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 |