FootyMAD's Aston Villa match preview

Last updated : 29 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aston Villa v Fulham fixture

Fulham face a trip to Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Cottagers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 15 and win only 5 of the 28 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 09 MayFulham3 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2008/2009Sat 29 NovAston Villa0 - 0FulhamPREM
2007/2008Sun 03 FebFulham2 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2007/2008Sat 25 AugAston Villa2 - 1FulhamPREM
2006/2007Sat 03 MarFulham1 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2006/2007Sat 21 OctAston Villa1 - 1FulhamPREM
2005/2006Sat 25 MarAston Villa0 - 0FulhamPREM

Recent respective form guides

Aston Villa have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The Cottagers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Cottagers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.

Aston Villa see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far, Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aston Villa63127610
Fulham640210412

FootyMad's prediction ...

Fulham are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Aston Villa. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aston Villa 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Fulham 6 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.