Fulham vs Manchester City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Fulham vs Manchester City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: December 2, 2025 | Craven Cottage | Premier League | 19:30 GMT

This weekend sees us head straight into the Christmas fixture congestion in Europe, and on Tuesday, Pep Guardiola’s Citizens look to continue their strong form domestically as they look to close the gap to Arsenal heading into the new year. They face a vulnerable Fulham side who are yet to find any consistent performances so far.

Key Betting Tips: Man City to Win at 1.6 odds on BOYLESports represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

odds subject to change.

This fixture looks enticing from an away win outlook. The Cottagers have had a very troublesome start to their season, having scored just over one goal per game so far, while City have not been struggling to find the net at all in recent weeks, especially with a certain Erling Haaland up top.

Fulham vs Man City Predicted Lineups

Fulham Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Ryan Sessegnon, Calvin Bassey, Joachim Andersen, Kenny Tete; Sander Berge, Sasa Lukic; Alex Iwobi, Josh King, Harry Wilson; Raul Jimenez.

Marco Silva is without two important players for this clash, with both Antone Robinson and Rodrigo Muniz both out.

Man City Predicted XI (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Nico O’Reilly, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Rico Lewis; Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez, Tijjani Reijnders; Savinho, Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki.

City will also be without a couple of crucial names, with both Mateo Kovacic and Rodri expected to be absent.

Fulham vs Man City Current League Standings

The Cottagers were in a very tough position after nine games after only winning just two, however, four games on and they find themselves in 15th with five wins, two draws and six losses. Back-to-back victories also mean they are now six points clear of the drop zone.

As for City, they did suffer a temporary scare against Leeds last time out, but a late winner meant they have now won eight games as they rise into second on 25 points.

Fulham vs Man City Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

Of these sides’ 21 meetings since 2010, Fulham have NEVER won against Man City, with the Manchester outfit winning 19 of these encounters. In the last five, City have won all.

• May 25, 2025: Fulham 0-2 Man City
• October 5, 2024: Man City 3-2 Fulham
• May 11, 2024: Fulham 0-4 Man City
• September 2, 2023: Man City 5-1 Fulham
• April 30, 2023: Fulham 1-2 Man City

Fulham and Man City Recent Matches Analysis

Fulham Last 5 Matches:

• Fulham 2-1 Tottenham (A)
• Fulham 1-0 Sunderland (H)
• Fulham 0-2 Everton (A)
• Fulham 3-0 Wolves (H)
• Fulham p1-1 Wycombe (A) – EFL Cup

Fulham’s form has taken a turn for the better in recent weeks, earning some very well-fought wins, which will bolster confidence in the squad to an all-time high heading into this clash.

Man City Last 5 Matches:

• Man City 3-2 Leeds (H)
• Man City 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen (H) – Champions League
• Man City 1-2 Newcastle (A)
• Man City 3-0 Liverpool (H)
• Man City 4-1 Dortmund (H) – Champions League

Following two thumping wins over European giants Dortmund and Liverpool, losses to Newcastle and Leverkusen showcase their vulnerabilities, as well as their room for complacency.

Fulham vs Man City Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in an away win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Fulham vs Man City Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Man City to Win @ 1.6 - Recent form suggests confidence in a home win. At 60% chance of an away victory, our algorithm and recent form of both sides suggest that this looks like great value.

Key Players to Watch: Fulham vs Man City

Harry Wilson (Fulham): The Welsh wizard has been incredible so far this season, bagging two goals in his 11 starts so far. He was also given a captaincy debut for his country in the recent international break, recording a hat-trick to send his nation into the World Cup playoffs – he could go very well here.

Erling Haaland (Man City): The Norwegian goalscoring machine has been on fire this year, thumping home 14 league goals already, while also 13 goals for his country since the Premier League season began.

Fulham vs Man City Match Facts

Referee: Craig Pawson.

Broadcast Details:

UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports+ at 19:30 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Fulham, England, Craven Cottage can hold up to just over 29,000 supporters.

Fulham vs Man City: Final Prediction

Fulham 0-2 Man City