Fulham vs Leeds United result predicted by supercomputer in Premier League
Leeds United return to action on Saturday when they travel to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham.
Daniel Farke’s men have started the season solidly so far in the Premier League.
Aside from their thrashing against Arsenal, Leeds have picked up four points at Elland Road against Everton and Newcastle.
Whilst Leeds were defensively sound against Newcastle, the lack of spark in the final third was apparent against the Magpies, and the travelling supporters will hope this changes on Saturday.
Fulham heavy favourites over Leeds
Dan James was previously sent on loan to Fulham by Jesse Marsch, and the Welsh winger will be hoping to impress against his former club if given the opportunity.
Along with Harry Wilson’s proposed move to Leeds that collapsed on deadline day, multiple intriguing subplots are going into the game after the dreaded international break.
According to Opta’s supercomputer, Fulham are expected to pick up all three points in the encounter, and United’s wait for their first points on the road is expected to continue.
- Fulham have been given a 56.6 per cent chance of winning
- Leeds’ chances of winning sit at 21 per cent
- The odds of both sides walking away with a point are said to be 22.4 per cent
A defeat will be made even tougher to handle if Rodrigo Muniz gets on the scoresheet, as the Brazilian was another long-term target of Leeds over the summer.
Leeds’ need to put in a more threatening attacking performance
It may seem early, but if Leeds cannot at least look like a threat against what is likely to be a mid-table side away from home, then the alarm bells will begin to ring for the travelling supporters.
The Whites created a combined 0.86 xG in their previous two league matches against Arsenal and Newcastle, and a dramatic upgrade in this is urgently needed.
A draw would be a solid result for Leeds, who do not want to become overly reliant on their home form to pick up the points they need to stay in the division.
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