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Round 5 - Premier League

Fulham FC VS Manchester United FC

Craven Cottage

20 September, 2026

Overview:

Fulham at home against Manchester United in a Premier League round 5 fixture projects as a closely contested match, with Fulham carrying solid possession-based traits and United likely holding the stronger overall squad quality. Fulham’s recent data shows a mid-table profile with moderate scoring output and a defensive record that can be vulnerable under pressure, while their home style and ability to compete with stronger sides make a draw or narrow away win the most plausible outcomes.[1][6][7][18]

Recent H2H results: Man United edge recent meetings

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Manchester United FC.
Fulham are likely to keep a compact mid-block, use possession patiently, and look for wing play and set pieces, while Manchester United should target faster transitions and exploit Fulham’s weaker defensive phases. Fulham’s lower pressing numbers suggest they may defend deeper, which can reduce space but also invite sustained pressure from United.[1][17][18]
Fulham’s home competitiveness supports a draw chance, but United’s greater attacking ceiling and overall quality slightly tilt the balance toward the away side. The match state could matter heavily: if Fulham score first, the draw probability rises; if United score first, their win probability improves significantly.[1][7][18]

Last Update: 02-08-2026

Stats:

Fulham FC Manchester United FC
Expected Possession
49 52
Average Goals Per Match
1 1.5
Win Probability
28 44
Position Team Won Drawn Lost Points
1 Arsenal 26 7 5 85
2 Man City 23 9 6 78
3 Man United 20 11 7 71
4 Aston Villa 19 8 11 65
5 Liverpool 17 9 12 60
6 Bournemouth 13 18 7 57
7 Sunderland 14 12 12 54
8 Brighton Hove 14 11 13 53
9 Brentford 14 11 13 53
10 Chelsea 14 10 14 52
11 Fulham 15 7 16 52
12 Newcastle 14 7 17 49
13 Everton 13 10 15 49
14 Leeds United 11 14 13 47
15 Crystal Palace 11 12 15 45
16 Nottingham 11 11 16 44
17 Tottenham 10 11 17 41
18 West Ham 10 9 19 39
19 Burnley 4 10 24 22
20 Wolverhampton 3 11 24 20
Name Club Country Matches Goals Assists
E. Haaland MCI NOR 36 27 8
T. Rodrigues BRE BRA 38 22 1
A. Semenyo MCI GHA 37 17 4
O. Watkins AVL ENG 37 16 3

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