Fulham vs Manchester United Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News |Premier League, January 26, 2025
Fulham vs Manchester United Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Sunday, Jan 26
- Kick-off Time: 07:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Craven Cottage, England
Manchester United will travel to Fulham for their 23rd game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Craven Cottage. The Cottagers will aim to continue with their stellar in the 2024/25 season and maintain their position in the top half of the table.
Hosts Fulham made their return to the Premier League last season and have made a remarkable start to their 2024/25 campaign. The arrival of Emile Smith Rowe this summer has brought a touch of creativity in the middle of the park. Fulham are currently occupying the 10th place with 33 points after 22 games. The Cottagers have tallied 78 shots, and 2,427 passes and maintained a 59% possession in their last five games. Raúl Jiménez is the top scorer with eight goals followed by Alex Iwobi with seven. Antonee Robinson leads the assists chart with a whopping nine to his name.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are desperate for three points as they are sitting 13th in the league table with 26 points after 22 games. It has been a disastrous campaign so far for the Red Devils. In the last five matches, Man United registered 67 shots, 2,032 passes and 51.9% possession. Amad Diallo has scored six goals followed by Bruno Fernandes with five this season. Both players are also leading the assists board with six each.
Fulham Team News
Fulham squad will be without the services of Kenny Tete who is struggling with his knee injury. Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson is sidelined with his hamstring injury whereas Sander Berge has returned to the starting lineup.
Manchester United Team News
As for the visiting side, the likes of Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro will not be fit for this tie. Players like Mason Mount (leg), Jonny Evans (muscle) and Luke Shaw (hamstring) still remain sidelined whereas Victor Lindelof has resumed training with the first team.
Fulham vs Manchester United Predicted Lineups
Fulham Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Traore; Jimenez
Defenders: Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson
Midfielders: Berge, Lukic
Forwards: Wilson, Smith Rowe, Traore; Jimenez
Manchester United Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: Onana
Defenders: Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez
Midfielders: Diallo, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot
Forwards: Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Fulham vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 92 times in the past, with Manchester United winning 57 of those games. Fulham have also won 15 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 20 games ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| August 16, 2024 | Manchester United 1-0 Fulham | Premier League |
| February 24, 2024 | Manchester United 1-2 Fulham | Premier League |
| November 04, 2023 | Fulham 0-1 Manchester United | Premier League |
| May 28, 2023 | Manchester United 2-1 Fulham | Premier League |
| March 19, 2023 | Manchester United 3-1 Fulham | FA Cup |
Key Players to Watch in Fulham vs Manchester United
Raul Jiménez (Fulham)
The Mexican forward struggled for consistency last season but has appeared to rediscover his form in the 2024/25 campaign. He has scored three goals in his last five appearances this season. Jimenez has bagged ten goals and two assists in 25 appearances across all competitions and has an xG of 2.90 from his last five games.
Amad Diallo (Manchester United)
Manchester United attacker Amad Diallo is one of the players thriving in Ruben Amorim’s setup and clinched his first hat-trick for the Red Devils last week. He has made 12 goal contributions in 20 Premier League games and had an xG of 2.18 in his past five games.
Fulham vs Manchester United Prediction
Fulham have made a decent start to the season but have won only once against the visitors in their last 18 meetings in the Premier League. The Cottagers have secured one victory alongside four draws in their last five games. They are coming off a 2-0 win over Leicester City and have managed only one win in their last four matches.
As for Manchester United, they have undergone a tumultuous period and lost their most recent game to Brighton in the Premier League. They are languishing in the second half of the table but their quest for finishing in the European spots still remains alive. Despite their recent slump, Manchester United are slight favorites in this matchup.
Predicted Score: Fulham 1-1 Manchester United
Where to Watch Fulham vs Manchester United Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Fancode |
FAQs
Q. When is Fulham vs Manchester United?
A. The Fulham vs Manchester United game will be played on 26th January at Craven Cottage.
Q. Where to watch Fulham vs Manchester United live for free?
A. The game between Fulham and Manchester United can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Fulham vs Manchester United?
A. The predicted score for Fulham vs Manchester United is 1-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Fulham vs Manchester United?
A. Both Fulham and Manchester United played 92 games. Manchester United have won 57 games while Fulham managed only 15 wins whereas the 20 other games ended in a draw.