FM Preview: Fulham v Liverpool 09 May 2011

Last updated : 08 May 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Fulham v Liverpool fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain Liverpool at Craven Cottage on Monday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 13 of the 30 previous games, with the Cottagers winning just 10.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was just last season, in October 2009, with Fulham running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Wed 26 Jan Liverpool 1 - 0 Fulham Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 11 Apr Liverpool 0 - 0 Fulham Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 31 Oct Fulham 3-1 Liverpool Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 04 Apr Fulham 0 - 1 Liverpool Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 22 Nov Liverpool 0 - 0 Fulham Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 19 Apr Fulham 0 - 2 Liverpool Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 10 Nov Liverpool 2 - 0 Fulham Premier League

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

Recent respective form guides

Fulham have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The Cottagers have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

In complete contrast to Fulham, Liverpool are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Fulham lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 45 points from their 35 games so far.

Liverpool's total of 55 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Fulham 6 3 1 2 11 5 10
Liverpool 6 4 1 1 15 3 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Fulham at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Cottagers will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Fulham Won 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Liverpool Not won in previous 2 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here