Michael Carrick is off to a perfect start at Old Trafford. We expect that to continue against the Cottagers.
Best predictions for Manchester United vs Fulham
- Manchester United Moneyline @ -175 with bet365
- Both teams to score @ -134 with bet365
- Bryan Mbeumo to score or assist @ -163 with bet365
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Carrick goes three for three
After victories over Manchester City and Arsenal, confidence can’t get much higher for Manchester United. Michael Carrick has made an immediate impact at Old Trafford, and the squad have all the tools to progress even further. They’re favourites for the clash against Fulham this weekend, and for good reason.
However, United have been dealt a few setbacks. Patrick Dorgu is sidelined through injury, while Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee remain unavailable. Elsewhere, Noussair Mazraoui is back, but it’d be a surprise to see him start – why fix what’s not broken? Matheus Cunha is expected back in the XI, and he’s proven to be a real handful.
The Cottagers know they are capable of troubling the hosts. With players now rested and ready following the Africa Cup of Nations, Silva has more options at his disposal. This promises to be a tight affair in Manchester, but the hosts should have enough to get the job done.
- Manchester United vs Fulham Prediction 1: Manchester United Moneyline@ -175 with bet365
Fulham are still a threat
The Londoners coped pretty well without the likes of Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, and Calvin Bassey. Still, they are undoubtedly stronger with them back in the squad. They also have Harry Wilson in scintillating form – the home side will need to be wary of him. Fulham have only failed to score once in their last 14 competitive fixtures, so we can see them finding the net here.
United may have kept a clean sheet against City this month, but they’re by no means untouchable. No team in the Premier League has been involved in more games where both teams have scored (74%). On top of that, their opponents are sixth in the division when it comes to BTTS away from home.
- Manchester United vs Fulham Prediction 2: Both teams to score @ -134 with bet365
Mbeumo back with a bang
Bryan Mbeumo’s signing has proven to be a shrewd piece of business for the Red Devils. The Cameroon international has nine goals in his 19 matches so far, including one in each of his last two games. Taking his pre-AFCON form into account, Mbeumo has seven goals in 11 games.
There are plenty of goalscorers on the pitch, but the former Brentford man is a standout. With his intelligent movement and proven finishing ability, Fulham could find it hard to keep him quiet. United score plenty of goals, too. They're the third-highest scorers in the league, and their confidence will be sky-high right now.
We expect an exciting encounter at Old Trafford, with goals at both ends. While the hosts are favourites, the game could swing either way. Whatever happens, Mbeumo should have a big role to play.
- Manchester United vs Fulham Prediction 3: Bryan Mbeumo to score or assist @ -163 with bet365
Our analysis: Form of both teams
- Score prediction - Manchester United 2-1 Fulham
- Goalscorers Prediction - Manchester United: Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes - Fulham: Harry Wilson
Michael Carrick’s first two fixtures as interim manager of Manchester United have certainly turned heads. Victories over Manchester City and Arsenal have handed him the perfect start, and the Red Devils remain unbeaten in six Premier League games. United have a real chance of pushing for a top-four spot and could close the gap this weekend.
Fulham, meanwhile, are having a really solid season. They head to Old Trafford in seventh place and could climb even higher if things go their way this weekend. With five wins from their last eight league fixtures, Marco Silva’s men will be raring to go in Lancashire.
Probable lineups for Manchester United vs Fulham
Manchester United expected lineup: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Amad, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo
Fulham expected lineup: Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Berge, Cairney, Wilson, Smith-Rowe, Iwobi, Jimenez