surebets.bet

Updated March 2, 2025

Manchester United VS Fulham - Prediction

TL;DR

Defending champions Manchester United are back in action in the FA Cup when they welcome Fulham FC tomorrow in the 5th round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford. I...

Manchester United VS Fulham - Prediction

Affiliate disclosure: SureBets may earn a commission when readers use some links. Our editorial pages should still show restrictions, key terms, and safer gambling context.

Defending champions Manchester United are back in action in the FA Cup when they welcome Fulham FC tomorrow in the 5th round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford. It's been a very difficult season for the Red Devils, but the FA Cup is A great chance for them to win a trophy. Manchester United had a difficult test in their last FA Cup game against Leicester City, defeating the Foxes in the dying moment. However, there is no time for the Red Devils to think about the previous Match as they have to secure a win over Fulham tomorrow at Old Trafford to progress to the next round. But Fulham can be a Great threat to the Red Devils as the visitors are comparatively in a better position than Manchester United in the league table. Fulham stand in 9th in the point table with nine points ahead of Manchester United, who are in 14th in the standing. Let's see whether Ruben Amorim can take his side to the next round by defeating Fulham.

Stats&Facts

  • Manchester United has advanced in their last nine FA Cup matches against Fulham, with their only loss in this fixture being a 2-1 defeat in the 1908 quarter-finals.
  • In their last 21 encounters across all competitions, Manchester United has only lost once to Fulham, securing 17 wins and 3 Draws.
  • Fulham is facing the FA Cup holders for the fourth time. In the previous three instances, they Were eliminated by the Cup holders.
  • Man United have successfully advanced from their last 14 FA Cup fifth-round matches since a 1-0 loss to Liverpool in 2005-06.
  • Fulham aim to make it to the FA Cup quarter-finals for the second time in three seasons.

Team News

Man United's new signing Patrick Dorgu received a red card in the last league game against Ipswich Town. As a result, he will miss the FA Cup game tomorrow due to a three-game domestic ban. Meanwhile, Man United have a long injury list, including Lisandro Martinez, Amad Diallo, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo, Toby Collyer, Tom Heaton, and Altay Bayindir. There is doubt about Alejander Garnacho, but Rubem Amorim hopes to get him fit ahead of the match. As for Fulham, Sasa Lusic is eligible to play despite his ban in the Premier League. However, Smith Rowe is uncertain as he picked up an ankle injury during the league game against Crystal Palace last week. None of Reiss Nelson, Harry Wilson, and Kenny Tete recovered for tomorrow's game. Possible Lineup for Man United: Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Maguire; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dalot; Garnacho, Fernandes; Zirkzee Possible Lineup for Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Traore, Pereira, Iwobi; Muniz

Prediction: Man United 2-2 Fulham (Man United win on Penalties)

Manchester United have a strong record against Fulham across all competitions. The Red Devils have won both of their league games this season against Fulham. Yet we expect an intense game between the two sides, as Manchester United have been very unpredictable throughout the season. The defense has been shaky for Man United, so they can concede goals anytime. As a result, we are expecting a draw, which will take the match into penalties where Man United have a better chance to win the match.

Betfair Odds

Man United: 2.48 Draw: 3.43 Fulham: 2.79 Visit BFB247 to get real-time Betfair Odds and an exclusive 2.5% commission on winning bets!

Related reading