Manchester United vs Fulham Predictions

Manchester United will welcome Fulham to Old Trafford on March 2, 2025, in a critical FA Cup fifth-round matchup, pitting Rúben Amorim’s Red Devils against Marco Silva’s in-form Cottagers. Manchester United, projected to sit 12th in the Premier League with around 28 points from 27 matches as of March 1, 2025, are coming off a 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over Leicester City (Feb 15, 2025), desperate to defend their title amidst a faltering league campaign. Fulham, expected to be 8th with approximately 38 points, arrive buoyed by a 2-1 league win over Wolverhampton Wanderers (Feb 25, 2025), aiming to capitalize on United’s vulnerabilities. This expert prediction analyzes team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Manchester United vs Fulham in this FA Cup showdown?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Manchester United

2024/25 Record (Projected as of Mar 1): 8W, 4D, 15L (28 points, 12th in Premier League)
Latest Result: 2-1 win vs. Leicester City (FA Cup, Feb 15, 2025)
Home Form: 6W, 1D, 6L (20 goals scored, 18 conceded)

Manchester United have struggled mightily in the Premier League, but their recent 2-1 FA Cup victory over Leicester City—thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Joshua Zirkzee—offers a glimmer of hope as of March 1, 2025. Projected at 28 points from 27 league matches, their last home league win—a 3-2 thriller against Ipswich Town (Feb 26, 2025)—shows resilience despite a patchy record. At home, they’ve averaged 1.54 goals scored and 1.38 conceded per game, reflecting defensive frailties that Fulham could exploit, though their cup pedigree remains a factor.

Fulham

2024/25 Record (Projected as of Mar 1): 11W, 5D, 11L (38 points, 8th in Premier League)
Latest Result: 2-1 win vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (Feb 25, 2025)
Away Form: 6W, 4D, 3L (19 goals scored, 15 conceded)

Fulham have been a surprise package, projected at 38 points from 27 league matches as of March 1, 2025. Their 2-1 victory over Wolves, with goals from Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon, marked their fourth win in five games across all competitions (4W, 0D, 1L), including a 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over Wigan Athletic (Feb 15, 2025). On the road, they’ve averaged 1.46 goals scored and 1.15 conceded per game, showcasing attacking consistency that could trouble United’s shaky defense.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

Overall Record: Manchester United 57W, Fulham 15W, 20D (92 meetings since 1923)
Recent Meetings:

• Jan 25, 2025: Fulham 0-1 Manchester United (Premier League)

• Aug 16, 2024: Manchester United 1-0 Fulham (Premier League)

• Feb 24, 2024: Manchester United 1-2 Fulham (Premier League)

Key Trend: Manchester United have won 7 of the last 9 meetings; 3 of the last 5 H2Hs saw under 2.5 goals.

Manchester United have historically dominated, with their 1-0 league win in January 2025 at Craven Cottage—courtesy of a Bruno Fernandes goal—continuing their edge. Fulham’s 2-1 upset at Old Trafford in February 2024, led by Alex Iwobi’s late strike, shows they can compete, but United’s home record against Fulham is formidable (W14-D1-L2 in the last 17). Matches have averaged 2.2 goals in their last five encounters, hinting at a tight contest.

Key Players to Watch

Manchester United

• Bruno Fernandes (MID): 7 goals, 8 assists in 2024/25; United’s captain and clutch performer.

• Joshua Zirkzee (FWD): 5 goals; emerging striker with finishing flair.

• André Onana (GK): 5 clean sheets; key despite defensive lapses.

Fulham

• Rodrigo Muniz (FWD): 8 goals in 2024/25; Fulham’s top scorer and in-form striker.

• Alex Iwobi (MID): 5 goals, 4 assists; creative force with pace.

• Bernd Leno (GK): 6 clean sheets; vital for road resilience.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Manchester United’s 3-4-2-1 (1.33 goals per game in PL) under Amorim relies on Fernandes’ playmaking and Zirkzee’s finishing, testing Fulham’s defense (1.33 goals conceded per game). Fulham’s 4-2-3-1 (1.59 goals per game) thrives on Muniz’s movement and Iwobi’s flair, exploiting United’s backline (1.67 goals conceded per game). United’s Patrick Dorgu (suspended) and injuries to Amad Diallo, Luke Shaw, and Kobbie Mainoo thin their squad, while Fulham’s Emile Smith Rowe (doubtful, ankle) could affect their lineup. Old Trafford’s 74,000 fans will push United, but Fulham’s recent road form adds intrigue.

Prediction: Manchester United vs Fulham

Our Prediction: Fulham to Win 2-1

TIP 2: Both Team to Score - yes