Manchester United vs Fulham prediction and betting tips on February 24, 2024
One of the matches in the 26th round of the English Premier League will take place on Saturday evening at Old Trafford, where Manchester United will face Fulham. Here's the prediction for the match from our site's experts.
Manchester United
Under the management of Erik ten Hag, the team has endured embarrassment in the Champions League, finishing last in their group, and also exiting the League Cup, which they won last season. In the league, the Red Devils currently occupy the sixth position after 25 rounds, amassing 44 points. Ten Hag's side sits five points adrift of the coveted fourth place, which secures a Champions League berth. Last weekend, Manchester United triumphed over Luton away with a 2-1 scoreline. This victory marked their fourth consecutive win, as Manchester United remains unbeaten in their last five matches.
Fulham
Fulham has always been known as a team that struggles to establish itself in the top flight. However, much has changed with the arrival of Marco Silva at the helm. Silva led the Cottagers to Championship victory in 2022, achieving the seemingly impossible by finishing in the upper half of the table. This season, Fulham made headlines by reaching the semi-finals of the League Cup, where they narrowly lost to Liverpool. In the previous round, Fulham suffered a 1-2 defeat at home against Aston Villa, although they managed a victory in three preceding matches, with two draws. With a nine-point cushion from the relegation zone, Fulham can breathe easy, not worrying about a potential survival battle.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Manchester United won the first-leg match in London with a 1-0 score, with the lone goal scored in the 90+1st minute.
- This victory marked Manchester United's fourth consecutive win in head-to-head meetings.
- The last time Fulham defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford was back in 2003, with a 0-1 scoreline, while they managed to secure a draw more recently in May 2021 (1-1).
Manchester United vs Fulham Prediction
Fulham hasn't been impressive in recent matches, while Manchester United has hit a good run of form. Our bet for this match is "Manchester United to Win" with odds of 1.60.
