Fulham vs Leeds United Prediction, Lineups, Results & Betting Tips

The hosts are unbeaten across their last six outings and will be keen to book their place in the next round of the FA Cup. But new Leeds boss Javi Gracia got off to the perfect start by securing a win in his first game in charge and will want to build on that. But with two questionable defences, could we be in for another thriller at Craven Cottage?

Fulham v Leeds United Stats

• In the Premier League, Leeds United have kept just one clean sheet away from home this season.
• Fulham have conceded in 10 of their 13 home league matches.
• The hosts have hit the back of the net in 12 of their 14 matches in home soil across all competitions.

Fulham v Leeds United Prediction

Betting Tip: Both teams to score

The fifth round of the FA Cup gets underway this week and we’re in for an all Premier League affair when Fulham welcome Leeds United to Craven Cottage.

If the previous meeting between these two sides this season is anything to go by, we could be in for a fascinating encounter as that one saw the Cottagers emerge as 3-2 victors. Nine of Fulham’s 13 home league matches have produced at least three goals in total and given both of these sides look much stronger in attacking areas than they do in the defensive department, goals look likely.

The overs are marginally favoured in the betting markets but I'll just be looking for both teams to contribute to the score count in this FA Cup meeting. The hosts previous outing in this competition saw them claim an away win at Sunderland via a 3-2 scoreline in a replay after drawing 1-1 at Craven Cottage.

The visitors snapped a four game winless run last time out as they sealed a narrow 1-0 home win over fellow league strugglers Southampton under newly appointed boss Javi Gracia. He’ll be hoping he can guide his side to two consecutive wins and as a result, progress into the next round of this competition.

Both of these sides present opportunities to their opponents but a lot could depend on the strength of each lineup and if both managers want to go for it. However, for the visitors, their backline consistently causes concern and they need to tighten up. They’ve kept just one clean sheet across their 12 away league games and Fulham will be hoping to become the latest side to get themselves on the scoresheet against the Whites.

Ultimately though, they share a similar strength in that they have potency in attack and that should lead to goals. I will side with both teams getting on the scoresheet at 3/4 for a couple of points.

Fulham v Leeds United Results

Fulham v Leeds United Team News 

Fulham:

• Fulham remain without Neeskens Kebano and Tom Cairney, while Aleksandar Mitrovic is a doubt, though unlikely to be risked.
• Joao Palhinha is suspended for Fulham's next two Premier League games, so should feature in midfield alongside January arrival Sasa Lukic.
• Manor Solomon netted off the bench for the third game running on Friday night, and will likely be rewarded with a start.

Leeds United:

• Luis Sinisterra and Pascal Struijk are both doubts, but quartet Rodrigo, Adam Forshaw, Archie Gray and Stuart Dallas miss out for Leeds.
• Javier Gracia should stick with a 4-2-3-1 setup, but there may be a change in personnel at Craven Cottage for the Whites, with Marc Roca, Crysencio Summerville and Rasmus Kristensen among those to come into the XI.

Fulham v Leeds United Lineups:

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Fulham

Rodak, Cedric, Duffy, Adarabioyo, Kurzawa, Lukic, Palhinha, Wilson, Solomon, James, Vinicius

Leeds United

Robles, Kristensen, Koch, Wober, Firpo, Roca, Gyabi, Summerville, Greenwood, Rutter, Bamford

Fulham v Leeds United Score Prediction:

Fulham 2-1 Leeds United