FootyMAD's Aston Villa match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Fulham v Aston Villa fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 22 games played, Cottagers have recorded 11 wins, and Aston Villa have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was less than a year ago, in February 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Wed 02 FebFulham1-1Aston VillaPREM
2004/2005Sat 23 OctAston Villa2 - 0FulhamPREM
2003/2004Wed 11 FebFulham1 - 2Aston VillaPREM
2003/2004Sun 28 DecAston Villa3 - 0FulhamPREM
2002/2003Sat 08 FebFulham2 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2002/2003Sat 09 NovAston Villa3 - 1FulhamPREM
2001/2002Sat 02 FebFulham0 - 0Aston VillaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Fulham are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Cottagers in those games, with 9 conceded.

Aston Villa have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Villans's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Fulham find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 19 points from their 18 matches. Aston Villa find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 20 points from their 18 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham6213897
Aston Villa6222778

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Fulham Won 3 successive home games.
10 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Aston Villa Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.