Backing both teams to score at 1.6 looks like a strong option given the teams’ recent form and context. Fulham’s matches this season average 2.91 goals, with the team scoring 1.55 and conceding 1.36 per game. Their attacking setup has been effective, but their defence is far from impenetrable with just 4 clean sheets this year.

On the other side, Manchester United’s games average 2.68 goals, with United finding the net 1.23 times per game while conceding 1.45. Their defensive frailties have been exposed regularly, but they’ve shown enough firepower to trouble even the best defences in the league at times and so could easily find joy against Fulham’s backline.

With both sides capable of scoring and vulnerable at the back, this bet offers solid value.

Sasa Lukic stands out as Fulham’s most foul-prone player, making him a strong pick for this bet. He averages 2.29 fouls per game and has already picked up nine yellow cards this season.

Facing Bruno Fernandes in midfield, who is excellent at frustrating opponents and drawing fouls with 1.24 drawn per game, Lukic will likely find himself under pressure and committing challenges to disrupt United’s play.

Raúl Jiménez, Fulham’s top scorer with 8 goals, remains the focal point of their attack. Averaging 2.46 shots per game and 1 shot on target per game, Jiménez is well-placed to test United’s shaky defence. With United conceding an average of 4.1 shots on target per game, Jiménez should find opportunities to get involved.

Alex Iwobi has been one of Fulham’s standout performers this season, scoring 7 goals, the most in the team from open play, and sharing the lead for goal contributions with Jiménez.

He averages 1.95 shots per game, and with Manchester United’s defensive vulnerabilities and their tendency to concede a high volume of chances, Iwobi could be set to have a busy night in front of goal.

This selection looks solid given both teams’ disciplinary records. Fulham matches average 4.55 cards per game, with Fulham themselves picking up 2.41 on average and their opponents 2.14.

Similarly, Manchester United matches see 4.45 cards on average, with United receiving 2.41 per game. With both sides generally seeing over 20 fouls (Fulham 21.41, United 20.68), a high card count seems likely.

United have averaged 5.00 corners per game this season and come up against a Fulham side that allows 4.68 corners per game. Given Fulham’s tendency to concede opportunities and United consistently hitting this total despite being far off their best for the majority of this season, the numbers suggest that United should comfortably hit 5 corners in this fixture.

Fulham are averaging 4.77 shots on target per game and face a Manchester United defence that allows 4.09 shots on target per match. Fulham’s attacking setup and United’s defensive struggles make 5 or more shots on target a realistic expectation for the hosts in this encounter.

This is made even more appealing by the fact Fulham are home, they have a slightly better goalscoring record at Craven Cottage than on the road. Meanwhile, United have struggled away from home this year, tending to concede more chances and goals and racking up just 2 wins from 10 away from Old Trafford.

Raúl Jiménez to score anytime at 2/1 offers good value. As Fulham’s main man up front, he leads the team in both goals and goal involvements, consistently delivering in the final third. Jiménez averages 2.46 shots per game and 1 on target, underlining his threat.

With Manchester United conceding 1.45 goals per game and Fulham likely to find the net, Jiménez stands out as the most likely scorer, given his pivotal role in their attack.