Expect goals in both ends with the Devils securing all 3 points!

Value Prediction by BetBettie: Manchester United to win and BTTS

The 2024/2025 Premier League season kicks off with a bang as Manchester United takes on Fulham in the season opener. The Red Devils, eager to make up for last season’s disappointments, are ready to come out all guns blazing against the Cottagers on Matchday 1. With new signings like Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee adding firepower, and departures like Raphael Varane and Donny van de Beek shaking things up, United are geared up for a fresh start.

Fulham, on the other hand, managed to keep most of their key players, but losing key midfielder Joao Palhinha to Bayern Munich could leave a gap in their lineup. New arrivals Jorge Cuenca and Emile Smith Rowe are set to debut, but the Cottagers will miss the experience of Willian, who opted not to renew his contract.

Old Trafford has been a fortress for United, with only Arsenal managing to win there after Fulham’s last victory. Fulham, who lost nine of their 19 away games last season, might struggle to settle after Palhinha’s departure, making a home win look likely.

However, United have some defensive concerns with new recruit Leny Yoro out until October. Although Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof should be back, United’s defense doesn’t look particularly solid, especially with Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui unlikely to feature after their recent arrivals. United’s leaky defense, with only one clean sheet in their last 14 competitive games, means that Fulham could snatch a goal, even if they don’t leave with any points.

For the value bet hunters, BetBettie sees the best value in backing United to win with both teams to score at odds of 2.90. A 2-1 win for United looks like the smart play, with Alejandro Garnacho—a player who averaged 2.8 shots per game last season but didn’t always find the net—poised to open the scoring. Garnacho, who scored in the FA Cup final and came off the bench to score at Wembley last weekend, should return to the starting lineup and could be a goal contender in this tight matchup.