FootyMAD's Fulham match preview

Last updated : 03 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester United v Fulham fixture

Man Utd. prepare to entertain Fulham at Old Trafford at tea-time on Saturday, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The Red Devils have won 23 of the 28 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was less than a year ago, in March 2005, the Red Devils carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 01 OctFulham2 - 3Man Utd.PREM
2004/2005Sat 19 MarMan Utd.1-0FulhamPREM
2004/2005Mon 13 DecFulham1 - 1Man Utd.PREM
2003/2004Sat 06 MarMan Utd.2 - 1FulhamFAC
2003/2004Sat 28 FebFulham1 - 1Man Utd.PREM
2003/2004Sat 25 OctMan Utd.1 - 3FulhamPREM
2002/2003Sat 22 MarMan Utd.3 - 0FulhamPREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Red Devils have rattled up an impressive 19 goals, and conceded 2.

In complete contrast to Man Utd., Fulham are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Cottagers have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Man Utd. sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 48 points from their 24 games. Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 29 points from their 24 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man Utd.640215812
Fulham6303669

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Man Utd. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Red Devils. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Man Utd. Won 6 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Fulham Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 12 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.