FootyMAD's Fulham match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Fulham fixture

Man. City prepare to entertain Fulham at City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Sky Blues are clearly on top, having won 16 and lost only 6 of the 27 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Manchester Stadium was earlier this season, the Sky Blues carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in an League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Wed 23 SepMan. City2-1FulhamLGEC
2008/2009Sun 12 AprMan. City1 - 3FulhamPREM
2008/2009Sat 06 DecFulham1 - 1Man. CityPREM
2007/2008Sat 26 AprMan. City2 - 3FulhamPREM
2007/2008Sat 22 SepFulham3 - 3Man. CityPREM
2006/2007Mon 09 AprFulham1 - 3Man. CityPREM
2006/2007Sat 18 NovMan. City3 - 1FulhamPREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Sky Blues, with 5 goals against.

In complete contrast to Man. City, Fulham are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Cottagers have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Man. City's total of 17 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 10 points from their 8 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. City6321141011
Fulham6222768

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Man. City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Sky Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Man. City Won 8 successive home games.
20 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Fulham Not won in previous 6 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.