Man City vs Fulham: Predictions, Team News, Betting Tips, and Odds
Manchester City will face Fulham on February 11 at the Etihad Stadium. The match kicks off at 7:30 PM and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 4. This Premier League clash is crucial for City as they aim to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal.
Recent Form and Statistics
Manchester City secured a vital 2-1 victory against Liverpool in their last match. This win kept them in contention for the title. Historically, City has had a dominant record over Fulham, winning their last 19 encounters.
- Fulham has struggled recently, losing three of their last four league matches.
- In their last game, Fulham suffered a 2-1 defeat against Everton.
- Both teams have scored in five of their last seven meetings.
Betting Tips and Predictions
For those looking to place bets on the game, a recommended wager is for Manchester City to win, with both teams scoring. This bet offers appealing odds of 9/5 with BoyleSports.
Highlighted Betting Options:
- Manchester City to win & both teams to score: 9/5
- Over 2.5 goals during the match
- Samuel Chukwueze to have a shot on target
- Jorge Cuenca to be booked
City’s latest home outing resulted in a comfortable 2-0 win against Wolves. However, they have struggled to maintain clean sheets, recording only three in their last 11 matches. Despite this, they remain strong contenders in front of goal.
Team News
Manchester City may be without key players John Stones, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, and Jeremy Doku. Their predicted lineup features:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Gianluigi Donnarumma |
| Defenders | Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri |
| Midfielders | Rodri, Foden, Reijnders, Cherki, Semenyo |
| Forward | Erling Haaland |
Fulham, on the other hand, will be without Tom Cairney and Sasa Lukic but are set to field a strong side. Their projected lineup includes:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Bernd Leno |
| Defenders | Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Sessegnon |
| Midfielders | Iwobi, Berge |
| Forwards | Wilson, Smith Rowe, Samuel Chukwueze, Raul Jimenez |
Conclusion
As Manchester City gears up to take on Fulham, expectations are high. City aims to continue their impressive run against Fulham and solidify their title challenge. Betters should consider the potential for goals at both ends, given Fulham’s relatively high scoring ability despite their recent defeats.