Fulham v Sheffield United Betting Tips [21 December 2021]

League leaders Fulham will be looking to end a run of four consecutive draws as they host a streaking Sheffield United side that has won three straight. The hosts are coming off a 1-1 draw against Luton Town, a match where they gave up their goal advantage in the 62nd minute to ultimately share the spoils at Kenilworth Road. They currently top the Championship, leading second place Bournemouth by two points. Sheffield’s last scheduled match against QPR was postponed due to a COVID outbreak among The Rs, giving the visitors a full 13 days between matches. Their last played match was a come from behind 3-2 away victory against Cardiff City, putting them in 13th place with 29 points and a game in hand. Sheffield United trail Stoke City, and the playoff positions, by six points.

Fulham have been strong at home all season. They hold the second best home record in the league with 24 points, bested only by West Brom with 25. The Cottagers have won seven, drawn three and lost just once at Craven Cottage this season and have amassed an impressive +17 goal differential playing in front of their own fans. The hosts were quite unfortunate not to win their two previous home matches, a 0-0 and a 1-1 draw against Derby and Bournemouth, respectively. The Lily Whites were the much more dominant team and missed a number of clear cut chances in both matches.