Manchester City vs Fulham Prediction 05 Oct 2024

⚽ Premier League - Round 7 Preview

📅 05 Oct 2024

⏰ 15:00 GMT +1

🏟 Etihad Stadium (Manchester)

After two intense seasons vying with Arsenal for Premier League dominance, Manchester City now faces the challenge of overcoming Liverpool in their quest for a fifth consecutive title. A couple of back-to-back draws have seen Pep Guardiola's side relinquish their early lead to the Reds, but they remain unbeaten in their last 29 league matches (W23, D6) and recently crushed Slovan Bratislava in midweek Champions League action. This sets the stage for a potential return to form, especially at the Etihad Stadium, where they haven't lost in 49 competitive matches. With a chance to become only the fourth English top-flight team to reach 50 consecutive matches unbeaten at home, they could not have asked for a more favorable opponent than Fulham. City has triumphed in their last 16 encounters against Fulham, marking the longest winning streak any English side has ever had against another.

While it may be an exaggeration to claim that Fulham arrives with confidence, they certainly have reasons to be optimistic after a strong start to the season. Following an opening night defeat to Manchester United, Marco Silva's side has gone unbeaten in the Premier League (W3, D2), representing their joint best start to a top-flight campaign. Currently positioned in the top six, a famous victory at the Etihad could see them leap into the top four. Notably, three of Fulham's four Premier League victories against City have come at this venue, yet they face a daunting 18-match winless streak against the reigning champions in this competition (D3, L15).

Where to watch Manchester City vs Fulham?

📺 Link to watch Manchester City vs Fulham Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City): Scored his first goal of the season at Newcastle, and three of his six City goals have been match openers within 35 minutes.
• Raúl Jiménez (Fulham): In excellent form, scoring in three consecutive Premier League games for the first time since 2019, and successfully converted eight penalties without a miss.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Manchester City is unbeaten in their last 49 competitive matches at the Etihad Stadium.
• City has won and scored a penalty in each of the last six Premier League encounters against Fulham.
• Fulham's last 18 league matches against City have ended in a winless streak (D3, L15).

💡 Manchester City vs Fulham Prediction

Manchester City is poised to bounce back from their recent draws, especially with their remarkable home record and dominant history against Fulham. While Fulham has shown resilience early in the season, their struggle against City historically puts them at a disadvantage. Expect City to dominate possession and create numerous chances, ultimately securing a convincing victory.

Manchester City vs Fulham Betting Tips

• Manchester City to win.
• Both teams to score.
• Manchester City to score in both halves.