- The Fulham vs Man United prediction article for 2026/27 Premier League breaks down form, key players, odds and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The two sides will lock horns on Sunday September 20 at Craven Cottage.
- Kick off set for 6:30pm EAT.
Floundering Manchester United will be seeking to get back on the right foot on Sunday evening when they visit a winless Fulham at Craven Cottage in Round 5 of the Premier League.
The Red Devils travel in a very shambolic and stressful familiar situation, as they currently sit 13th in the table under heavy scrutiny, with pressure mounting on head coach Michael Carrick.
The Red Devils are reeling from back-to-back collapses at Old Trafford, including a 1-0 Manchester derby defeat to 10-man City and an embarrassing midweek exit from the EFL Cup after squandering a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton.
Now, the sorry 20-time league title champions will be looking to bounce back as soon as possible before the league breaks for a three-week international break.
ALSO READ: Manchester United: Fixtures, Results, Standings, Squad & Latest News
While United are going through a hot-and-cold spell, for Fulham, it is more about the pain and pressure their opponents are enduring, as they currently sit 18th in the league with just a single point.
Alvaro Arbeloa’s men enter the weekend with wind in their sails following a gritty 0-0 draw away at Anfield and a frantic 3-2 victory over West Ham United in the EFL Cup.
The Cottagers have been defensively vulnerable but will hope their home support can expose a fragile visiting side.
Therefore, they will be looking for nothing short of their first win of the season and another opportunity to cause an upset against the United side.
CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME NOW!
What time does the Fulham vs Manchester United match kick off?
The two sides will meet on Sunday, September 20, at Craven Cottage, with kick-off set for 6:30pm East Africa Time.
Fulham vs Man United team news
Manchester United trio Manuel Ugarte (knee), Tom Heaton (thigh), Matthijs de Ligt (back) and Amad Diallo (ankle) are all missing until after the international break.
Carlos Baleba could potentially make his debut, while Luke Shaw might be in line to return after missing the last three games. If he does feature at Craven Cottage, it will be his 300th Premier League appearance.
Fulham boss Arbeloa is also dealing with full-back concerns, as Kenny Tete is out due to concussion protocol after taking a ball to the face at Anfield last weekend.
Tete joins Tom Cairney (knee) as one of Fulham’s two confirmed absentees for Gameweek Five, but Ryan Sessegnon is on the verge of returning from a groin problem and will undergo a late fitness test.
Fulham vs Man United predicted lineups
- Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Affengruber, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Charles; Bobb, King, Iwobi; Garcia
- Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Mainoo, Tielemans; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
Fulham vs Manchester United head-to-head record and recent meetings
Fulham have failed to win any of their last 10 Premier League home games against Manchester United (D2, L8), a run that dates back to a pair of consecutive victories over them at Craven Cottage in 2009.
United have lost just one of their last 21 Premier League meetings with Fulham (W16, D4), falling to a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford in February 2024.
Most recent five Premier League meetings
- Feb 1, 2026: Man Utd 3-2 Fulham
- Aug 24, 2025: Fulham 1-1 Man Utd
- Jan 26, 2025: Fulham 0-1 Man Utd
- Aug 16, 2024: Man Utd 1-0 Fulham
- Feb 24, 2024: Man Utd 1-2 Fulham
Fulham vs Man United prediction and betting tips
Fulham are currently enduring their longest winless start to a league season (D1, L3) since the 2020-21 campaign.
The Red Devils have attempted a league-high 84 shots across their opening four games, their highest tally at this stage of a season since 2003.
United, on the road, are the favourites to win this clash, as they have not lost in their last 10 trips to Craven Cottage. They will therefore be looking not only to return to winning ways but also to reassert their dominance.
However, Fulham are still searching for their first win of the season, and their last two games have provided encouraging signs of improvement. They will be looking to build on that momentum, making them a potentially dangerous force here.
This game has produced goals in previous meetings, and we expect that trend to continue.