Match Overview

The second-round Premier League clash between Fulham and Manchester United is scheduled for August 24th at Craven Cottage in London. This preview offers a detailed prediction, key statistics, and potential betting insights for the Fulham vs Manchester United fixture.

Fulham Team Analysis

The London side commenced their new Premier League campaign with an away game against Brighton, which concluded in a 1-1 draw. Marco Silva’s squad showcased remarkable resilience, snatching a late equalizer in the 97th minute to avoid defeat. This draw notably broke a lengthy 18-match streak in the Premier League where Fulham had not drawn, recording 8 wins and 10 losses.

Fulham’s Recent Form & Statistics

• At their home ground, the Cottagers are currently on a three-match losing streak in the league.
• Fulham has failed to win the first half in six consecutive Premier League matches (2 draws, 4 losses).
• The club has not scored in the second half in six of their last eight home Premier League fixtures.  

Fulham’s Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)*

Bernd Leno – Jorge Cuenca, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Kenny Tete – Sander Berge, Joshua King, Sasa Lukic, Harry Wilson – Alex Iwobi, Raul Jimenez.

Defender Antonee Robinson is sidelined due to injury. The participation of defenders Conor Bradley and Ryan Sessegnon is currently doubtful.

Manchester United Team Analysis

The Red Devils played their inaugural match of the new season at Old Trafford, suffering a 0-1 defeat against Arsenal. To some extent, Ruben Amorim’s men were unlucky, as they outperformed their opponents across most statistical metrics: shots on goal (22:9), shots on target (7:3), xG (1.52 to 1.30), and possession (61:39). Furthermore, it’s worth noting that the team has secured only one victory in their last ten Premier League fixtures (2 draws and 7 losses).

Manchester United’s Recent Form & Statistics

• At least one team has failed to score in Manchester United’s last four Premier League matches.
• No more than two goals have been scored in six of the club’s last seven league games.
• On the road, the Red Devils are enduring a five-match winless streak in the Premier League (1 draw and 4 losses). 

Manchester United’s Predicted Lineup (5-4-1)*

Altay Bayindir – Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu – Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Bryan Mbeumo – Matheus Cunha.

Defenders Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui are unavailable due to injuries.

Match Official

Referee: Chris Kavanagh (England)

Chris Kavanagh (England)

Matches officiated – 26 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellow leading to red) – 114;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;

Red cards shown – 5;

Average fouls per match – 21;

Penalties awarded – 15%.    

Match Prediction: Fulham vs Manchester United

Current Form Analysis

Both teams find themselves in less than optimal form heading into this fixture. The Londoners have failed to secure a win in 9 of their last 12 Premier League home matches, while the Red Devils are currently on a 5-game winless streak away from home in the league. However, it’s worth noting that Ruben Amorim’s squad displayed a commendable level of performance in their opening round match, despite facing a formidable opponent. Therefore, I anticipate that Manchester United will, at minimum, avoid defeat in their second match of the new season.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Manchester United boasts an excellent head-to-head record against Fulham in the Premier League. In their previous 19 encounters, the London side has managed only a single victory (along with 3 draws and 15 losses). Furthermore, at Craven Cottage, Manchester United has emerged victorious in all of the last eight direct confrontations. Remarkably, during this period, Fulham has collectively scored only 3 goals against them.

Official Betting Tip

My final prediction is: Manchester United Asian Handicap (0).

Author

Author: Oleksandr Oleksenko

Note on Lineups

* The starting lineup listed for each team refers to their last match in this tournament.