Manchester City travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham in a Premier League clash on Tuesday evening, live on Sky Sports Main Event. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm in the capital, and you can find our match preview and best bets below.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City to Win & Under 4.5 goals | 11/10 @ Bet365 (47.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Fulham have lost their last 18 meetings with Manchester City in all competitions, the longest losing run one side has had against another in English football history. The Cottagers may have won at Spurs on Saturday, but the visitors individual quality cannot be ignored. Fulham have only won three of their last eight and City look a generous price here at odds-against to win and under five goals to be scored. |
| Erling Haaland Anytime Goalscorer | 8/11 @ Sky Bet (57.9%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Erling Haaland has scored in 18 of his 22 starts for club and country this season, immediately giving appeal to the 8/11 that implies a 57.9% chance of him scoring on Tuesday. Haaland has scored six goals in six Premier League appearances against Fulham, the most of any player since the Cottagers returned to the top-flight in 2022-23. |
Our approach: Start with Manchester City to win, add Haaland anytime for Bet Builder potential.
Odds correct at the time of writing.
How both teams go into Fulham vs Man City
Fulham’s Premier League campaign has been a patchwork of strong showings and frustrating lapses, leaving them on 17 points from 13 matches under Marco Silva. Their latest outing, a confident 2-1 win at Tottenham, highlighted sharper movement in the final third and a growing belief in their approach.
Consistency, though, remains elusive. Only three wins have arrived from their last eight league fixtures, a run that explains their stop-start rhythm. What has held firm is their form at Craven Cottage, where Silva’s side have collected four victories and a draw from six matches, making their home ground a steady source of momentum.
Manchester City arrive in west London sitting second in the table, yet their season has shown more cracks than usual. With 25 points from 13 matches and four league defeats already on the board, Pep Guardiola’s side have looked less assured than in previous campaigns.
Their most recent performance, a chaotic 3-2 win over Leeds after almost letting a two-goal cushion slip, summed up that unpredictability. It took a late finish from Phil Foden to drag them over the line, underscoring both their attacking brilliance and the fragility that has crept into their game.
Fulham team news
Rodrigo Muniz and Antonee Robinson are out, while Harry Wilson faces a late fitness test.
Man City team news
Mateo Kovacic and Rodri are the only absentees for the visitors.
Season Form & Standings
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 2 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 12 | +15 | 25 |
| Fulham | 15 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 17 |
Head-to-Head
Manchester City have won every one of the last 13 league meetings with Fulham, outscoring them 38–6 over that span. The last time Fulham avoided defeat to City was before 2018.
Last 6 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 25/05/25 | Fulham 0-2 Manchester City | Premier League |
| 05/10/24 | Manchester City 3-2 Fulham | Premier League |
| 11/05/24 | Fulham 0-4 Manchester City | Premier League |
| 02/09/23 | Manchester City 5-1 Fulham | Premier League |
| 30/04/23 | Fulham 1-2 Manchester City | Premier League |
| 05/11/22 | Manchester City 2-1 Fulham | Premier League |
Conclusion
Fulham may have put in a strong showing at Spurs on Saturday, but City can build on their incredible record against Fulham and put in a professional showing here. Backing them to win and under 4.5 goals being scored, looks a lovely price at 11/10.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
