Match Preview: Manchester United vs Fulham FC

On the 24th of February 2024, Manchester United is set to compete against Fulham in the Premier League. In their most recent encounter, the match was a deadlock with a 2-2 score. The teams have faced each other a total of 23 times in recent seasons according to our records. Of these matches, Manchester United proved victorious 18 times, compared with Fulham’s 2 wins. In 3 instances, the match ended in a draw. Current performance analysis shows average form by Manchester United on their home turf, however, Fulham’s performance away has been significantly below par.

Historically, clashes between Manchester United and Fulham have seen an average of 3.09 goals, and ‘Both Teams to Score’ (BTTS) occurred in 48% of these matches. To date in the current Premier League season, Manchester United averages 1.83 points per game from home matches, while Fulham struggles with an average of just 0.58 points from their away matches.

Match Forecast:

– Manchester United’s strength in counter attacks may pose a serious challenge for Fulham, especially considering Fulham’s weakness in defending against skillful players.
– Manchester United’s weakness in defensive areas, particularly defending counter attacks, stopping opponents from creating chances, and defending set pieces, may give Fulham opportunities to score, given their strength in creating chances using through balls.
– Fulham’s strategy of playing with width and attacking down the wings may exploit Manchester United’s weakness in aerial duels and defending set pieces.
– Both teams have a shared weakness in avoiding fouling in dangerous areas. This could lead to more free-kicks and potential scoring from set pieces.
– Manchester United’s very weak avoiding offside status could lead to several disruptions in their game if Fulham successfully play the offside trap.
– Fulham’s weakness in avoiding individual errors might give room for Manchester United to take advantage and score, despite their own weakness in finishing scoring chances.
– Both teams have a tendency to take long shots. With both having strengths in protecting leads, initial long-shot goals could decide the match outcome.
– Manchester United’s strategy of attacking down the left could be successful given Fulham has shown no particular strength in defending specific wings.
– The match could witness several positional switches, comebacks, and lead switches due to the strengths of both teams in coming back from losing positions and protecting the lead.

There’s a high probability that Manchester United will frequently be offside in the following game. It’s also likely that we’ll witness Manchester United netting a goal due to individual brilliance.

Key Insights:

– Manchester United and Fulham have a match scheduled for 24th February 2024 in the Premier League.
– Their last encounter resulted in a draw with a final scoreline of 2-2.
– Their past encounters have been dominantly in favor of Manchester United, winning 18 out of 23 times they’ve met in recent seasons.
– Fulham has only managed to win 2 out of these past encounters, with 3 ending in draws.
– Current performance form indicates Manchester United performing at an average level on their home ground, whereas Fulham’s away performance is relatively poor.
– Previous encounters between the two sides have seen an average of 3.09 goals scored per match.
– Both teams have managed to score in the same match (BTTS – Both Teams to Score) at a frequency of 48% in their past encounters.
– So far this season, Manchester United have averaged 1.83 points per game in their home matches.
– Meanwhile, Fulham has a notably lower average of 0.58 points per game in their away matches.

Match Facts:

– When Manchester United hosts Fulham FC, a 3-0 victory for Manchester United is the most frequent outcome, having occurred thrice so far.
– In the past 19 home matches against Fulham FC, Manchester United emerged triumphant 16 times whilst there were 2 instances of a draw and 1 victory for Fulham FC. The total goal tally stands at 49-18, favoring Manchester United.
– In their 37 previous confrontations, Manchester United boasts 28 victories, leaving 6 matches drawn and 3 where Fulham FC emerged as victors. There’s a notable goal difference of 86-36 leaning towards Manchester United.
– Fulham FC’s most recent away victory against Manchester United dates back to 2003.
– In the previous season, Manchester United reigned supreme over Fulham FC during both encounters (2-1 each time).
– Currently, Manchester United enjoys a winning run of 3 consecutive Premier League matches.
– Approximately 33% of Manchester United’s goals are scored between minutes 76 to 90. The same period accounts for 21% of Fulham FC’s goals.
– Manchester United is on a 4-match winning streak currently.
– Manchester United has managed to avoid losses in their past 6 games.
– Fulham FC has been on a losing streak in their last 4 matches against Manchester United.
– At home, Manchester United has remained undefeated against Fulham FC during their last 16 clashes.
– This Premier League season, Manchester United failed to score in 3 out of their 12 home matches whereas Fulham FC failed to find the net in 5 of their 12 away matches.
– Fulham FC’s away record for this season is 1-4-7.
– Bruno Fernandes has the highest assists for Manchester United (5), while Andreas Pereira is the top assist provider for Fulham FC (6).
– Bruno Fernandes leads Manchester United with 7 yellow cards; Fulham FC’s Joao Palhinha has picked up 10.
– Manchester United has managed to score in their last eight consecutive matches.
– Manchester United ends the first half as winners in 32% of their matches while Fulham FC manages to do so 28% of the time.
– Manchester United was victorious in their most recent encounter with Fulham FC.
– The last face-off saw Manchester United outscoring Fulham FC by 1 goal.
– Manchester United has a 78% win rate when they take a 1-0 lead at home, whereas Fulham FC transforms a 0-1 lead into victory in 45% of their away matches.
– Manchester United recovers from a 0-1 deficit at home in 46% of their occasions, but Fulham FC has a dismal record of not being able to convert a 1-0 trail into a win while playing away.
– Overall, Manchester United performs far better than Fulham FC in the Premier League.
– Recently, Manchester United has been performing better than Fulham FC.
– In their previous five encounters, Manchester United has won four times and was held to a draw once.
– Manchester United averages 1.8 goals per match against Fulham FC, and Fulham FC scores an average of 0.8 goals against Manchester United.
– On average, games between Manchester United and Fulham FC see a total of 2.6 goals, with 0.8 goals typically being scored in the first half.
– Manchester United usually scores 1.71 goals per home match compared to Fulham FC’s average of 1.08 goals per away game.
– A stark contrast can be seen in Fulham FC’s performance from a year ago (8th position with 39 points) to currently (12th position with 29 points).