On Tuesday, December 2nd, there will be a match of the 14th round of the English Championship between the clubs Fulham and Manchester City. The game will begin at 21:30 Kyiv time.
Team Form before the Match
The Fulham team started the season not in the best way, but their form has significantly improved in recent rounds. After 13 matches in the English Championship, the Londoners have earned 17 points, 9 of which came in the last four games, allowing them to occupy the 15th position in the league table. The 'Cottagers' are 6 points clear of the relegation zone, while the gap to the 5th place is also 6 points.
In the English League Cup, Fulham successfully progressed past Bristol, Cambridge, and Wycombe, reaching the quarterfinals where they will meet Newcastle.
On the other hand, Manchester City has shown inconsistent results in recent matches, although they still hold 2nd place in the Premier League with 25 points, trailing leaders Arsenal by 5 points. In the English League Cup, City eliminated Huddersfield and Swansea, reaching the quarterfinals, where they will face Brentford. In the Champions League, Pep Guardiola's squad has earned 10 points from 5 matches, currently sitting in 9th place.
Expectations and Predictions from Coaches
Manchester City head coach Josep Guardiola expressed his expectations for the upcoming match, noting Fulham's strong organization of play. "Marco Silva manages this team very well. Matches against them have always been very difficult. Their organization in defense is exceptional," quotes the manager of the Citizens by the British publication BBC.
Among interesting facts: Fulham has won 6 of their last 7 home matches, while Manchester City has scored 27 goals in the current Premier League season — the best record among all teams. In their last 7 games, City has kept a clean sheet only once.
Match Predictions
According to expert predictions, the probability of both teams scoring in this match is 1.71. Considering the recent results and the form of the teams, this game promises to be very interesting.