Sheff Utd v Fulham

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Sheffield United ended a previous three-match losing streak in the Premier League when The Blades gained a point down on the south coast with a 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium against Bournemouth but this wasn't enough to lift Chris Wilder's side off the bottom of the English top flight table and they still trail fourth from bottom club Luton Town by an eight-point margin, while Fulham collected a third win in four games with a resounding 3-0 home win against Tottenham just before the international break.

Sheffield United had previously been handed three defeats on the trot as The Blades slumped to losses at the hands of Brighton, Wolves and Arsenal respectively and although they stemmed the flow with a point last time out, the Yorkshire club have managed to collect just one win from their last 12 matches overall.

That rare success came in the form of a 3-1 win away from home at Luton Town but Chris Wilder's side have also been dealt eight defeats within these previous 12 games so the prospects of a home win here this Saturday at Bramall Lane seems highly unlikely, especially as the hosts have lost four of their last five home games.

Fulham registered a fourth win in six games in the Premier League just before the international break with a comprehensive 3-0 home win against London rivals, Tottenham, which followed previous wins against Bournemouth, Manchester United and Brighton respectively.

This season has been a satisfactory and successful one for Fulham under manager Marco Silva as The Cottagers have managed to avoid being dragged down into the relegation battle below them and indeed, the hosts sit in 12th place and just a point behind their local rivals Chelsea, so they will fancy their chances of grabbing a result at Bramall Lane on Saturday.

Recent results have seen Fulham lose just twice in their last eight matches overall but form on the road this season is still an area for further improvement as Marco Silva's side have managed to capture just two wins from their 14 outings on the road so far this season.

Wins at Everton and Manchester United have been overshadowed by being dealt no fewer than eight defeats to date this term, so The Cottagers will need to buck the trend if they're to take the spoils up in Yorkshire.

Sheffield United v Fulham Verdict

Both Sheffield United and Fulham have struggled for results overall and on the road respectively so far this season but it's the visitors Fulham that look the more likely to grab the three points here as The Cottagers have lost just twice in their last eight encounters against Sheffield United and the visitors have won three of their last four games as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be Fulham win @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

Fulham win & Under 2.5 goals @ 4.75

Correct Score: Fulham 1-0 @ 9.50