Manchester United vs Fulham: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups – 1 February 2026
One of the fixtures of matchday 24 in the English Premier League will take place on Sunday at Old Trafford in Manchester, where the hosts Manchester United will take on Fulham. Here’s a bet on the outcome with promising odds for success.
Match preview
Under Carrick’s leadership, United have transformed – more aggressive, flexible, and confident. Victories over Manchester City and Arsenal are proof of a systematic approach, not just a stroke of luck, from the new manager. The club is currently in the top four and boasts the best form in the Premier League over the past six rounds.
The loss of Dorgu for 10 weeks is undoubtedly a blow, but Carrick has plenty of creative players at his disposal to fill the gap. Mbeumo, Fernandes, and Cunha remain key, while the defense, anchored by Maguire and Lisandro, has stabilized and looks formidable.
Fulham, under Marco Silva, are chasing European football and remain in the upper half of the table. Their win over Brighton last time out was their fourth in eight matches – the team has shaken off its inconsistency and learned how to grind out results.
The return of Iwobi and Bassey after AFCON has strengthened the squad, but defensive issues persist – six matches in a row without a clean sheet. Given United’s attacking power, the visitors are in for a real test. Still, Fulham know how to fight and certainly won’t go down without a battle.
Probable line-ups
- Manchester United: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Shaw, Mainoo, Casemiro, Diallo, Fernandes, Mbeumo, Cunha
- Fulham: Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Sessegnon, Berge, Iwobi, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze, Jimenez
Match facts and head-to-head
- Manchester United have won their last two Premier League matches in a row, beating the league leaders.
- Fulham have lost 19 of their last 20 Premier League games at Old Trafford.
- The first-round meeting at Craven Cottage ended in a 1-1 draw.
Prediction
United are in a great moment – riding a wave of victories and executing Carrick’s game plan to perfection, they look like clear favorites. Fulham have enough fighting spirit to put up a challenge, but their defense leaves too many gaps. The absences in the squad shouldn’t significantly impact the hosts, as the Red Devils’ attack is capable of breaking down any back line. We expect United to claim all three points at home.
