Fulham vs Manchester United: Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

• Fixture: Fulham vs Manchester United

• Date: Sunday, 24 August 2025

• Kick-off: 16:30 BST

• Venue: Craven Cottage

A 1-1 draw against Brighton away from home on the opening day showed resilience from the home side. However, they have struggled against top-tier teams at times in recent seasons. 

Manchester United suffered a 1-0 home loss to Arsenal in the opening gameweek. The Red Devils had chances to take something from the game against the Gunners, but failed to convert them. Ruben Amorim’s team will need to be more clinical to take anything from this encounter. 

The match could see Fulham looking to exploit any early nerves from Manchester United, aiming to frustrate them and catch them on the counter. 

However, United's ability to bounce back from a loss will be put to the test. Expect a closely contested match where both teams will have their moments, but United's quality might just see them through.

Match Prediction: Fulham 1-2 Manchester United

The Cottagers claimed a respectable 1-1 draw at Brighton on the opening weekend of the Premier League campaign. However, the team from south-west London ended last season with three home defeats in the top flight, so they will be looking to improve in their first home league game of the season. 

This could impact their approach against Manchester United, where they might need to be more defensively solid and look for opportunities on the break. Their performance against Brighton could give them the belief they need to challenge United, though. 

Recent Premier League Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)

The 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal shows that the Red Devils could be vulnerable, but there were positives in the defeat, as many of the team put in bright performances. However, the Arsenal defeat may affect their confidence going into this encounter. They will need to start strong and maintain their focus throughout the match to secure a win.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Arsenal (H)

Historically, Manchester United have had the upper hand against Fulham, winning three out of the last five encounters. However, Fulham have shown they can compete, securing a draw in their last meeting, which suggests this match could be closely contested.

Recent Results (All competitions)

• Manchester United 1-1 Fulham (02 Mar 2025)

• Fulham 0-1 Manchester United (26 Jan 2025)

• Manchester United 1-0 Fulham (16 Aug 2024)

• Manchester United 1-2 Fulham (24 Feb 2024)

• Fulham 0-1 Manchester United (04 Nov 2023)

• Antonee Robinson (Knee) - Doubt

• Ryan Sessegnon (Muscle) - Doubt

• Lisandro Martínez  (Cruciate ligament) - Out

• Noussair Mazraoui (Knock) - Doubt

• Leno, Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Bassey, Berge, Lukic, Wilson, King, Iwobi, Jiménez

Fulham's predicted lineup suggests a balanced approach, with a focus on maintaining a solid defence while utilising the pace and creativity of Wilson and Iwobi in attack. Their recent form suggests they may look to absorb pressure and counterattack against Manchester United.

• Bayındır, Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Dalot, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu, Mount, Mbeumo, Cunha

Manchester United's predicted lineup places a strong emphasis on midfield control, with Fernandes and Casemiro aiming to dictate the tempo of the game. Their season opener suggests they need to be more clinical in front of goal to secure a victory against a resilient Fulham side.

• Alex Iwobi vs Bruno Fernandes: Iwobi's creativity will be crucial for Fulham, but he'll need to outshine Fernandes, who is the heartbeat of United's midfield.

• Harry Wilson vs Diogo Dalot: Wilson's pace and directness could pose problems for Dalot, who will need to be at his best defensively.

• Josh King (Fulham): King's ability to bring others into the game could be key for Fulham's attacking transitions.

• Matheus Cunha (Manchester United): Cunha's recent form and ability to score crucial goals could make him the difference for United in this match.

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Odds and market details are accurate as of the time of publication.