Leeds vs Fulham Prediction 17 January 2026
🔊 Will Fulham's impressive run continue as they travel to face Leeds in the 22nd round of the Premier League? The Cottagers are unbeaten in six consecutive matches across all competitions, with five of those in the league. Interestingly, the Peacocks also enjoyed a long unbeaten streak until Newcastle halted their momentum. Can Daniel Farke's squad get back to collecting points, or will Fulham keep climbing towards the top five? We'll assess both teams' chances in our editorial prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last time Leeds triumphed over Fulham was back in 2021, and even then it was via penalties in the English League Cup. Since then, the Cottagers have racked up four consecutive victories. However, over a span of 10 matches, the picture isn't as bleak: the head-to-head stands at 6-4 in favor of the Londoners. Notably, only two of these encounters have seen the total goals exceed 3.5.
Head-to-head statistics Leeds - Fulham
Leeds United Team Overview
Leeds have been stuck in 16th place in the Premier League for 12 rounds now. There have been signs of improvement, though: before their last match against Newcastle, the Peacocks were unbeaten in seven consecutive games. Even on the road at St. James' Park, they came close to snatching at least a point from the Magpies. The teams engaged in a thrilling shootout with a combined 32 shots, and by the 79th minute, the score was tied at 3-3. However, in stoppage time, the hosts managed to clinch a victory (4-3).
During the week, Daniel Farke's squad confidently dispatched Derby County from the middle of the Championship table in an FA Cup away fixture. The visitors immediately took control of the game, and by the end of the match, their possession reached 66%. The Peacocks outshot the hosts by more than three times (22 to 6) and ended up scoring three times as many goals (3-1).
Match Results: Leeds United
Fulham Team Overview
Fulham have found their stride, going unbeaten in the Premier League for five consecutive matches. During this run, they've only slipped up twice with draws. They've faced top-tier clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea. In their last outing at Craven Cottage, the Cottagers defeated Chelsea 2-1, aided by an early red card for the visitors in the 22nd minute. This impressive form has seen Marco Silva's side climb from 14th to 9th place, and they're now just two points shy of the European competition spots.
Like Leeds, Fulham kicked off their FA Cup campaign last weekend with a home fixture at Craven Cottage. However, their opponents were tougher-Middlesbrough, who are second in the Championship. Despite the challenge, the visitors posed little threat, converting only one of their seven shots with an xG of 0.74. The hosts, on the other hand, fired 19 shots and capitalized on their 2.18 xG to score three goals. The final score was 3-1.
Match Results: Fulham
Latest news
Leeds United
🎙 After missing out on a summer move for Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton, who opted for a loan stint at Chelsea, the Argentine has finally landed at Leeds. Back in September, Daniel Farke commented on the situation, saying, “You won't hear a single negative comment from me about the deadline. My job is to adapt to reality. I don't need to feel sorry for myself. We need to earn the right to stay in the game.” However, the midfielder joined the “Peacocks” in the winter after making just one Premier League appearance for the “Blues” in six months. Brighton recalled the player from his loan and sent him to a new club.
❌ In the new year, two players have already found themselves on the injury list: Jayden Bogle and Sebastiaan Bornauw. However, both are close to returning and could even make the squad for Saturday's match. This contrasts with Daniel James, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since early December.
Fulham
🎙 Fulham's head coach shared his expectations ahead of the upcoming trip to Leeds. "We all know what it means to play at Elland Road and the atmosphere that awaits us there. Every football enthusiast envies the environment at this stadium. For us, it's another great opportunity to showcase our skills, our identity as a team, and perform well in such a setting," said Marco Silva.
❌ At the pre-match conference, Marco Silva announced that Joshua King has fully recovered from his knee injury and could be included in the squad for Saturday's match. However, Rodrigo Muniz and Kevin Tete remain sidelined for Fulham. Additionally, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, and Calvin Bassey continue their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The referee for this match is Chris Kavanagh. Over his last 10 Premier League matches, he averages 4.3 yellow cards per game, with a slight bias towards the visiting teams (2.4 versus 1.9). This isn't great news for Fulham, who have received at least two cautions in 11 of their last 12 away league games. Fulham are in a tight race for European spots, just a couple of points away. Such stakes might drive the players to fight for every ball. In this scenario, a bet on Fulham to receive over 1.5 yellow cards seems reasonable.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Fulham are enjoying a good run not just in terms of results but also in their attacking play. While they have a neutral goal difference, they've consistently found the net lately, even in away matches-scoring in 12 consecutive games. Leeds, on the other hand, have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight Premier League home games. Given these conditions, a bet on Fulham to score appears logical.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Marco Silva alternates between 4-2-3-1 and 3-4-2-1 formations depending on the opponent's strength. However, the attacking trio of Jimenez, Smith Rowe, and Wilson usually remains unchanged. Occasionally, their expensive summer signing Kevin, who dazzled in European competitions for Shakhtar Donetsk, joins them. Overall, Fulham have a strong lineup capable of dominating both centrally and on the flanks. This allows them to spend significant time in the opponent's final third and earn set-pieces. Fulham average 4.52 corners per match over 21 Premier League rounds. We believe that at Elland Road, they can achieve over 3.5 corners.
Editor's Prediction
Leeds are the favorites for the upcoming clash according to the odds, with a significant margin over Fulham. However, we believe the odds on Fulham are too high. Firstly, the Cottagers are on a good run, unbeaten in their last six matches. Secondly, their head-to-head record is in their favor, with four consecutive wins against Leeds. While Leeds have been strong at home, unbeaten in their last four home fixtures, it's worth noting that both teams have scored in each of Leeds' last eight home games. This is where we suggest placing your bet: our editorial prediction is both teams to score (yes). Even a high-scoring draw of 1-1 should suffice for this outcome.
No comments
Betting Tips: Leeds United - Fulham
in last 6 games (Premier League).
in 15 of last 17 home games.in 8 of last 9 games.in 7 of last 8 games (Premier League).in 16 of last 17 home games.in 11 of last 12 games.in 10 of last 11 games (Premier League).in last 8 home games (Premier League).in 21 of last 22 away games.in 17 of last 18 away games (Premier League).in last 7 games against Fulham (Premier League).in 18 of last 19 games.in 17 of last 18 games (Premier League).in last 8 home games (Premier League).in last 12 games.in last 10 games (Premier League).in 9 of last 10 away games.in 7 of last 8 away games (Premier League).
Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
