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Fulham welcome Manchester United to Craven Cottage in what promises to be a lively clash between two sides with contrasting ambitions. The home side, under Marco Silva, look to continue their strong home record, while Erik ten Hag’s United arrive with high expectations after a summer of big spending. With both sides eager to start fast, this fixture is set to be one of the standout contests in Sunday’s football calendar.
Match Background – Fulham vs Manchester United
Fulham finished 13th in the 2024/25 Premier League, winning five of their last seven home games and averaging 1.6 goals per match at Craven Cottage. Their summer business has been shrewd, adding Emile Smith Rowe (£27m from Arsenal), Sander Berge (£20m from Burnley), and a returning Ryan Sessegnon (free from Tottenham).
Manchester United ended last season in 8th but lifted the FA Cup. They’ve strengthened significantly, signing Matthijs de Ligt (£42m), Noussair Mazraoui (£15m), and striker Benjamin Sesko (£50m) to bolster both ends of the pitch. United’s away form, however, was inconsistent, with just five wins in 19 away league matches.
Head-to-Head Record – Fulham vs Manchester United
| Meetings (PL Era) | Fulham Wins | Manchester United Wins | Draws | Avg. Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 4 | 31 | 7 | 3.14 |
United won 1-0 at Craven Cottage last season, but Fulham have proven resilient at home, particularly under Silva.
Team News & Players to Watch – Fulham vs Manchester United
Fulham
- Emile Smith Rowe – creative spark, averaged 2.5 shots per game at Arsenal.
- Andreas Pereira – set-piece specialist, 3 goals and 8 assists last season.
- Raúl Jiménez – experienced striker with 7 league goals in 2024/25.
Manchester United
- Bruno Fernandes – 10 goals, 8 assists, key playmaker and penalty-taker.
- Benjamin Sesko – prolific forward, 14 Bundesliga goals at Leipzig.
- Marcus Rashford – pace in transition, scored 7 goals last season.
Injury Watch: Manchester United continue to monitor Rasmus Højlund’s fitness, while Fulham’s squad appears healthy.
Tactical Preview & Game Flow – Fulham vs Manchester United
Fulham will likely deploy a 4-2-3-1 mid-block, pressing in spells and looking to feed Smith Rowe and Pereira between the lines. Their set-piece threat (20% of goals last season) could be crucial against a reshaped United defence.
United will play in a 4-3-3, pressing high and aiming to transition quickly through Fernandes, Rashford, and Sesko. Expect them to control possession (55–57%) but face a test from Fulham’s intensity at home.
- Key Battle: Sander Berge vs Bruno Fernandes – midfield control.
- Game Flow: Fulham’s home crowd may inspire an early surge, but United’s quality in attack makes them dangerous on the break. If Fulham score first, United’s response could open the game up, raising value on both goals and corners markets.
Betting Perspective
Main Markets
| Market | Odds | Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Win/Draw/Win | Fulham +250 • Draw +260 • United +110 | United slight favourites (45% win probability) |
| Over/Under 2.5 Goals | Over -110 • Under -110 | H2H avg. 3.14 goals |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes -120 • No +100 | Fulham scored in 80% of home games |
| Asian Handicap | United -0.5 +110 • Fulham +0.5 -130 | Covers United win vs Fulham home resilience |
Corners & Cards
| Market | Odds | Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Over/Under 10.5 Corners | Over -120 • Under +100 | United average 6, Fulham 5 per home game |
| Over/Under 5.5 Cards | Over -110 • Under -110 | Last 5 H2H averaged 5+ bookings |
Player Props
- Fernandes anytime scorer +150 (penalty duty, 3.5 shots/game).
- Sesko anytime scorer +180 (new signing impact).
- Rashford over 1.5 shots +150 (counter threat).
- Smith Rowe over 0.5 shots on target +200.
- Pereira over 0.5 assists +350 (set-piece danger).
Correct Score & Specials
- 1-2 Manchester United +800
- 1-1 Draw +600
- 2-1 Manchester United +900
- Half-Time/Full-Time: United/United +250, Draw/United +450
Live Betting Angles
- If 0-0 at 30 mins → Back Over 2.5 (~1.70).
- If United lead 1-0 at 60 mins → Back Fulham next goal (~2.80).
- If Draw at HT → Back United second-half win (~2.10).
Please note that odds are subject to change, so check Tobibet for updates before placing your bets.
Prediction
Manchester United to win 2-1. Their superior quality in attack, particularly through Fernandes and Sesko, should prove decisive, though Fulham’s home form and set-piece threat will make it a close contest.
Best Bets:
- Manchester United Win & BTTS (+250)
- Over 2.5 Goals (-110)
- Fernandes Anytime Scorer (+150)
