Fulham vs Manchester City: EPL Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

Eager to officially secure their much-needed Champions League qualification, Manchester City will travel west London on Sunday afternoon to face Fulham. With the stakes incredibly high as the season nears its conclusion, Pep Guardiola's side is determined to maintain their strong form and clinch the vital points needed to guarantee their place among Europe's elite next season. This crucial fixture offers City the perfect opportunity to assert their dominance and continue their impressive run against the Cottagers while closing out the campaign on a high note before the offseason begins.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Fulham, fresh from a dramatic 3-2 comeback win at local rivals Brentford, aim to finish the 2024/25 season strong despite recent struggles, including six losses in their last nine matches and a 3-1 home defeat to Everton. They've managed just one pair of back-to-back Premier League wins since November and have lost three of their last four games at Craven Cottage.

Despite FA Cup disappointment at Wembley, Manchester City bounced back with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth and remain in third place, targeting a Champions League spot. Under Pep Guardiola, City are unbeaten in their last nine league matches and boast a perfect record against Fulham, winning all 17 of their previous meetings across competitions, including a 3-2 Etihad win in October.

Fulham x Manchester City Team News

Fulham remains without injured Rodrigo Muniz, Harrison Reed, and loanee Reece Nelson. Captain Tom Cairney could lead the side, likely making his final home appearance. With 12 goals this season, Raul Jimenez will spearhead the attack, while Sasa Lukic returns to partner Sander Berge in midfield.

Manchester City will miss suspended Mateo Kovacic and sidelined John Stones. Kevin De Bruyne will captain the team in his final Sky Blue appearance, and January signing Nico Gonzalez may start his first game since April.

Our Predictions

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After a confident 3-1 home win over Bournemouth on Tuesday, Manchester City are eager to secure their Champions League spot with a victory here. Currently sitting third before Sunday's trip to West London, Guardiola's squad will be buoyed by an impressive record against Fulham. They edged a thrilling 3-2 win at the Etihad back in October and have now won 16 straight meetings against the Cottagers. Given the history of exciting encounters between these teams, we can expect plenty of chances and drama on the final weekend.

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