The Premier League Round 24 clash between Man United vs Fulham will take place at Old Trafford, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 IST on Sunday, 1 February 2026.
Manchester United return home looking to solidify their top-four position, while Fulham arrive in confident form, sitting 7th despite underlying metrics suggesting some overperformance. With cool winter conditions expected (8°C), this encounter promises a tactical battle between United’s controlled possession game and Fulham’s efficient attacking transitions.
Match Overview – Man United vs Fulham
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Manchester United vs Fulham |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Round | Round 24 |
| Date & Kick-Off | Sunday, 1 February 2026 – 19:30 IST |
| Venue | Old Trafford |
| Location | Manchester, England |
| Capacity | 76,212 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | 8°C – Cool |
Match Insight: Fulham are 7th in the table but rank only 15th in the xG standings, overperforming expected points by +7.5, which may be difficult to sustain away from home.
Season So Far Comparison – Man United vs Fulham
| Statistic | Manchester United | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 4th | 7th |
| Wins | 10 | 10 |
| Draws | 8 | 4 |
| Losses | 5 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 41 | 32 |
| Avg Goals per Match | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Avg Goals Conceded | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| xG (Expected Goals) | 41.32 | 25.7 |
| xG per 90 | 1.80 | 1.12 |
| Clean Sheets | 3 | 5 |
United’s xG numbers closely mirror their actual goal output, indicating consistency, while Fulham’s lower xG suggests they have relied heavily on efficiency rather than sustained chance creation.
Recent Form Guide – Man United vs Fulham
Manchester United – Last 5 Premier League Matches
| Matchweek | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Wolves (H) | D 1–1 |
| 20 | Leeds (A) | D 1–1 |
| 21 | Burnley (A) | D 2–2 |
| 22 | Man City (H) | W 2–0 |
| 23 | Arsenal (A) | L 2–3 |
Fulham – Last 5 Premier League Matches
| Matchweek | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Crystal Palace (A) | D 1–1 |
| 20 | Liverpool (H) | D 2–2 |
| 21 | Chelsea (H) | W 2–1 |
| 22 | Leeds (A) | W 1–0 |
| 23 | Brighton (H) | W 2–1 |
Head-to-Head – Man United vs Fulham
Overall Meetings (37 played)
| Team | Total Wins | Home Wins | Away Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 26 | 14 | 12 | 7 |
| Fulham | 4 | 2 | 2 | – |
Recent Head-to-Head Results
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2025 | Fulham | 1–1 | Man United |
| 26 Jan 2025 | Fulham | 0–1 | Man United |
| 16 Aug 2024 | Man United | 1–0 | Fulham |
| 24 Feb 2024 | Man United | 1–2 | Fulham |
| 04 Nov 2023 | Fulham | 0–1 | Man United |
United have won three of the last five meetings, including the most recent match at Old Trafford.
Top Scorers to Watch
- Manchester United: Bryan Mbeumo – 8 goals, 1 assist (18 matches)
- Fulham: Harry Wilson – 8 goals, 4 assists (22 matches)
Mbeumo’s direct running and finishing have been key to United’s attack, while Wilson remains Fulham’s most reliable creative outlet.
Predicted Lineups – Man United vs Fulham
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
Senne Lammens – Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw – Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo – Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha – Bryan Mbeumo
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
Bernd Leno – Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson – Alex Iwobi, Sander Berge – Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe, Kevin – Raúl Jiménez
Unavailable Players
| Team | Players Out |
|---|---|
| Manchester United | Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu, Joshua Zirkzee |
| Fulham | Oscar Bobb, Samuel Chukwueze, Kenny Tete, Sasa Lukic, Rodrigo Muniz |
Statistical Projection – Man United vs Fulham
| Metric | Man United | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 55% | 20% |
| Draw Probability | 25% | — |
| Expected Possession | 55–60% | 40–45% |
| Shots on Target | 5–7 | 3–4 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.7–2.1 | 0.9–1.2 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 35% | 20% |
| Most Likely Scorer | Mbeumo | Wilson |
✅ Final Score Prediction
Manchester United 2–1 Fulham
Likely Scorers
- Bryan Mbeumo
- Bruno Fernandes
- Harry Wilson
United’s superior xG profile, home advantage, and midfield control should eventually tell, though Fulham’s efficiency suggests they can keep the contest tight.
Confidence Levels
- Manchester United Win: 55%
- Draw: 25%
- Fulham Win: 20%
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Suggested Tips (Informational Only)
- Manchester United to Win
- Over 2.0 Total Goals
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Anytime Scorer: Bryan Mbeumo
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