Fulham return home with confidence after two straight Premier League wins, but now face the one opponent that has historically been an unsolvable puzzle for them - Manchester City.
Fulham strong at home, but City remain their worst matchup
Fulham’s recent performances have been encouraging: a 2:1 away win over Tottenham and a 1:0 home victory against Sunderland lifted the mood around Craven Cottage. At home they have been especially solid - just one loss (0:1 vs Arsenal) and only three goals conceded in six matches. However, the historical matchup is brutal: Fulham have lost 18 consecutive games to Manchester City, a run that stretches back more than a decade. No matter the form, City have always found a way past them.
Manchester City inconsistent away, but always dangerous
City earned a hard but expected 3:2 win over Leeds on Saturday, reacting after their 1:2 defeat to Newcastle. Away from home, however, they have not been impressive:
Lost their last two Premier League away matches.
Only 2 wins from 6 away games this season.
Despite the inconsistency, their matches remain open and full of goals - 6 of City’s last 7 matches in all competitions ended with over 2.5 goals. Guardiola’s team still create plenty of chances, and even when the defense struggles, the attack compensates.
Prediction: Away to win & BTTS – yes
Fulham’s home resilience suggests they can score, especially against a City side that has looked shaky on the road. Yet the visitors’ quality and overwhelming dominance in this fixture cannot be ignored. Expect a competitive game, with Fulham finding the net but Manchester City ultimately securing another victory.
