FootyMAD's Fulham match preview

Last updated : 20 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Fulham v Manchester United fixture

Man. Utd. face a trip to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 13 of the 33 previous games, with the hosts winning just 9.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where Man. Utd. annihilated the Red Devils 0 - 4 in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 07 MarFulham0 - 4Man. Utd.FAC
2008/2009Wed 18 FebMan. Utd.3 - 0FulhamPREM
2007/2008Sat 01 MarFulham0 - 3Man. Utd.PREM
2007/2008Mon 03 DecMan. Utd.2 - 0FulhamPREM
2006/2007Sat 24 FebFulham1 - 2Man. Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sun 20 AugMan. Utd.5 - 1FulhamPREM
2005/2006Sat 04 FebMan. Utd.4 - 2FulhamPREM

Recent respective form guides

Fulham have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Cottagers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Man. Utd. however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Red Devils scoring 16 and conceding 2.

Fulham's 37 points from 29 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Man. Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 65 points from the 28 games played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham6213697
Man. Utd.63219511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man. Utd. are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Fulham. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Fulham Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Man. Utd. Undefeated in last 7 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.