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 remain unbeaten in regular time in this tournament for eight matches (5 wins and 3 draws). It's worth noting that the club is the current holder of the FA Cup trophy, having defeated Manchester City 2-1 in last year's final. Interestingly, the local rivals also faced off in the 2022/23 final, but the Citizens emerged victorious with the same scoreline. This season is also shaping up 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 Manchester United's last five FA Cup matches.
- In their last 16 matches in this tournament, Manchester United lost only once in 90 minutes (10 wins and 5 draws).
- At least three goals were 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, Leni Yoro – Patrick Dorgu, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes – Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo – Rasmus Hojlund.
Fulham
Unlike the Red Devils, who faced Premier League teams in the first two rounds, the Londoners played against opponents from the Championship and League One. Marco Silva's side first thrashed Watford 4-1 at home, then managed a 2-1 away win against Wigan Athletic. Last season, the team concluded their FA Cup campaign at the second stage. Their most successful recent run was in 2022/23, when Fulham reached the quarter-finals but lost to Manchester United 3-1 at Old Trafford.
- In their last nine FA Cup matches, Fulham lost only twice (6 wins and 1 draw).
- Fulham opened the scoring in 6 of their last 7 games in this tournament.
- At least three goals were scored in 90 minutes in 7 of Fulham's last 10 away FA Cup matches.
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, can only boast one FA Cup final appearance 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 meetings, Fulham has managed just one victory (3 draws and 17 losses). Therefore, my prediction is: Manchester United to Win
