At the iconic Craven Cottage, the London stadium on the banks of the River Thames, Fulham and Manchester United are both chasing their first victory in the fixture valid for Matchday 2 of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Manchester United didn’t start the league in the best way: the Red Devils opened their campaign with a 1-0 home defeat against Arsenal, one of the main contenders for the Premier League title. Despite the loss, Amorim’s men dominated the match, conceding only due to a goalkeeper’s error. The overall performance, especially from new signings Cunha and Mbeuno, gives fans hope for a season of redemption after last year’s disappointing 15th place. With no European competitions and only one fixture per week, distractions at Old Trafford come mainly from the transfer market, with players like Rasmus Hojlund and André Onana linked with possible moves in the final days of the window. Fulham, who finished 11th in last season’s Premier League, come into this clash after salvaging a late draw away at Brighton thanks to Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz, himself recently surrounded by transfer rumors. Marco Silva’s men, heading into a Portuguese tactical derby against Ruben Amorim, aim to capitalize on home advantage and United’s struggles away from Old Trafford to put more points on the board. Until further reinforcements arrive from the market, the Cottagers have one clear goal: start strong to avoid being dragged into the relegation battle.

Fulham's Recent Form and Key Stats

After a solid pre-season in which they defeated Nottingham Forest, Al-Ittihad, and Eintracht Frankfurt, Fulham opened the Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw away at Brighton. Including friendlies, the Cottagers are on a four-match unbeaten run, averaging 2.25 goals scored and just 1 conceded per match.

However, Fulham’s home form was a weakness last season. They ended the 2024/25 Premier League losing their last three at Craven Cottage against Chelsea, Everton, and Manchester City. For this match against Manchester United, Marco Silva will be without left-backs Antonee Robinson and Ryan Sessegnon, the latter still doubtful. In attack, it’s a close battle between Raul Jimenez and Rodrigo Muniz for the starting spot.

Manchester United's Recent Form and Key Stats

Manchester United, after a fairly positive pre-season, suffered a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the opening round of the Premier League. Looking at official matches only, the Red Devils have managed just one win and four defeats in their last five, averaging only 0.4 goals scored and 1 conceded per game. Clearly, their attacking numbers must improve quickly.

Away from Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim’s side have won just one of their last eight Premier League matches, losing five and drawing two, with only one clean sheet. To reverse this trend, the Portuguese coach—still without Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez—will rely once again on the attacking trio of Sesko, Cunha, and Mbeuno, brought in this summer for around €225 million.

Fulham vs Manchester United Prediction and Tactical Overview

Both Fulham and Manchester United are motivated to secure their first win of the season, which suggests an open and entertaining game with goals on both sides.

Both teams have recently been scoring but also conceding frequently. Fulham have seen both teams score in five of their last seven matches, while Manchester United have done so in four of their last five.

This points to two sides with decent offensive potential—especially United—but with fragile defenses under pressure. History also leans towards the same outcome: seven of the last ten head-to-head clashes between Fulham and Manchester United ended with both teams finding the net.

• Fulham vs Manchester United Prediction from BetMines: Both teams to score at least one goal at 57% probability
  
  
• Fulham vs Manchester United Prediction from BetMines: At least one team not to score at 43% probability

Probable Lineups Fulham vs Manchester United

FULHAM (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Bassey; Berge, Lukic; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Muniz. Coach: Marco Silva

MANCHESTER UNITED (3-4-2-1): Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu; Cunha, Mbeuno; Sesko. Coach: Ruben Amorim