Fulham vs Manchester United Predictions
Fulham and Manchester United meet at Craven Cottage in a potentially exciting Premier League contest on Sunday.
Both teams were involved in a high-scoring cup contest during the week, and a similar outcome should be on the cards at the Cottage.
I have a full stake on over 2.5 goals, while I also expect both teams to score.
Recent Stats Point to Goals
- Fulham have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches
- Fulham have seen an average of 3.17 goals per game in their last 6 matches
- Fulham have seen BTTS in their last 3 matches against Manchester United
- Manchester United have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 8 matches
- Manchester United have seen an average of 3.83 goals per game in their last 6 matches
United Dominate Recent H2H Record
Fulham and Manchester United have met on twelve occasions since 2020. Manchester United won eight games while Fulham secured one victory. Three meetings finished level.
Manchester United claimed a thrilling 3-2 success in the most recent meeting at Old Trafford in February.
Fulham Look to Build on Cup Win
Fulham return to Craven Cottage after securing a morale-boosting 3-2 Carabao Cup victory against West Ham on Tuesday.
Rodrigo Muniz and Cesar Palacios twice put the Cottagers ahead before Oscar Bobb scored his first Fulham goal to send Alvaro Arbeloa's side into the fourth round.
Fulham created the clearer openings during an entertaining contest in East London. Marco Silva’s side finished with 12 shots to West Ham’s 11 while also recording a higher xG total of 2.44 to 1.96.
Tuesday's much-needed victory followed a hard-fought goalless draw against Liverpool at Anfield last weekend.
High-scoring outcomes have been frequent in London, though. Four of Fulham's six matches this season have seen at least three goals scored, including all three home fixtures.
In search of their first EPL win of the season, Fulham sit 18th in the division, with just one point on the board.
Manchester United Need a Response
Manchester United return to Premier League action after remarkably throwing away a 2-0 lead in Wednesday's 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat against Brighton at Old Trafford.
Shea Lacey opened the scoring with his first goal for the club before Mason Mount doubled United's advantage shortly after half-time.
Michael Carrick's side suffered a dramatic collapse in the second period with goals from Charalampos Kostoulas, Pascal Gross and Maxim De Cuyper completing Brighton's extraordinary comeback.
United had not previously lost from a 2-0 winning position at Old Trafford since 1972.
The result leaves United winless in three domestic matches after Sunday's controversial 1-0 derby defeat against ten-man Manchester City and a 2-2 draw at Everton earlier this month.
Carrick’s men have collected just four points from their first four league fixtures, leaving them 13th in the division - their worst EPL start since 1992.
Defensive vulnerabilities remain the biggest concern in Stretford. United conceded ten goals in their five domestic fixtures this season, with at least two goals leaked in four of those games.
Fulham vs Manchester United Team News
Fulham: (4-2-3-1) Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, David Affengruber, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson; Sander Berge, Shea Charles; Oscar Bobb, Joshua King, Alex Iwobi; Gonzalo Garcia.
Fulham boss Arbeloa is expected to return to the same XI that performed well at Anfield.
Ryan Sessegnon remains doubtful, but no fresh injury concerns were reported after Tuesday's cup victory.
Former Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia is set to lead the attack.
Arbeloa singled out summer signing Cesar Palacios after his impressive showing against the Hammers. Palacios, signed from Whites boss Arbeloa’s former club Real Madrid, has now scored in back-to-back fixtures.
“Cesar had a very good game; good assist, good goal. He could have scored one or two more goals,” said Arbeloa.
“We have so many young players with talent, and we need to be patient with them. We need to help them and develop them, but you can see the talent they have.
“The quality, they understand the game, and of course I think they will grow during this season. I’m so happy with all of (them).”
Manchester United: (4-2-3-1) Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Patrick Dorgu; Youri Tielemans, Kobbie Mainoo; Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford; Matheus Cunha.
Head coach Carrick has four injury concerns this week. Carlos Baleba remains unavailable, while Luke Shaw, Amad and Matthijs de Ligt face late fitness checks.
Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire are expected to return to the first XI after Wednesday’s cup defeat.
Speaking after the loss against Brighton, Carrick insisted he was not feeling the pressure.
“I don’t feel under pressure,” he said. “Either way, that doesn’t bother me one bit.
“I understand what goes on outside and how the world works, but it doesn’t bother me. What bothers me is winning games, having a good feeling around the place and a good feeling around the group to know we’re moving in a good direction.”