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Premier League: Fulham vs Manchester United
Kickoff Time: 2025-01-27 03:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/David Klein
Fulham secured a comfortable 2-0 away victory against Leicester City in their last match, and they have achieved two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games, showing fairly good form. Fulham primarily plays in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a tactical approach centered on counter-attacks. They typically leverage the speed of wingers Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson to challenge opponents’ defenses. Additionally, Fulham has also shown solid performance in set pieces and crosses from the flanks, which are important scoring methods for them. Furthermore, Fulham’s home performance has been impressive, recording four wins, five draws, and two losses in 11 home league matches, during which they have notably defeated Newcastle United and drawn with Arsenal, making their home advantage significant.
Manchester United managed a dramatic 2-1 win against Rangers in the Europa League at home during the week. They have also recorded two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches, reflecting decent form. Under manager Ruben Amorim, Manchester United employs a three-defender formation; however, the team’s overall performance suggests that this tactic does not suit them well, particularly as they frequently struggle defensively against opponents’ counter-attacks. On the other hand, while young player Amad Diallo had a breakout performance earlier, he seems to have gone quiet in the last two matches. Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, and Joshua Zirkzee have remained unremarkable, leaving Manchester United’s attack lacking a consistent scoring threat.
Undoubtedly, Manchester United’s overall strength and reputation surpass that of Fulham, but based on this season’s overall performance, the latter seems to have the upper hand. Moreover, the physical condition of Manchester United’s players is likely to be at a disadvantage compared to Fulham, who have been focused solely on league play. Considering Fulham’s strong home performance, it is wise not to overestimate Manchester United in this match. Therefore, it would be reasonable to favor Fulham to secure all three points at home.
Fulham’s Last 5 Games: WLWDD
25-01-18 Leicester City 0-2 Fulham
25-01-15 West Ham United 3-2 Fulham
25-01-10 Fulham 4-1 Watford
25-01-05 Fulham 2-2 Ipswich Town
24-12-29 Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth
Manchester United’s Last 5 Games: WLWDD
25-01-24 Manchester United 2-1 Rangers
25-01-19 Manchester United 1-3 Brighton
25-01-17 Manchester United 3-1 Southampton
25-01-12 Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United (PEN 3-5)
25-01-06 Liverpool 2-2 Manchester United
Head To Head Record:
24-08-17 Manchester United 1-0 Fulham
24-02-24 Manchester United 1-2 Fulham
23-11-04 Fulham 0-1 Manchester United
23-05-28 Manchester United 2-1 Fulham
23-03-20 Manchester United 3-1 Fulham
Prediction: Fulham to win