Manchester United are hoping to build on two excellent results as they take on Fulham in the Premier League this weekend.
- Date: 01/02/2026
- Kick-off: 2:00pm
- Location: Old Trafford, Stretford
United come into the round inside the top four and with one of the strongest attacking levels in the league. Across 23 Premier League games they have seen over 2.5 goals in 61% of fixtures, and they rank third in the division for games over 1.5 goals, with 87% of their league matches clearing that lower line. Their expected‑goals data shows xG for of 1.77 per match (1.92 at home) and xG against of 1.31 (1.22 at Old Trafford).
Fulham arrive with a reputation as BTTS specialists under Marco Silva. Across the 2025-26 Premier League season their games are averaging around 2.9 total goals, with BTTS landing in 65% of matches and over 2.5 goals in 55%, placing them firmly in the league’s upper half for goal‑rich fixtures. Fulham have scored in 85% of their matches overall and in 78% of their away games.
With Man United winning both of their last two games under Michael Carrick, while delivering very convincing performances agains the division's top two teams, they come into this game as heavy favourites. Fulham have beaten Man United only once in the last five head-to-head clashes between the two, so the odds are heavily favouring the home team.
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in three of both teams' last five games, while BTTS has occurred in four of both sides' last five. While Man United come into the game as heavy favourites, it should be an entertaining and competitive encounter.
Man United 3-1 Fulham
