Manchester United vs Fulham Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League
by Sridhar in Premier League Predictions
After hectic transfer activity raised the hopes of its fans, Manchester United will start their Premier League campaign against mid-table regulars Fulham. This match at Old Trafford will be played on Friday, with a likely prediction of goals for both the Red Devils and the Cottagers.
United started the season with a defeat in the Community Shield after a poor run in the friendlies. After a disastrous 2023–24 season that saw them finish eighth, the Red Devils are desperate to prove their worth. The change in backroom staff has also raised hopes among the fans that the hosts are finally ready to be back where they belong.
Erik ten Hag will be under pressure to deliver, and so will the new signings across the pitch. As for Fulham, they have had to make do with the departure of their midfield maestro, Palhinha. That shouldn’t take anything away from the threat they present. Can this season opener deliver a thriller at Old Trafford? Let’s take a closer look.
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The Best Betting Odds for Manchester United v Fulham Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.03 | 17 | 451 |
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1.83 | 2.87 | 4.5 |
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1.03 | 15 | 401 |
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1.03 | 15 | 401 |
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1.62 | 4.4 | 5.25 |
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1.62 | 4.24 | 5 |
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1.02 | 12 | 100 |
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1.58 | 4.44 | 5.15 |
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1.57 | 4.6 | 5.4 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Manchester United and Fulham?
Our prediction for the Manchester United vs Fulham match is: Both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 16/08/2024 between Manchester United and Fulham in Premier League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 44.69% for a win of Manchester United against Fulham with odds of 1.83 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Manchester United vs Fulham is 17.96% with odds of 17 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 37.35% chance ⭐ for a win of Fulham vs Manchester United with odds of 451 at Bet365.
Manchester United - Fulham Prediction and Best Odds:
| Manchester United Fulham Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United wins | 44.69% | 1.83 at Ladbrokes |
| Over 2.5 goals | 56.24% | 2.16 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 55.83% | 1.62 at Bet365 |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Manchester United | 15.74% | 5 at Bet365 |
Manchester United vs Fulham Form
Manchester United and Fulham's standings in the Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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12
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4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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14
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3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 |
Manchester United and Fulham Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Aug 2024 - Community Shield
3 Aug 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
31 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
27 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Aug 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
5 Aug 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
2 Aug 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
19 May 2024 - Premier League
11 May 2024 - Premier League
4 May 2024 - Premier League
Manchester United against Fulham : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
17 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
24 Feb 2024 - Premier League
4 Nov 2023 - Premier League
28 May 2023 - Premier League
19 Mar 2023 - FA Cup
13 Nov 2022 - Premier League
18 May 2021 - Premier League
Manchester United - Fulham: Form Analysis
Manchester United were beaten in the Community Shield by Manchester City via penalties after the game ended 1-1 in regular time. It could have been a better result if they had hung on to the lead given by Alejandro Garnacho in the 82nd minute.
United have struggled in the pre-season.
That is evident in their results, as they lost three of the five friendlies before the loss in the Community Shield. With so much hanging on their performances this season, United can’t afford a slow start to the campaign. Fulham played three friendlies in pre-season preparation, winning two and losing once.
The Cottagers are depleted by the departure of midfield general Joao Palhinha over the summer, as he joined Bayern Munich. They are likely to miss his midfield mastery, but the signing of Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal is bound to raise some interest among the fans.
United finished eighth last season, while Fulham had to settle for 13th, although they flirted with a top-ten finish for a few weeks. Both teams are looking for improvements in their positions, which means a good start is something they would be gunning for.
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Manchester United against Fulham Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
V. Lindelof
L. Shaw
T. Malacia
L. Yoro
W. Fish
MidfielderM. Mount
ForwardR. Hojlund
Manchester United & Fulham Squad Analysis
Even in the new season, Manchester United continue to be ravaged by injuries. New signing Leny Yoro has been ruled out for three months after injuring himself in the off-season. There are doubts over Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof too, with the pair likely to be out of this match.
Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui could make their debuts for United.
That’s largely because of the injuries sweeping the team, as Luke Shaw is also set to miss the start of the season. Fulham, on the other hand, have no injury concerns and have a fully fit squad available for this trip.
The Cottagers will have to find a replacement for their midfield anchor, Palhinha, who left the club in the summer to join Bayern Munich. Sasa Lukic could be the player replacing him.
New signing Emile Smith Rowe is likely to fancy a role in the midfield as Fulham look to stun United for the second successive game.
Manchester United - Fulham Key Points
- Both teams scored in six of the last seven matches between Fulham and Manchester United
- United conceded goals in five of their last six matches
- Fulham have scored in each of their last three friendlies
- In four of United’s last five home league matches, there have been goals scored by both teams
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Our Manchester United vs Fulham Prediction
Manchester United have high hopes ahead of the start of the season as their new-look squad begins the charge. Injuries continue to threaten their chances, though, as key players in the defense are still out of action. The Red Devils have made some good signings over the last few weeks, but it remains to be seen if that can be enough to keep Fulham at bay. The Cottagers won 2-1 at this venue last season, but repeating the feat could be a step too far. They can indeed find goals here, and that’s why our Manchester United vs Fulham prediction is for both teams to score goals.
Manchester United vs Fulham - Other Interesting Predictions
Alex Iwobi to score
Alex Iwobi scored Fulham’s winner when the sides last met in the Premier League. He also scored in the previous season against the Red Devils when playing for Everton. Iwobi can join a select group of players who have scored in three successive seasons against United. The forward has scored once in the friendlies and will hope to get on the score sheet at Old Trafford. Back him to score a goal.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Manchester United Fulham
| Manchester United vs Fulham | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United wins | 1.62 | 1.03 | -36.4% |
| Draw | 4 | 17 | +325.0% |
| Fulham wins | 5 | 451 | +8,920.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Manchester United is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 36.4% since opening
- The probability of this result was 61.7% and is now 97.1% (35.4%)
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Manchester United vs Fulham match : Frequently asked questions
This Manchester United vs Fulham Premier League match will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event channel in the UK. The Sky Go App will be streaming the action live.
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