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Fulham vs Manchester City Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Venue: Craven Cottage Kickoff Time: 16:00 (UK Time) Manchester City find themselves in a rather precarious situation here. They have finished the season without any major silverware and know that even a win here does not necessarily guarantee Champions League football next season. For Fulham, they have earned a top half finish and will want to finish off strongly in front of their home fans. For football fans wanting to have a bet on the game, ensure you take advantage of the competitive odds advertised by online football betting sites here.
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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Home: 19/5 (4.8) – 20%
Draw: 33/10 (4.3) – 22%
Away: 13/20 (1.65) – 58%
*Odds courtesy of Betway, subject to change.
Head-To-Head Record
Last five meetings (All competitions)
05/10/2024: Manchester City 3–2 Fulham
11/05/2024: Fulham 0–4 Manchester City
02/09/2023: Manchester City 5–1 Fulham
30/04/2023: Fulham 1–2 Manchester City
05/11/2022: Manchester City 2–1 Fulham
Fulham Current Form – LWLLW
Fulham have been a difficult side to predict this season. They have been horribly inconsistent at times, but the quality that is evident in their squad is undeniable. On their day, they can beat anyone, but I wonder whether they will want this as much as their visitors need it.
Fulham won’t roll over and they will certainly take the game to City, but the more the game opens up, the more it surely favours Pep Guardiola’s men.
Key Players to Watch
Raul Jimenez : He has been a constant in the Fulham attack, scoring important goals and registering consistent performances. His ability to stretch the game often allows for the creation of space for his midfield and those around him – which make him such a difficult player to mark.
Emile Smith Rowe : He has continued to produce significant performances since joining the Cottagers and his ability to score goals and assist the attacking endeavor of the team make him such a dynamic midfielder. Keep an eye on him here.
Alex Iwobi : Iwobi continues to play an instrumental role in the offensive play at Fulham. He is a versatile attacking player who adds incredible value to the attacking threat at Fulham. If the hosts are going to hurt City, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to see Iwobi playing a crucial role.
Fulham Team News
Harrison Reed is sidelined with a calf injury, while Reiss Nelson and Timothy Castagne are out due to a thigh problem and an ankle strain, respectively.
Manchester City Current Form – WWWWD
It certainly hasn’t been the season City would have wanted, and their chances of European qualification are becoming more and more slim. They will end the season without a major trophy this year which is likely to be a sore spot for the club, but there is no denying the inherent quality evident in this squad.
This will be a tough game for them and given that all the pressure is on the visitors – Fulham become even more dangerous.
Key Players to Watch
Erling Haaland: He is still a prolific scorer for Manchester City, breaking the 20-goal mark once again, and his more recent performances have reminded the football world of the talent he holds. This goes without saying but keep an eye on him here.
Kevin De Bruyne : He is another player who needs absolutely no introduction. De Bruyne is a midfielder with unbelievable playing ability and class. His ability to put his team in attacking positions from seemingly nothing is the reason he is considered among the best in the world.
Omar Marmoush: He has enjoyed a breakout season in truth. He has a dynamic presence on the wing and his performances have quickly endeared him to the Manchester City faithful. He is a player happy to take defenders one on one and his assists and goal numbers speak for themselves. Keep an eye on him here.
Manchester City Team News
John Stones and Oscar Bobb are still out with thigh injuries, while Rodri is edging closer to a return from his ACL injury earlier this season.
Predicted Line-Ups
Fulham: 4-2-3-1: Leno, Robinson, Bassey, Andersen, Tete, Lukic, Berge, Iwobi, Smith Rowe, Traore, Jimenez
Manchester City: 4-2-3-1: Ederson, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Gonzalez, Gundogan, Silva, De Bruyne, Marmoush, Haaland.
Suggested Bets
To complement these suggested bets, reviewing expert betting tips can provide additional insights to refine your predictions and betting approach.
Manchester City: There is a lot riding on this fixture for Manchester City. They have a positive record against Fulham and boast a squad riddled with talent – back the away win here. 13/20 (1.65) with BetWinner
Over 2.5 Goals: The attacking prowess of the visitors alone suggest this market should be considered, but the hosts also hold attacking power. Back Over 2.5 Goals here.. 11/20 (1.55) with Stake.
Both Teams to Score: As always, for those bettors not wanting to back the totals markets, having a punt on Both Teams to Score could offer similar value in a similar field. 43/50 (1.86) with Stake.
Value Bets
Clarity on betting rules is essential, especially when small differences between sportsbooks can affect how wagers are settled.
Manchester City + Both Teams to Score: Combine these two betting angles to enjoy some inflated odds for your benefit. 9/5 (2.8) with Betway
Erling Haaland (Anytime Goalscorer): Back the attacking ace to find the back of the net for his team here and remind the world again that he is still among the most prolific scorers in world football. 18/10 (2.8) with 1xBet
Joachim Andersen (Yellow Carded): He is one of the most carded defenders for Fulham. Given that he now comes up against an expansive City side, back the defender to find his name in the referee’s book once again. 38/10 (4.8) with Pinnacle.
Prediction: Manchester City to Win
We don’t want to get ahead of ourselves and suggest that this is a banker, but the away win is looking like a given here. City have a tremendous record against Fulham and now come into this game knowing that they need to find a victory to give themselves a fighting chance in Europe next season.
The quality is there, the intention is there and so we are happy to back Pep Guardiola’s men here.
With the stakes this high, it’s the kind of fixture where taking advantage of a sign up bonus can add a bit more value to your first bet.
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