Manchester City will welcome Fulham to the Etihad Stadium, a venue where City remains unvanquished in their last 33 league matches. Having just trounced Slovan Bratislava 4-0 in the Champions League, Guardiola’s men come into this match on full fumes with the current performances coming from players like Haaland and Foden.

Meanwhile, Fulham comes into this match in fine form as they have recorded two successive wins, one of them against Newcastle, and will look to keep going but will face an uphill battle as their record against Manchester City is anything but appealing.

Recent Form Analysis

Manchester City (WDDWDW)

City have been coming into great form; overturned by continuing wins, which also included the most recent against Slovan Bratislava. The Citizens bossed the possession with 76% and had 28 shots at goal-a sure sign of their offense. Absences of Rodri and De Bruyne saw Manchester City searching for vital goals, especially with Haaland on the pitch.

• Key Stats:
  • Unbeaten in the last 18 matches against Fulham.
  • A formidable home record, unbeaten in 33 consecutive league matches.

Fulham (WDDDWW)

Fulham are in fine FORM, coming off a 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest. Raúl Jiménez has looked revitalized and played an important role in recent wins. While Fulham has generally struggled at the Etihad, their run of form suggests they are not going to be pushovers.

• Key Stats:
  • No wins against City in the last nine away league matches.
  • Unbeaten in their last two away league fixtures.

Manchester City Team News and Predicted Lineup

Predicted Lineup: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Lewis, Kovacic; Bernardo, Foden, Grealish; Haaland

Recent performances make Manchester City’s lineup with both Foden and Haaland really strong. With key players like Rodri and De Bruyne still out, Guardiola might stick with a similar formation as in the Champions League.

Fulham Team News and Predicted Lineup

Predicted Lineup: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Pereira; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez

Fulham’s lineup has been consistent, with Jimenez leading the attack. The squad will depend on maintaining defensive solidity while hoping to exploit any rare lapses in Manchester City’s defense.

Key Match Points

• City’s Shot Dominance: Against Slovan Bratislava, City fired 28 shots, showcasing their relentless attack.
• Fulham’s Improved Confidence: After defeating Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, Fulham arrives with momentum.
• Home Fortress: Manchester City has turned the Etihad into a stronghold, unbeaten in their last 33 home matches.

Manchester City vs Fulham: Betting Opportunities and Odds

In this highly anticipated fixture, Manchester City is the clear favorite. According to StarBet:

• Fulham to Win: 10.50
• Manchester City to Win: 1.24

Considering City’s form, betting on a home win seems the safest option. However, Fulham’s resilience could make for an interesting contest if they manage an early goal.

Manchester City vs Fulham: Match Prediction

Fulham is a competitive side and has recently improved, but Manchester City’s attack should prove too much for them. Even in a challenging match like their recent clash with Newcastle, City managed to create plenty of opportunities.

Prediction: Manchester City to win 2-3 goals in the match (Multigol Home 2-3).