Fulham vs Man City Prediction: City can continue title charge with victory
Saturday’s early kick-off (12:30) in the Premier League sees reigning champions Manchester City looking to continue their push towards a fourth consecutive title as they travel to Craven Cottage to face mid-table Fulham.
The Citizens are on a four-game winning streak in all competitions, while their last top-flight defeat came way back in early December, a 1-0 loss at Aston Villa.
The Cottagers, meanwhile, are winless in three home matches but their form in front of their own fans is largely what has kept them away from relegation trouble, with 29 of their 44 total points coming in SW6. Below you can find my Fulham vs Man City prediction, as well as the latest team news.
Fulham vs Man City Prediction
- Manchester City to win and both teams to score - yes @ 11/8
- Erling Haaland to score at any time @ 4/9
- Joao Palhinha to be carded @ 6/4
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Team News
Marco Silva could have a fully-fit squad available for selection for the weekend’s contest, with Harrison Reed recently returning to training after missing their goalless draw at Brentford with a knock.
However, former City youngster Tosin Adarabioyo could be left out of the side once again after turning down a contract extension at the club and may not feature for the Cottagers again this season.
Pep Guardiola also has no injury concerns going into this encounter, with Ruben Dias and Football Writers’ Player of the Year Phil Foden having recovered from illness.
Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish and Julian Alvarez are all pushing for recalls to the starting eleven, but Alvarez may struggle to force his way in after top goalscorer Erling Haaland netted four in their last Premier League match, a 5-1 win at home to Wolves.
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The visitors are hot favourites to take all three points in this encounter at 2/9 whereas Fulham are 11/1 to stun the reigning champions with a surprise victory.
The draw is an 11/2 chance while over 2.5 goals - which has seen winners in each of the last five head-to-heads in all competitions - is 4/11.
Manchester City to win and both teams to score - yes @ 11/8
City have won 15 consecutive meetings with Fulham in all competitions and, after dropping points in just three Premier League matches in 2024, the Citizens will be expected to continue their winning run.
However, Fulham have netted in six of their last seven at home and each of the last two have seen both sides score - including against third-placed Liverpool - and so the Cottagers could grab a consolation goal.
Erling Haaland to score at any time @ 4/9
Erling Haaland once again tops the Premier League scoring charts with 25 goals and the Norwegian has bagged a total of five goals in his last two appearances.
The 23-year-old also netted a hat-trick in the reverse fixture in September and so could feel confident about continuing his scoring spree on Saturday.
Joao Palhinha to be carded @ 6/4
Fulham will probably be on the back foot for the majority of this encounter and a number of players could fall on the wrong side of the law as they look to disrupt City’s momentum.
Joao Palhinha has given away 50 fouls in the Premier League this season and has 13 yellow cards to his name, so looks a good bet to be cautioned again.
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