TIPS - Fulham F.C. VS Leeds United

[(Fulham F.C.) Strength]:
1. Fulham F.C. signed winger Kevin Macedo from FC Shakhtar Donetsk. The 22-year-old has signed a contract with Fulham until the summer of 2030, with the club having an option to extend for another year. The transfer fee is reportedly 40 million euros plus 5 million euros in add-ons, for a total of 45 million euros. Sky Sports reports that this deal is a new record for Fulham's most expensive signing in club history.
2. Fulham F.C. conceded 4 goals in the last 5 games, showing an improvement in defense compared to before.

[(Fulham F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Bayern Munich forward Jonah Kusi-Asare has joined Fulham F.C. on a season-long loan with an option to buy. He joined the Bayern youth academy in February 2024 and has since made two competitive appearances for the first team. The player has a Transfermarkt value of 2.5 million euros.
2. Fulham F.C. scored 5 goals in the last 5 games, boasting mediocre attack.
3. Fulham F.C. received 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 5 home games, with a win rate of 40%. The team's ability to defend their home field is mediocre.
4. Fulham F.C. ended 5 consecutive games with UNDERs in O/U, demonstrating conservative play.
5. The PGMOL has admitted that VAR made an incorrect decision in disallowing Fulham's goal during last weekend's match against Chelsea. The VAR referee, Michael Salisbury, has also been internally suspended and was replaced as the VAR for the Liverpool vs Arsenal match.

[(Fulham F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Fulham F.C. lost 2-0 to strong Chelsea in the last game, suffering their first loss of the new season and demoralizing them.

[(Leeds United) Strength]:
1. Leeds United recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 5 away matches, with a win rate of 60%.

[(Leeds United) Neutral]:
1. Harry Wilson was set to join Leeds United before the transfer window closed, but Fulham pulled out of the deal at the last minute.

[(Leeds United) Weakness]:
1. Leeds United drew 0-0 with Newcastle United in the last game. After winning the first league game, the team were winless in the recent matches, revealing poor eagerness to win.
2. Leeds United scored 3 goals in the last 5 games, indicating weak offense.
3. Leeds United conceded 7 goals in the last 5 games, boasting flawed defense, including a 5-0 crushing defeat. Their backline needs to be improved and strengthened.
4. Leeds United received 5 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses in 20 encounters between both sides, placing them at a mental disadvantage.
5. Leeds United won only one of the last 5 away games in AH, showing poor winning strength on the road and an underwhelming trend.

[Tips]:
Fulham F.C. lost 2-0 to strong Chelsea in the last game, suffering their first loss of the new season and demoralizing them.

Leeds United, the newly promoted team, drew 0-0 with Newcastle United in the last game. After winning the first league game, the team were winless in the recent matches, revealing poor eagerness to win.

In the last 4 encounters against Fulham, they were winless and suffered 3 defeats, placing them at a mental disadvantage.

Besides, the team showed underwhelming offense and defense recently.

The AH line is -0.5 for the home team, indicating certain support.

Thus, Fulham are expected to return to winning ways in this home match.

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