-0 loss to Arsenal in the capital.
They take on a Fulham side who are yet to win in the Premier League this season, although their performances have been strong.
Late equalisers against Brighton and Manchester United were promising, but a hugely controversial defeat to Chelsea before the international break left Marco Silva fuming with the refereeing officials.
Leeds can go to Craven Cottage with the intention of laying down a statement against a wounded side as they look to bolster their survival hopes so early in the season.
Form Guide
Fulham – W, D, D, W, L
Leeds – D, W, L, L, D
Team News
Farke confirmed that Joel Piroe and Lukas Nmecha are dealing with injuries, meaning Dominic Calvert-Lewin looks set to lead the line.
Having sustained a thigh injury in the 0-0 draw against Newcastle, Lucas Perri is also injured, with Karl Darlow likely to replace him in goal.
The Fulham game may come too soon for Ao Tanaka and Ethan Ampadu, with Farke unsure if both midfielders are fit enough.
Noah Okafor could also be in line start his first Premier League game for Leeds, yet it remains unseen as to whether the Swiss international is fit enough to start following a groin injury he sustained during the EFL cup defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
For Fulham, Issa Diop is the only real injury concern, with his fitness set to be assessed on Saturday.
Record signing Samuel Chukwueze could make his first appearance for the club, whilst left-back Antonee Robinson should be fit enough to return to the starting line-up.
Fulham vs Leeds Predicted Lineups
Fulham – Leno, Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Berge, Lukic, Sessegnon, King, Iwobi, Jimenez
Leeds – Darlow, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Stach, Ampadu, Longstaff, Okafor, Calvert-Lewin, Gnonto
Prediction: Fulham 2-1 Leeds
Leeds’ lack of attacking threat could prove to be an issue at Craven Cottage, with the side yet to score a goal from open play.
Fulham’s injustice against Chelsea could lead them more motivated than ever to finally secure that first win of the season, and whilst Silva’s side are always well-drilled, a particular frailty of theirs is set-pieces.
Leeds may have a chance of winning, but that will only rely on their dominance aerially, and ultimately, that probably won’t be enough.
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