Man Utd Vs Fulham Prediction: The Panel Go For Goals in Season Opener

Manchester United Vs Fulham Predictions:

• Man Utd To Win And BTTS - 7/4 With William Hill
• Alejandro Garnacho To Score Any Time - 7/4 With BetVictor
• Second Half To Be Highest Scoring Half - 21/20 With SpreadEx

Man Utd Vs Fulham Betting Tips: United Will Be Made To Earn Victory

Fulham’s 2-1 victory at Old Trafford in February 2024 was something of a shock and dealt another heavy blow to Erik ten Hag's hopes of a top-four finish come the end of the season. 

But it's worth remembering that the win was a rare triumph, marking only their second win in 19 matches against Manchester United. 

Not only that, but it was also Fulham's first win at Old Trafford since 2003, ending a 21-year drought for the Cottagers.

The way Marco Silva's side celebrated that day only emphasised Manchester United's domination in this fixture in recent years, winning 24 of their 34 Premier League encounters. 

As a result, it's no great surprise that the home side are 1/2 favourites to take the points with betting apps and few would expect anything other than a home win as Ten Hag seeks a bright start having probably not expected to still be here back in May.

United haven't had it all their own way, though, with the last eight meetings at Old Trafford producing 31 goals and both teams scoring on each occasion.

The Panel's Man Utd Vs Fulham Prediction 1: Man Utd To Win And BTTS - 7/4 With William Hill

Man Utd Vs Fulham Odds: Garnacho In The Goals

Alejandro Garnacho made a triumphant return to Manchester United, scoring off the bench against Manchester City in the Community Shield, his first appearance since May's FA Cup final. 

Despite missing most of pre-season due to his involvement in Argentina's Copa America triumph, the 20-year-old made an instant impact after being introduced in the 59th minute.

Garnacho ignited United's attack, cutting in from the right before directing the ball past Ederson to become the youngest player to score in the Community Shield since Cesc Fabregas in 2005 and the youngest for Manchester United since George Best in 1965.

That goal only adds to what has already been a standout summer for the academy graduate, who played a key role in Argentina's Copa America victory alongside team-mate Lisandro Martinez. 

Ahead of the new season, Garnacho will now be looking to surpass last year's tally of 10 goals and five assists in 50 appearances and United's opener against Fulham could be the ideal opportunity to open his account.

The Panel's Man Utd Vs Fulham Prediction 2: Alejandro Garnacho To Score Any Time - 7/4 With BetVictor

Man Utd Vs Fulham Preview: Late Drama On The Cards

Whenever these two sides meet there always seems to be goals, with the last four clashes at Old Trafford producing no fewer than 12 as both sides found the net on each occasion.

But it’s the timing of these goals that really catches the eye with second-half strikes often being the difference between one point or three.

In Fulham’s win here back in February, all three goals came after the break with as Alex Iwobi’s injury-time strike proving the difference after Harry Maguire had seemingly secured a point as the clock struck 90.

The corresponding fixture at Craven Cottage also saw late drama with Bruno Fernandes winning it for the visitors deep into stoppage time.

In fact, in five of their last six meetings, a goal has been scored after the 76th minute and for that to happen again on Friday can be backed at 4/6 with William Hill.

For that reason, The Panel is predicting that the second half is where we’ll see most goals scored in this one.

The Panel's Man Utd Vs Fulham Prediction 3: Second Half To Be Highest Scoring Half - 21/20 With SpreadEx