English Premier
2025-05-25 - Fulham vs Manchester City
A Sports Betting Pick by Auls
Football: English Premier League
Sunday 25th May 2025 - Kick Off 4pm
Fulham
The disappointing home loss to Everton effectively ended Fulham's hopes of a top eight finish and a potential berth in the Conference League next season, but the players bounced back last weekend. Supporters will be very pleased with beating West London rivals Brentford twice this season and Fulham can still finish above them on the final day.
The team are 10th in the Premier League table after the 2-3 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium last Sunday and they are just one point behind The Bees with this final fixture to play. Home form has been solid enough for Fulham who have compiled a 7-5-6 record at Craven Cottage in the top flight.
Fulham have lost 6 of their last 9 games in all competitions, but the exceptions have all been victories including a 3-2 success against Liverpool at home. However, that has been the sole victory in 4 at Craven Cottage in all competitions and the other fixtures have all ended in defeat.
The squad that was available last weekend will be set for this one.
Manchester City
The FA Cup Final defeat last Saturday will have stung, but the players responded very well to beat Bournemouth on Tuesday and that means Manchester City are in control of one of the three Champions League places still up for grabs in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola will want his team to win and make sure of returning to the top European competition next season, but a draw will be enough.
There will be some motivation to secure 3rd place in the Premier League table and Manchester City can only guarantee that by winning at Craven Cottage. The side have a 7-5-6 away record in the top flight in what has been an underwhelming season, all things considered.
Manchester City may have lost at Wembley Stadium last weekend, but they are unbeaten in 9 Premier League games and have won 6 of their last 8. However, the majority of those victories have been at home and Manchester City have only won 1 of their last 4 away Premier League games after being held to a goalless draw by Southampton most recently.
Mateo Kovacic is suspended, while John Stones has been ruled out.
Head to Head
Manchester City beat Fulham 3-2 at home earlier this season and have now won 17 in a row against this opponent.
That run includes 6 straight victories at Craven Cottage.
Prediction
The prices for this match have been set with the understanding of what Manchester City 'need' to secure a top five place, but it is hard to argue against them being successful at Craven Cottage.
For all of the positives under Marco Silva, Fulham have struggled to find results against Manchester City no matter where the teams have met.
Fulham did recently beat Liverpool here, but 3 losses in 4 games at Craven Cottage during which time they have conceded at least twice in all of those fixtures is hard to ignore. They may feel they can sit back and try and contain the visitors, but with little on the line, Fulham may take an expressive approach and that should suit Manchester City down to the ground.
It has been a tough year for Manchester City and one of underachievement, but the 3-1 win over Bournemouth has put them in control of finishing 3rd in the standings. A big summer is coming up for the club with an important transfer window that will need to be well managed, but Manchester City should be able to offer Champions League Football having beaten Fulham for an 18th time in a row.
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The Pick :
Fulham 1-2 Manchester City
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
I'll back Manchester City to Win & Under 5 Total Goals (Bet Builder) at 2.05 with Bet365 (early payout if a team is leading by two goals)
