FootyMAD's Fulham match preview

Last updated : 04 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Fulham v Manchester City fixture

Man City face a trip to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 22 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 6 wins, and Fulham have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 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:
2004/2005Sat 16 AprFulham1 - 1Man CityPREM
2004/2005Sat 14 AugMan City1 - 1FulhamPREM
2003/2004Sat 27 MarMan City0 - 0FulhamPREM
2003/2004Sat 20 SepFulham2 - 2Man CityPREM
2002/2003Wed 29 JanMan City4 - 1FulhamPREM
2002/2003Sat 28 DecFulham0 - 1Man CityPREM
1999/2000Sun 16 JanMan City4 - 0FulhamCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Fulham have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 13 to 12.

Man City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Fulham find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 11 matches. Man City sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 20 points from their 11 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham6114794
Man City63128510

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Sky Blues has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Fulham. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Fulham 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Man City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.