Premier League:  Fulham Can Exploit Sheffield United to Keep Their Faint European Hopes Alive

Sheffield United vs Fulham

Fulham are hoping to keep their momentum going as they fight for European football next season, and they only have nine matchdays left in the 2023-24 Premier League campaign.

The SBOTOP betting odds say that it’s highly unlikely that they’ll make it since they’re currently in 12^th place. But at 38 points, they’re only six points behind seventh-seeded West Ham United, so there’s a little bit of hope for Marco Silva and his boys, especially since the Cottagers have won three of their last five.

As the English top-flight returns to action this weekend, Fulham will take on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The Blades are currently at the bottom of the standings with only 14 points and haven’t won in four of their last five.

Talking Points

Muniz banging in form for Fulham

After struggling mightily to start the 2022-23 campaign, Muniz was written off by most pundits, but he has proven that patience pays off.

Because he has been playing well for the Cottagers, Rodrigo Muniz has cemented his place as the team’s No. 9. In his last seven Premier League outings, the young Brazilian has scored an impressive seven goals, taking his tally to eight goals to lead the team in scoring.

As a result, Rodrigo Muniz has effectively displaced Raul Jimenez in the starting lineup and made Armando Broja, who was their top acquisition (via loan) during the winter transfer window, a surplus to their frontline needs.

Other than Rodrigo Muniz, Alex Iwobi is also in fine form lately for the Cottagers. The Nigerian midfielder is level with Bobby Decordova-Reid with six goals apiece, and he is also capable of creating new Premier League 2024 highlights this weekend.

And the final word for Fulham goes to Andreas Pereira, who has worked his way back to the Brazilian national team because he has been doing well for Fulham this season. The former Manchester United playmaker has recorded one goal and six assists for the Cottagers this season, making him one of their most influential players.

Wilder’s Sheffield United future looks uncertain

After their 2-2 draw against Bournemouth before the international break, Chris Wilder said that he would discuss his future with the team with owner Prince Abdullah.

The game against Bournemouth was supposed to put Sheffield United back in the win column since they had a 2-0 lead, but they blew their chance when they conceded two goals just 18 minutes late in the second half.

Overall, it’s safe to say that Chris Wilder’s second stint with the Blades has not gone to plan because they’re deep in the relegation battle yet again.

Perhaps the most glaring thing about Sheffield United this season under Wilder is the fact that they have only won three times and have a staggering goal difference of -50.

However, Wilder maintains that Sheffield United still has “some life,” and they have a chance to show that against Fulham at home this weekend.

History

Fulham won their reverse fixture with Sheffield United last October with a 3-1 tally, as they were buoyed by goals from Bobby Decordova-Reid and Willian, while there were own goals from Antonee Robinson and Wes Foderingham.

Before that, Sheffield United completed a Championship league double against Fulham via an aggregate tally of 5-0 during the 2021-22 campaign.

In terms of recent form, Fulham have the edge with three wins and two losses in their last five, while Sheffield United have one win, one draw, and three losses in the same period.

Prior to the international break, the Blades had given up a whopping 14 opponent goals while only scoring twice on the other end. In stark contrast, Fulham had secured two clean sheets in their last three league outings.

Betting Tip

The Premier League 2024 odds are in favour of the visitors to emerge victorious this weekend, as Fulham are 1.73 favourites to win, while Sheffield United are priced at 4.11, and a draw is at 3.58 odds in the 1X2 market.

Recent matchups between these two sides have been high-scoring, and we believe that such a trend should continue on Saturday, with the Cottagers likely to score more goals.

So, other than our recommended bet above, you may also want to check out Over 2.75 at 1.90, Over 3.00 at 2.19, Total Goals 2-3 at 1.90, and Total Goals 4-6 at 2.75.

Meanwhile, a Correct Score of 3-1 in favour of Fulham – the result of their reverse fixture – offers a generous payday of 12.50.

 

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