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| Manchester United vs Fulham | 16.08.24, 8:00 PM GMT+1 |
| Manchester United odds | 1.57 |
| Fulham odds | 5.15 |
| Draw | 4.44 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 1.49/2.44 |
The Red Devils kick off the new Premier League season on Friday, as Manchester United welcome Fulham to the Theatre of Dreams.
Erik ten Hag’s long-term future at the club was questioned at the end of last season, but he was offered an improved deal after a two-week review. However, the Dutchman will need to make a quick start to the new season, as the Red Devils look to improve on their eighth-place finish last term.
United’s pre-season has seen mixed results, but it is worth remembering before making a Manchester United vs Fulham prediction that they have been without many of their international stars and their two most recent signings Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.
In the Community Shield match against Manchester City, several key players joined the squad after their vacation, including Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, and Bruno Fernandes. All of them played well and are likely to be in the starting lineup for the match against Fulham.
However Manchester United will be without the injured players Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, and Rasmus Hojlund. Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire may also miss the match.
| Recent Form (all competitions, most recent first) | D-L-L-W-L |
| Key Players to Watch | Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho. |
| Team Strengths | Have looked sharp in the final third of the field in recent pre-season matches. |
| Team Weaknesses | Left-back is a concerning area with Luke Shaw out injured. |
The Cottagers secured a famous win at Old Trafford last season, but they will be massive outsiders when making a Manchester United vs Fulham prediction this weekend.
Marco Silva’s side have lost two of their most important players this summer, and there are fears that they could drop into a battle to secure their top-flight status at the wrong end of the standings.
However, Fulham will at least take confidence from their recent pre-season outings after winning two of their latest three. Emile Smith Rowe could be a vitally important player for the Cottagers this season after completing his move from Arsenal. But, they will likely still need to bring in a number nine before the deadline.
| Recent Form (all competitions, most recent first) | W-L-W-W-L |
| Key Players to Watch | Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi |
| Team Strengths | Exciting players in the wide areas |
| Team Weaknesses | No natural goal scorer in the number nine position |
United have won three of their last four matches against Fulham, with the only victory for the Cottagers coming in this exact fixture last term. However, that remains Fulham’s only win in their last 18 matches against the Red Devils across all competitions.
Defensive injuries plagued United’s progression under ten Hag last summer, meaning that there will be huge excitement surrounding the incoming transfer of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.
The Dutchman is expected to be registered in time to play in United’s opening match of the season, and he boasts the stats that highlight that he is an excellent signing. The defender averaged 0.8 tackles per game last term, and made an average of 2.7 clearances per match.
Fulham played with defensive tactics in their rare win at Old Trafford last season, and it’s unlikely that they will sway too far away from the same setup this weekend.
United have often struggled to break down opposing defences that sit deep, even with the excellent attacking qualities boasted by Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho. Therefore, it could be a nervy opening night at the Theatre of Dreams, with United being forced to be patient to make the breakthrough against Marco Silva’s side.
United’s season started with a nervy success against Wolves last term, and a similar performance and result could follow against the Cottagers on Friday.
The Red Devils looked much better in the Community Shield against Man City last weekend, but they were still incredibly wasteful in the final third of the field. Therefore, the preference for our Manchester United vs Fulham prediction is for the Red Devils to win by the odd goal.
As well as de Ligt making his United debut, it is expected that Noussair Mazraoui could be thrust in from the start.
The Moroccan full-back has a good chance to get booked on his debut, as he will likely come up against Adama Traore, who has enjoyed a fine pre-season for Fulham.
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