Manchester City FC vs Fulham FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Manchester City FC vs Fulham FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Fresh off a stunning comeback at Anfield on Match day 25, Manchester City return to the Etihad on Wednesday night (Thursday, 1 AM IST) to face Fulham. 

With a dominant record in this fixture, Pep Guardiola will demand nothing less than three points from his side. Fulham, meanwhile, arrive looking to recover from their weekend setback and would gladly settle for a point.

Current Standings: Manchester City sit second with 50 points and are firmly in the thick of the title race, breathing down Arsenal’s neck. Fulham, meanwhile, find themselves mid-table in 10th with 34 points, watching the battle from a distance.

Head-to-Head Record: Manchester City has absolutely bullied Fulham in this rivalry with a win-loss record of 22-4 in 35 matches.  

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The trip to Anfield became a night to remember for Pep Guardiola’s men as they completed a historic league double over Liverpool for the first time in 89 years. Bernardo Silva’s late equaliser in the 84th minute set the stage, before Erling Haaland calmly converted a stoppage-time penalty to seal a dramatic comeback after Liverpool had led from the 74th minute. 

Beyond the victory, another encouraging sign for City was their continued defensive discipline before the break, extending their run of not conceding a first-half goal in the league since the turn of the year. The win also tightened the title race, cutting Arsenal’s lead to six points while opening up a three-point cushion over third-placed Aston Villa.

Stats that matter 

1. The goal against Liverpool in Match day 25 was Haaland's first at Anfield in a Premier League fixture.
2. Antoine Semenyo has been involved in five goals (3G+2A) in his last three Premier League appearances against Fulham, while Haaland has been involved in 10 (7G+3A).
3. Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 11 league games at the Etihad with only Sunderland having held a longer streak at home this season (12). 

Team News 

Abdukodir Khusanov will miss the midweek clash as he follows concussion protocols, paving the way for Ruben Dias to make his first start in over a month. Beyond that, Pep Guardiola has no fresh injury or suspension concerns to contend with.

Manchester City Probable XI - Donnarumma (GK); Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri/O'Reilly, Foden, Rodri, Silva, Cherki/Marmoush, Semenyo, Haaland. 

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Fulham were left ruing a cruel finish as two late goals—one an unfortunate own goal—snatched victory away after they had led for 75 minutes. Ironically, their advantage itself came via an own goal inside the opening 18 minutes, turning what looked like a deserved win having dominated the first half into a bitter let-off. 

Those late collapses have already cost Fulham four points in the last three games, including a stoppage-time heartbreak against Manchester United in MD24. That’s a worrying trend ahead of facing Manchester City, a ruthless side after the break. Add Haaland and Semenyo’s track record against them, and Marco Silva has plenty to think about before Wednesday night.

Stats that matter 

1. Fulham haven't kept a clean sheet in their last seven Premier League fixtures.
2. Marco Silva is yet to register a win against Manchester City having overseen 13 Premier League matches.
3. Fulham have won just three of their 44 matches against teams starting the day in the top three of the League ( D9 L32). 

Team News 

For the visitors, Calvin Bassey could feature for the first time since returning from the African Cup of Nations, and with no injury concerns or suspensions, they arrive at full strength.

Fulham Probable XI - Leno (GK); Cuenca, Andersen, Sessegnon, Castagne, Berge, Iwobi, Wilson, Smith-Rowe, Chukwueze, Jimenez.

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Winning Prediction

Manchester City walk into this clash as clear favorites, backed by a staggering record against Fulham, while having 19 straight wins in all competitions, the longest such streak between two sides in English football. 

Still, the Cottagers can draw some belief from their last meeting, a thrilling 5–4 defeat decided by a single goal. That said, a run of six away league games without a win casts a long shadow over their chances.  

Manchester City to win (3-0)

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