History of the Fulham v Manchester City fixture
Manchester City face a trip to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 10 of the 28 previous games, with the hosts winning just 9.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was just last season, in September 2012, with Manchester City inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Cottagers in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 19 Jan | Man. City | 2 - 0 | Fulham | Premier League |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 29 Sep | Fulham | 1-2 | Man. City | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 04 Feb | Man. City | 3 - 0 | Fulham | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Sun 18 Sep | Fulham | 2 - 2 | Man. City | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 27 Feb | Man. City | 1 - 1 | Fulham | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 21 Nov | Fulham | 1 - 4 | Man. City | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 21 Mar | Fulham | 1 - 2 | Man. City | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Fulham have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Cottagers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
The away form of Manchester City however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Sky Blues, and 7 goals against.
Fulham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 13 points from their 16 games thus far.
Manchester City's total of 32 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 3 |
| Manchester City | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 9 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Sky Blues have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Craven Cottage with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Fulham | Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 10 most recent games. |
| Manchester City | Undefeated in last 12 away games. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here