The matchday 26 Premier League fixture between Manchester City and Fulham will take place on 11 February at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City vs Fulham: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Manchester City
The Citizens claimed a hugely important win on Sunday. They beat Liverpool away from home, and it was a comeback victory, with the decisive goal coming from the penalty spot in the 93rd minute (2:1). The club's current winless run in the league remains short – just three matches (2 wins and 1 draw). Manchester City stay in second place in the standings, with a 6-point gap to leaders Arsenal. The team are also still the best attacking side so far, with 51 goals scored.
- In their last 13 Premier League matches, the club have suffered only 1 defeat (8 wins and 4 draws).
- No more than three goals were scored in 10 of Manchester City's previous 11 league games.
- At home, the club are on an 11-match unbeaten run in the Premier League (9 wins and 2 draws).
Potential Manchester City Lineup (4-3-3)*
Gianluigi Donnarumma – Rayan Ait-Nouri, Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guehi – Rodri, Nico O'Reilly, Bernardo Silva – Omar Marmoush, Antoine Semenyo, Erling Haaland.
Defender Josko Gvardiol, forward Jeremy Doku, as well as midfielders Savinho and Mateo Kovacic are unavailable due to injuries. The participation of defenders John Stones (recovery) and Abdukodir Khusanov (concussion) is in doubt.
Fulham
The London side suffered a frustrating home defeat last matchday, losing 1:2 to Everton. They scored first but conceded twice after the 75th minute. It was their second straight defeat in the league. Incidentally, the last time Fulham lost three or more Premier League matches in a row was in October last year. The club sit in mid-table and already trail the European places by nine points.
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of the London side's previous 6 Premier League games.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Fulham's last 7 league matches.
- The team have failed to win 9 of their previous 12 away Premier League games (2 draws and 7 defeats).
Potential Fulham Lineup (4-5-1)*
Bernd Leno – Ryan Sessegnon, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, Timothy Castagne – Alex Iwobi, Sander Berge, Samuel Chukwueze, Emile Smith Rowe, Harry Wilson – Raul Jimenez.
Midfielders Tom Cairney and Sasa Lukic will miss the match through injury.
Referee
Paul Tierney (England)
Matches – 28 (the Premier League, 2023/24–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 100;
Yellow cards per match on average – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 3;
Fouls per match on average – 22;
Penalties – 21%.
Manchester City vs Fulham: Match Prediction
The win over Liverpool last weekend will definitely boost the Citizens' confidence. After all, they beat not only a direct rival but also the reigning champions of the country. Manchester City have been dropping points more frequently in the new year, so if they can win again, the club will be able to continue their fight for the Premier League trophy. We believe the hosts will come out on top in this one, especially as the Citizens have won 9 of their previous 11 home Premier League matches.
We should also see a high-scoring game. At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City have scored at least two goals in 9 of their last 11 Premier League matches. Fulham, meanwhile, have found the net in 13 of their previous 14 Premier League games. However, the London side have conceded in 19 of their last 20 away league matches. In addition, the Citizens have won the previous 16 Premier League head-to-head meetings, while at least three goals were scored in 7 of the last 8 Premier League meetings between these sides.
Prediction: Manchester City to win + Over 2.5 goals
* For each team, the starting XI listed is from their last match in this competition.
