FootyMAD's Aston Villa match preview

Last updated : 10 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Fulham v Aston Villa fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain Aston Villa at Loftus Road (temporary) on Wednesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cottagers are clearly on top, having won 11 and lost only 2 of the 19 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Loftus Road (temporary) was just last season, in February 2003, the Cottagers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sun 28 DecAston Villa3 - 0FulhamPREM
2002/2003Sat 08 FebFulham2-1Aston VillaPREM
2002/2003Sat 09 NovAston Villa3 - 1FulhamPREM
2001/2002Sat 02 FebFulham0 - 0Aston VillaPREM
2001/2002Sun 14 OctAston Villa2 - 0FulhamPREM
1998/1999Sat 23 JanAston Villa0 - 2FulhamFAC
1974/1975Sat 08 FebAston Villa1 - 1FulhamDIV2

Recent respective form guides

Fulham have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Cottagers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Aston Villa have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Villans's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Fulham's 35 points from 24 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 7th position. Aston Villa's 33 points from 24 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham63218711
Aston Villa63031189

FootyMad's prediction ...

Fulham may be coming up against a decent side in Aston Villa, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Cottagers. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
FulhamWon 5 successive home games.
11 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Aston Villa4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.