LiontipsManchester City vs Fulham: Predictions (odds 2.24) and Betting Tips for Premier League Match
Command Analysis
Current Form
Manchester City kicked off their Premier League campaign with an impressive four consecutive wins but faced a setback with a 2:2 draw against Arsenal. In that match, the Citizens played a man up for the entire second half but could only manage to equalize late in the game despite a strong offensive effort. In the following round, Pep Guardiola's squad encountered a less challenging opponent in Newcastle but still couldn't secure a victory, ending in a 1:1 draw. As they head into the seventh round, the team sits in second place, just one point behind Liverpool.
In the Champions League, Manchester City also experienced a points drop, failing to defeat Inter in a 0:0 stalemate. However, in their second match, they showcased their usual class with a dominant 4:0 victory over Slovan Bratislava, which left Guardiola pleased as he praised his players warmly.
Given the recent disappointments in the league, the players are likely to be even more motivated ahead of their clash with Fulham. Dropping points for a third consecutive time would be a significant luxury, considering the tight race in the standings and the ambitions of their rivals.
Injuries and Suspensions
Rodri, Bobb, Ake, and De Bruyne will not play today due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In 9 of their last 12 home matches in the Premier League, Manchester City recorded at least eight corners.
- In the last five league matches for the Citizens, both teams found the back of the net.
- In 11 of the last 15 Premier League matches, Manchester City scored a minimum of three goals.
Projected Lineup: Ederson – Walker, Dias, Akanji, Guardiola – Lewis, Kovacic – Silva, Foden, Grealish – Haaland.
Current Form
Fulham has undeniably enjoyed a strong start to the season. After six matches, the London club has accumulated 11 points, placing them in sixth position and currently vying for a spot in European competitions.
Following an opening defeat to Manchester United (0-1), Marco Silva's side has remained unbeaten in their last five league matches. While the schedule during this stretch wasn't the most challenging, it's noteworthy that they secured a confident victory over Newcastle (3-1).
In their latest match, Fulham edged Nottingham Forest 1-0 away, with Jimenez netting the winning goal from a penalty in the second half. Interestingly, Jimenez had to apologize post-match for taking the penalty opportunity from the team's designated taker Andreas Pereira. Nevertheless, Jimenez has already scored three goals in the Premier League this season.
Injuries and Suspensions
Cuenca will not play today due to injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In four of Fulham's last five matches, both teams have scored
- Fulham opened the scoring in four of their last five Premier League games
- In their last six away matches in the Premier League, Fulham has not lost in the first half
Projected Lineup: Leno – Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson – Lukic, Pereira – Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi – Jimenez.
Trends
Bet Manchester City to win by offsides
Fulham has lost by offsides in five of their last six matches
1.40Bet Goals in both halves - Yes
In four of their last five meetings, both halves featured goals
1.37Bet Exact Score 3:1
Four of Manchester City's last six wins came through back-and-forth scoring with opponents
10.00Bet 1st Half: Total Over 1.5 Goals
This bet has succeeded in three of Manchester City's last five games
2.15Tip and bets
Fulham has had a strong season, losing just one match in six rounds. However, their schedule has not been particularly challenging, and they now face a tough opponent. Since 2011, the Cottagers have consistently fallen to Manchester City. The City players will be highly motivated after two consecutive draws in the Premier League and are unlikely to drop points at home. Their recent Champions League match against Slovan clearly showed that there is no dip in form for the Citizens.
Our prediction is a Manchester City win with an Asian handicap of -1.5 at odds of 1.72.
Bet on the Total
In recent head-to-head matches, both teams have delivered exciting football with plenty of goals. In the last two encounters, at least four goals were scored, and we expect the same today.
Our second bet is over 3.5 goals with odds of 2.24
Bet on Corner Kicks
Let's focus on a promising trend regarding corner kicks. In 9 out of their last 12 home matches in the Premier League, Manchester City has recorded at least eight corners. Thus, it's worth placing a bet on their total in this category.
Prediction: Manchester City's total corners over 7.5 with odds of 1.75
