Manchester United host Fulham at Old Trafford this Sunday afternoon as they fight for the top four. Interim boss Michael Carrick has enjoyed a perfect start with two massive victories against elite competition. The hosts are favorites, though Fulham often find ways to frustrate the league's best teams. Victory would help United tighten their grip on a Champions League spot for next season.
United possess huge momentum after recent triumphs over Manchester City and Arsenal. Winning those high-stakes matches moved the team up into fourth place in the standings. The squad is playing with intense energy despite missing key players like Patrick Dorgu. Carrick has introduced a clinical attacking style that yields goals on a regular basis. Their recent 2-1 victory at the Emirates highlighted this new offensive threat.
Fulham have established themselves as a very difficult side to break down for any opponent. They earned impressive draws against both Liverpool and Tottenham in recent weeks. Marco Silva’s men also defeated Chelsea during their latest run of successful games. The visitors often struggle away from home and lack consistent results on their travels. Losing Reiss Nelson to injury will likely slow down their dangerous counter-attacks.
Recent matches between these two clubs have been extremely competitive and close. The teams fought to a 1-1 draw during their last meeting in August. Fulham knocked United out of the FA Cup on penalties last March. United won 1-0 earlier in 2025 thanks to a late winning goal at Craven Cottage. Both sides understand how to make this particular fixture a tactical battle.
I’m backing Manchester United at 1.57. United have scored at least twice in 4 of their last 5 league games, while Fulham lost 4 of their last 6 away matches. The home side's attack has averaged 6 shots on target throughout this winning streak. The xG projection (2.13–1.22) supports a 2-1 finish.
