Both Fulham and Sheffield United are aiming to bounce back from recent defeats as they face off at Craven Cottage in a highly anticipated Premier League clash on Saturday afternoon.
Match Preview
In their last match, Fulham faced a West London derby against Chelsea where they struggled to keep up.
Mauricio Pochettino’s men dominated the game within the first 20 minutes, securing a 2-0 victory.
Despite possessing 56% possession, Fulham was unable to overcome costly defensive errors.
Fulham’s recent loss pushed them down the table to 13th place. Marco Silva, the Fulham manager, is focusing on improving their defense and injecting more attacking creativity.
Fulham has struggled to score in back-to-back Premier League games, with only five goals this season, matching the lowest in the league.
On the other hand, Sheffield United faced West Ham United in their last outing, succumbing to a two-goal defeat.
The Blades have had a challenging season, sitting at the bottom with Bournemouth, both having the worst attacking records in the league.
Despite the struggles, Sheffield United has had success against Fulham in the past, and they will be looking to repeat those victories.
However, their recent form is a concern, having lost their last three Premier League games.
Team News
Fulham had no fresh injury concerns after the Chelsea match. Kenny Tete’s participation remains uncertain due to an ongoing problem, while Tosin Adarabioyo and Adama Traore are also dealing with injuries.
For Sheffield United, John Egan is confirmed to be sidelined due to an ankle issue. Chris Basham is expected to start in the Blades’ back three in Egan’s absence.
Several other players are also expected to miss the match due to various injuries.
Possible Lineups
Fulham:
Leno;
Castagne, Diop, Ream, Robinson;
Reed, Palhinha;
Wilson, Pereira, Iwobi;
Vinicius
Sheffield United:
Foderingham;
Ahmedhodzic, Basham, Robinson;
Bogle, Hamer, Souza, McAtee, Thomas;
Archer, McBurnie
Prediction
In this encounter, Fulham’s struggle to find the back of the net might pose a challenge against Sheffield United’s defense.
Despite their recent form, Fulham could edge this game with a narrow victory.
Predicted Score: Fulham 1-0 Sheffield United
