Fulham vs Leeds Prediction 13 September 2025

📝 As the transfer window closed, the Cottagers bolstered their attack with three new forwards: Yuna-Kusi Asare (on loan from Bayern), Samuel Chukwueze (on loan from Milan), and Kevin from Shakhtar Donetsk for €40 million. These acquisitions provide a significant boost, especially given the recent dip in form of Adama Traore and Raul Jimenez, who have only featured in the starting lineup during the EFL Cup this season. Fulham's attack has so far relied heavily on Rodrigo Muniz, who scored against Brighton and nearly assisted Joshua King in the match against Chelsea.

📌 A real controversy erupted over Fulham's disallowed goal at Stamford Bridge. Howard Webb, head of the referees' board, admitted post-match that referee Robert Jones made an error in ruling that Rodrigo Muniz committed a foul on Trevoh Chalobah by stepping on his foot before scoring. "It wasn't contentious; it was simply wrong. The Premier League's officiating principles and VAR usage set a high threshold for penalizing contact. Muniz, in possession of the ball, controlled it and turned naturally. He placed his foot on Chalobah, whose leg was in a spot where the Fulham player had every right to step. Thus, the officials misjudged the situation," commented Howard Webb.

❌ Fulham approach their second consecutive match with a full-strength squad. There are no injured or suspended players at the club-only new signings registered during the international break.

📝 Leeds were pursuing Krasnodar midfielder Eduard Spertsyan until the final moments of the transfer window. According to club sources, they ran out of time to complete the deal, but the management might revisit the possibility of signing the Armenian in the winter. However, the Peacocks are unlikely to be too disappointed with the missed opportunity, as they have Anton Stach, who is equally active in attack. The former Hoffenheim player has been leading in shots on goal for two consecutive home matches: three against Arsenal and four against Newcastle. Another summer acquisition shining at Elland Road is Gabriel Gudmundsson. He was named Man of the Match against Everton and received the highest rating among Leeds players in the third round of the Premier League, creating more dangerous chances than anyone else and winning 100% of his ground and aerial duels.

🎙 "It's crucial to start well in the Premier League, so I was very pleased with the performance, but not the result. I felt we played even better in the first half. We were like a storm, just with one team. But in the second half, we played with composure-my guys showed excellent play in all areas. As a coach, you always want your team to keep a clean sheet, and I felt our defense deserved it," Leeds head coach Daniel Farke commented on the draw with Newcastle.

❌ In the upcoming match, the Peacocks will likely be without their main goalkeeper Lucas Perry, who picked up an injury during a pre-match training session. The participation of Ao Tanaka and Ethan Ampadu is also doubtful-they were injured at the start of the season but are reportedly expected to recover by the end of the international break. The same goes for Joe Rodon-the defender left the Wales national team camp early due to an injury that turned out to be minor, so he will likely be at least on the squad list.