Man City chase a slice of Premier League history this weekend, as they look to become only the fourth team in the top-flight to go 50 home matches without defeat.
However, the reigning champions come into the weekend after playing out draws in their last two matches, which has enabled Liverpool to move to the summit.
Fulham will be the visitors to the Etihad, bidding to extend their winning run to three. The Cottagers will be heavily unfavored in the betting for the showdown on Saturday.
Odds: City Unsurprisingly Short in Betting
Man City’s excellent 49-match unbeaten sequence at the Etihad ensures that they will be heavily favored in the betting this weekend. Despite coming into the weekend in winning form, Fulham are massively odds against at +1150.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Man City | -440 |
| Draw | +615 |
| Fulham | +1150 |
City Boast Longest Winning Run in Top Flight History Over Fulham
| Total | Man City | Fulham | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 36 | 23 | 4 | 9 |
| Premier League Games | 32 | 19 | 4 | 9 |
| Goals | 122 | 86 | 36 |
Man City’s dominance in the betting is likely to be down to their record winning run against the Cottagers. City have won each of their last 16 against the London club, which includes victories in each of the last 13 at the Etihad.
However, three of the four Premier League wins that Fulham have recorded against City have come at the Etihad. But, their latest success dates back to 2009.
🚨⚽ TIP: City have won a penalty in their last six EPL matches against Fulham. (Haaland to Score @ -175)
Man City Team News
Pep Guardiola will once again be without Rodri this weekend, with the Spanish star set for a stint on the sidelines.
Kevin De Bruyne is also missing for the trip of Fulham on Saturday after picking up a groin injury. Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb are longer term absences.
Possible Lineup
Ederson (GK); Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Ilkay Gundogan, John Stones, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland
Key Stat
City are unbeaten in their last 29 EPL matches. They could equal their longest sequence in the competition of 30 matches with a draw or victory on Saturday.
Fulham Team News
Marco Silva can put Fulham’s excellent start to the season down to having a fully fit squad. Their only injury concern this weekend is Carlos Vinicius.
However, the forward is unlikely to be in contention to start due to Raul Jimenez’s excellent form. The Mexican has scored three in six this term.
Possible Lineup
Bernd Leno, Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson, Andreas Pereira, Sasa Lukic, Adama Traore, Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi, Raul Jimenez
Key Stat
Fulham recorded wins at the Etihad in 2006, 2008, and 2009. However, they are winless on their last 18 trips to the home of the champions.
Man City vs. Fulham Prop Prediction
Fulham have a bold counter-attacking style that could reap rewards against Man City if they are able to defend well.
Adam Traore has enjoyed more success than most against Guardiola’s City, netting three times and making one assist in 13 appearances. He could be an interesting angle to score or assist on Saturday.
Man City vs. Fulham Prediction
Man City will undeniably be more open in the middle of the park in the absence of Rodri, which means that we wouldn’t be surprised to see Fulham score at the Etihad on Saturday.
However, the depth that City have in the final third means that we still fully expect them to come out on top in an entertaining clash in Manchester.
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