Fulham FC vs Leeds United, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Fulham FC vs Leeds United Match Prediction & Analysis

Fulham head into Matchweek 4 still searching for their first win of the campaign after opening with two draws and a defeat. The pressure is slowly mounting, and Craven Cottage will be hoping to roar their side on to turn things around. 

Standing in their way are newly-promoted Leeds United, who, despite just arriving back in the top flight, have already shown they can mix it with the league’s elite.  With both sides eager to make a mark, all eyes will be on Craven Cottage for a 7:30 PM Saturday kickoff.

Current Standings: Fulham  are currently placed 18th in the points table with two points, while Leeds are placed 12th with four points. 

Head-to-Head Record: These two sides have played each ten times, with Fulham edging out Leeds with a win-loss record of 5-4 that includes a solitary draw. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Fulham FC Preview

It hasn’t been the worst of starts for the Cottagers, but it’s far from ideal either. The tough run of fixtures has played its part, and the 2-0 defeat to Chelsea still leaves a bitter taste—Josh King’s early goal chalked off by VAR and a soft penalty awarded right after half-time hardly helped their cause. 

On another day, the result could have looked very different. Normally, a meeting with a newly promoted side would be seen as the perfect chance to put three points on the board, but Leeds have shown enough fight and quality already to prove they won’t be easy opponents for anyone. 

Stats that matter 

1. Fulham have now gone winless in their last four Premier League matches.
2. The Cottagers have conceded a penalty in each of their last five Premier League matches while no team has ever conceded in six consecutive matches.
3. Fulham’s physical edge has been evident this season, racking up 44 fouls—second only to Brighton’s 47—with Sasa Lukic leading the way as the main offender on 12.

Team News 

Fulham will once again be without Tom Cairney and Marek Rodak, while top scorer Bobby De Cordova-Reid remains a doubt—leaving the hosts with a few concerns in attack.

Fulham Probable XI - Leno (GK), Castagne, Diop, Robinson, Bassey, Cairney ( Defenders) ; Berge, Lukic, King (Midfielders); Iwobi, Muniz (Forwards) 

Leeds United Preview

Like the other two promoted sides, the Whites have been making waves in the season by being that extra competitive. And they are coming off drawing Newcastle United to a 0-0 score, not to mention they already have beaten Everton in the very first match of the season. 

Notwithstanding, the 5-0 setback against Arsenal, much of Leeds’ success has come from their tireless work off the ball. Their aggressive pressing and well-timed interceptions have restricted opponents to very few chances, placing them among the teams with the fewest shots faced this season. A similar approach will be expected on Saturday, though this time they’ll be eyeing all three points.

Stats that matter 

1. The Whites ranks second only to Liverpool with just eight shots on target faced so far.
2. With 28 interceptions to their name, the Whites sit second in the league, showcasing just how sharp they’ve been in breaking up play.
3. Only Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes (12) has created more chances in the PL than Leeds’ midfielder Anton Stach (10). 

Team News 

The Whites do have some injury worries, with Rodrigo a doubt after picking up a knock in training and Liam Cooper ruled out. The good news, though, is that striker Patrick Bamford has been declared fit and ready to feature.

Leeds United Probable XI - Lucas Perri (GK); Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Gabriel Gudmundsson (Defenders); Anton Stach, Ilia Gruev, Sean Longstaff (Midfielders); Daniel James, Wilfried Gnonto, Lukas Nmecha (Forwards). 

FULHAM FC vs LEEDS UNITED
Winning Prediction

Leeds will view the trip to Fulham as a chance to show they can earn points without home advantage. But recent London woes—eight straight Premier League losses and 26 goals conceded—don’t inspire confidence, especially given their defeats to Fulham in the 2020-21 season. 

With a stronger home record, Fulham head into the clash as clear favourites. With their strong record against the Whites, the Cottagers enter Saturday’s clash as favorites, with odds of 2.00, while Leeds' is at 4.00 and a draw at 3.62.

Fulham to Win (2-1)

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