FootyMAD's Manchester United match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Manchester United v Fulham fixture

Fulham face a trip to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, with the intention of improving a poor record there. The have ended up losing on 20 of the 24 occassions the two teams have clashed.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2003, with Man Utd running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 22 MarMan Utd3 - 0FulhamPREM
2002/2003Sat 19 OctFulham1 - 1Man UtdPREM
2001/2002Sun 30 DecFulham2 - 3Man UtdPREM
2001/2002Sun 19 AugMan Utd3 - 2FulhamPREM
2000/2001Sun 07 JanFulham1 - 2Man UtdFAC
1998/1999Sun 14 FebMan Utd1 - 0FulhamFAC
1974/1975Sat 12 AprMan Utd1 - 0FulhamDIV2

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, During these games, the Red Devils have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 1.

The Cottagers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Cottagers, and 9 goals against.

Man Utd sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 22 points from their 9 games. Fulham find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 15 points they have accumulated from 9 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man Utd641115313
Fulham632111511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow win for the Red Devils. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Man UtdUnbeaten in the last 14 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
FulhamLast drawn game 4 outings ago.


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