Fulham

vs

Manchester City

Predictions & Betting Tips

City favourites to continue their excellent record over Fulham

Fulham’s Marco Silva has been the driving force behind a long-running transformation at Craven Cottage that has made the Cottagers a more flexible, possession-based side than in the past, although they can switch up to direct play when required. This Fulham vs Manchester City preview highlights Silva's ability to mould a versatile, adaptable team that can switch players from wide to central positions or deeper and higher in the pitch to suit the occasion. Raul Jimenez is the danger man, with the Mexican forward getting 12 goals in 37 EPL appearances this term, but Alex Iwobi’s ability to play all over the field has been crucial to Silva’s plans. Kevin De Bruyne is City’s creative heart, with his range of passing and ability to create space for himself and his teammates to score from. Erling Haaland, meanwhile, is the most feared striker in the EPL with 21 goals in 29 appearances, but the Citizens’ style is built on controlling possession, positional rotations, and relentless pressing. According to our Fulham vs Manchester City prediction, Pep Guardiola’s side, which has seen success every year since the Spaniard took charge in 2016, is based on possession, positional rotations, pressing and winning the ball back quickly. Their style is to suffocate their opponents, but against Fulham, they may be forced to be more patient.

Fulham’s home woes continue

City’s form has been solid but unspectacular in recent weeks, with one win, one draw and one defeat in their last three away games. But this is a big game for both sides, with Fulham’s last chance to make a statement this season meeting City’s need for a result to secure European football. In the context of the Fulham vs Manchester City prediction, the odds for this game reflect the fact that City are the stronger side, with -153 for the win and Fulham at +440, but it is the head-to-head record that makes the case for backing the visitors. City have won their past five EPL meetings with Fulham, including the 3-2 win at home this term. Fulham have beaten Brentford 3-2 away from home only four days ago, but their home record is worse than it appears. The Cottagers have won seven, drawn five and lost six of their 18 home EPL matches this campaign, conceding an average of 1.56 goals per game. Backing Manchester City and Over 1.5 Goals at evens (+100) aligns with City’s attacking strength and Fulham’s defensive weaknesses. Fulham have also scored an average of 1.50 goals per home game this campaign, so they have enough attacking power to get at least one goal. Our Fulham vs Manchester City betting tips suggest considering City's recent form and Fulham’s vulnerabilities at home.