Fulham vs Manchester City: Betting odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Fulham vs Man City in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:00 BST match.

Fixture: Fulham vs Manchester City
Date: Sunday 25 May 2025
Kick-off: 16:00 BST
Venue: Craven Cottage

The match at Craven Cottage is expected to be a challenging encounter for Fulham, given Man City's superior form and squad depth. City are likely to control possession and create numerous scoring opportunities, while Fulham will look to capitalise on counter-attacks and set pieces.

Fulham's recent defensive frailties could be exploited by City's attacking prowess, but the home crowd's support might inspire a spirited performance from the Cottagers. However, City's experience and quality should see them through to a victory.

Predicted Score: Fulham 1-3 Man City

Fulham's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins and losses in their last five Premier League matches. Their performance has been characterised by moments of brilliance interspersed with defensive lapses.

Fulham's attack has been led by Raúl Jiménez, who has been a consistent goal threat, while their midfield has shown flashes of creativity. However, their defence has struggled to maintain solidity, which has been a concern in their recent outings.

Last 5 league matches:

• Win: 3-2 vs Brentford (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Everton (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Aston Villa (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Southampton (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Chelsea (H)
  

Manchester City have been in solid form, maintaining their push for a top-five finish and Champions League qualification. Their recent performances have been marked by resilience and the ability to secure crucial wins.

City's attack has been spearheaded by Erling Haaland, who continues to be a dominant force, while their midfield, led by Kevin De Bruyne, has been instrumental in controlling games. Their defence has shown improvement, but occasional lapses have been noted.

Last 5 league matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Bournemouth (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Southampton (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Wolves (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Everton (A)
  

Historically, Manchester City have had the upper hand in matches against Fulham, with a strong record in recent encounters. The head-to-head statistics show City's dominance both home and away.

• Man City 3-2 Fulham (05 Oct 2024)
• Fulham 0-4 Man City (11 May 2024)
• Man City 5-1 Fulham (02 Sep 2023)
• Fulham 1-2 Man City (30 Apr 2023)
• Man City 2-1 Fulham (05 Nov 2022)
  

• Reiss Nelson (Hamstring) - Out for the season
• Rodrigo Muniz (Achilles) - Out
• Harrison Reed (Calf) - Doubt
• Timothy Castagne (Ankle) - Doubt
  

• John Stones (Thigh) - Out for the season
• Nathan Ake (Fitness) - Doubt
• Oscar Bobb (Fitness) - Doubt
• Mateo Kovacic (Suspended) - Out
  

Leno; Tete, Bassey, Andersen, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Iwobi, Smith-Rowe, Wilson; Jiménez

Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Gonzalez, Gündogan; Silva, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Haaland

• Raúl Jiménez vs Man City's defence: Jiménez's ability to hold up play and finish chances will be crucial for Fulham. His battle with City's central defenders, particularly Rúben Dias, will be a key matchup.
• Kevin De Bruyne vs Fulham's midfield: De Bruyne's creativity and vision will test Fulham's midfield, with players like Berge needing to be at their best to contain him.
• Erling Haaland vs Fulham's backline: Haaland's goalscoring prowess will be a constant threat, and Fulham's defenders will need to be vigilant to keep him at bay.
  

Manchester City have won their last five Premier League matches against Fulham, scoring 16 goals in the process.

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