FootyMAD's Manchester City match preview

Last updated : 05 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Fulham v Manchester City fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain Manchester City at Craven Cottage at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 25 games played, Cottagers have recorded 11 wins, and Man. City have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was just last season, in September 2007, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 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:
2007/2008Sat 26 AprMan. City2 - 3FulhamPREM
2007/2008Sat 22 SepFulham3-3Man. CityPREM
2006/2007Mon 09 AprFulham1 - 3Man. CityPREM
2006/2007Sat 18 NovMan. City3 - 1FulhamPREM
2005/2006Sat 29 AprMan. City1 - 2FulhamPREM
2005/2006Sat 05 NovFulham2 - 1Man. CityPREM
2004/2005Sat 16 AprFulham1 - 1Man. CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Fulham have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Cottagers in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Fulham, Man. City are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Sky Blues have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Fulham's 19 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Man. City find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 15 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham63216311
Man. City6222858

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Fulham Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Man. City No win in the 2 most recent games.