Manchester United vs Fulham Prediction: Back Berge and both teams to bag on Sunday

Michael Carrick will attempt to make it three wins from as many games as Manchester United interim manager, as his side welcome Fulham to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon (14:00 GMT, live on Sky Sports Main Event).

The Red Devils' resurgence continued last week with a 3-2 win at the Emirates over Arsenal, while Fulham were also in the win column, enjoying a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. Read on for my Manchester United vs Fulham predictions, as well as the latest team news and match odds.

Team News

Patrick Dorgu suffered a hamstring injury against Arsenal that will keep him out for potentially 10 weeks, according to reports. The Dane is one of just three fitness concerns for the Red Devils, alongside Matthijs de Ligt, and Joshua Zirkzee.

Bryan Mbeumo is expected to get the nod up top alongside Matheus Cunha, after the Brazilian's sensational winner in north London last weekend.

As for Fulham, Marco Silva is able to welcome back Kenny Tete from a thigh injury for the trip to Old Trafford, but Rodrigo Muniz and Sasa Lukic remain unavailable for selection.

Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze are all expected to start on Sunday following their international commitments with Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Raul Jimenez is set to lead the line for the Cottagers.

Manchester United vs Fulham Odds

The hosts are 3/5 for Sunday's contest, giving them an implied win probability of 62.5%, the draw is 10/3 and it's 9/2 for a Fulham win.

Mbeumo currently leads the anytime goalscorer market at 5/4, while the sides played out a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage back in August and a repeat of that scoreline can be backed at 15/2.

Manchester United to win and both teams to score - yes @ 21/10

After enjoying back-to-back wins against two of the best teams in the Premier League in Manchester City and Arsenal, some would argue that the 'proper' test for these Manchester United players and Carrick will be on Sunday at home to Fulham.

United have tended to fare well in big games that tend to be open, and their struggles have predominantly been against 'lesser' teams that come to Old Trafford, sit in a low block and hit them on the counter.

The momentum is firmly with the Red Devils and I expect the feel-good factor generated from the previous two results to carry them to another win here, although I do think Fulham will get on the scoresheet.

The Cottagers have found the net in 10 of their last 11 Premier League games, while United have scored in 11 in a row, and neither defence has looked overly convincing this term.

Sander Berge to be shown a card @ 3/1

Fulham's combative midfielder is a decent option to consider when looking at the cards market.

Sander Berge has already been booked four times this season, and he's averaging one foul per 90 minutes. He's coming up against the likes of Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, and Cunha here - all tricky customers who win more than one free kick per game, on average.

The Norwegian was cautioned in last week's win against Brighton and he commits nearly two tackles per game, so he'll have to watch his step in order to avoid the book.

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