Fulham vs Man United Predictions, Betting Tips & Match Preview

Joe Vaughan 03 Mar 2026
  • Fulham and Manchester United will hope to register their first wins of the new Premier League season when they face each other at Craven Cottage on Sunday (KO 16:30).

    The Cottagers salvaged a 1-1 draw against Brighton on the opening weekend, while the Red Devils lost 1-0 to Arsenal, but they did produce a performance that suggests they could perform at a higher level this season.

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Fulham vs Man United Predictions

  • Full Time Result: Man United Win
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • Both Teams To Score: Yes
  • Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
  • First Goalscorer: Matheus Cunha

Fulham vs Man United Tips

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Why We’re Backing Man United Win & BTTS @ 3/1 with Sky Bet

  • Man Utd finally gave their fans something to enjoy when they faced Arsenal last week, even in defeat. The Red Devils registered 22 shots against one of the best teams in the league.
  • United had seven shots on target compared to Arsenal’s three, and they should find it easier to break down Fulham.
  • Man Utd have won on their last eight visits to Craven Cottage, with the hosts losing five of their previous eight at home in the Premier League.
  • Both teams have scored in seven of the last 10 meetings between the pair.

Why We’re Backing Matheus Cunha to Score First @ 7/1 with Bet365

  • United forward Matheus Cunha registered four shots in Sunday’s clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford.
  • Three of Cunha’s efforts forced Gunners goalkeeper David Raya into a save.
  • The former Wolves man has a solid record against Fulham at Craven Cottage, having scored three goals on his last two visits to the stadium.
  • The 26-year-old linked up well with fellow United new boy Bryan Mbeumo, while the addition of Benjamin Sesko in attack should give Cunha more freedom as he looks to score his first goal for the club.
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Fulham Form/Stats

  • Fulham had the 11th best home record in the Premier League last season, picking up 26 points from 19 games.
  • The Cottagers won all three of their pre-season games, scoring eight goals in the process.
  • Marco Silva’s side scored 27 goals at home last season at Craven Cottage.

Manchester United Form/Stats

  • Man Utd only won four of their 19 away games last season in the Premier League.
  • The Red Devils have lost their last four competitive fixtures in all competitions.
  • Man Utd are unbeaten in three games against Fulham.

Player to Watch

Matheus Cunha earned his move to Old Trafford after scoring 15 league goals for Wolves in 33 appearances last season.

The striker has scored three goals on his last two visits to Craven Cottage to face Fulham and he looked razor sharp on his competitive debut against Arsenal.

Cunha should improve this week if Sesko starts, and United’s front three, that also includes Mbeumo, could be deadly this season.

Fulham vs Man United Head-to-Head Record

Man Utd have avoided defeat in their last three games against Fulham.

United have only lost one of their last 22 matches against the Cottagers.

Both teams to score has landed in seven of the previous 10 games between the two teams.

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