The FA Cup Round of 16 match between Manchester United and Fulham will take place on March 2 at Old Trafford. Manchester United vs. Fulham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Manchester United
The Red Devils are unbeaten in regular time in this tournament for eight matches (5 wins and 3 draws). It is worth noting that the club is the current FA Cup holder: last year, they defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the final. Interestingly, the local rivals also met in the 2022/23 final, but on that occasion, City emerged victorious with the same scoreline. This campaign is also going well for Manchester United: they first overcame Arsenal in a penalty shootout (1-1, extra time 0-0, penalties 5-3), and then defeated Leicester (2-1).
- Both teams scored in regular time in the last five FA Cup matches involving the Red Devils.
- In the last 16 matches in this tournament, Manchester United has lost only once in 90 minutes (10 wins and 5 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in regular time in 10 of the club's last 14 FA Cup games.
Predicted lineup for Manchester United (3-4-2-1)
Andre Onana – Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro – Patrick Dorgu, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes – Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo – Rasmus Højlund.
Midfielder Patrick Dorgu will miss the match due to suspension.
Fulham
Unlike the Red Devils, who faced Premier League opponents in both of the first rounds, the Londoners played against teams from the Championship and League One. Marco Silva's side first thrashed Watford at home (4-1) and then overcame Wigan Athletic away (2-1). Last season, the team ended their FA Cup run in the second round. Their best recent performance was in the 2022/23 season, where Fulham reached the quarter-finals and lost to Manchester United at Old Trafford 1-3.
- In the last nine FA Cup matches, the club has lost only twice (6 wins and 1 draw).
- Fulham opened the scoring in 6 of their last 7 matches in this tournament.
- At least three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 7 of Fulham's last 10 away FA Cup games.
Predicted lineup for Fulham (3-4-2-1)
Bernd Leno – Issa Diop, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca – Timothy Castagne, Sander Berge, Sasa Lukic, Ryan Sessegnon – Andreas Pereira, Adama Traore – Rodrigo Muniz.
Referee
Stuart Attwell (England)
Matches – 16 (Premier League, FA Cup, and English League Cup, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 58;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 13%.
Manchester United vs. Fulham: Match Prediction
In this matchup, I favor Ruben Amorim's side. The club has had a disappointing Premier League season and can now focus on the FA Cup. The team is particularly motivated for this tournament, as evidenced by their consecutive finals appearances. Fulham, on the other hand, has only one FA Cup final appearance to boast of, back in 1975.
Notably, in the last 16 FA Cup matches, Manchester United has lost only once in regular time – in the penultimate final against Manchester City. Additionally, the Red Devils have an excellent record against this London club. In the last 21 official encounters, Fulham has won only once (3 draws and 17 losses). Therefore, my prediction is a Manchester United victory.
