Despite the margin which separates them in the table, this feels like a genuine 50-50 game based on current form. With that in mind, we feel inclined to predict a competitive draw, one which both teams may be satisfied with given the circumstances.
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Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Fulham win with a probability of 59.74%. A draw had a probability of 23% and a win for Sheffield United had a probability of 17.23%.
The most likely scoreline for a Fulham win was 1-0 with a probability of 13.11%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-0 (11.62%) and 2-1 (9.66%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 1-1 (10.89%), while for a Sheffield United win it was 0-1 (6.14%). The actual scoreline of 0-1 was predicted with a 6.1% likelihood.
