Fulham vs Manchester City prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 25 May 2025
One of the fixtures of the 38th Premier League round will take place on Sunday at Craven Cottage, where local side Fulham will host Manchester City. Here’s a bet on the outcome of this clash with solid winning chances.
Match preview
In the second half of the season, the Londoners have been on a rollercoaster — there’s no sign of consistency in their game. Marco Silva’s side alternates dazzling wins with painful setbacks: first they fell in Birmingham to Aston Villa (0-1), then unexpectedly conceded three goals at home to Everton (1-3), but bounced back in the derby against Brentford, snatching three points after a thrilling 3-2 shootout.
What stands out the most is that Fulham’s matches leave no room for draws — 17 straight rounds have seen them play only to win or lose (8 victories and 9 defeats). This approach has secured them a spot in the middle of the table, but their ceiling is clear: the Cottagers won’t finish higher than ninth this season.
The Citizens bounced back swiftly after a drab 0-0 draw with Southampton and a bitter FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace (0-1). In the previous round, Pep Guardiola’s team confidently dispatched Bournemouth at the Etihad, sealing a 3-1 victory. Manchester City are unbeaten in nine consecutive Premier League matches — six wins and three draws in that stretch.
Now City sit firmly in third place and are on the brink of clinching a Champions League spot. A win in the next round will guarantee it, but even a draw could be enough — thanks to their impressive goal difference, which far exceeds that of their closest rivals. Moreover, the team has won five of their last six league games and is hitting peak form for the final push.
Probable lineups
- Fulham: Bernd Leno – Antonee Robinson, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Kenny Tete – Sander Berge, Emile Smith Rowe, Sasa Lukic – Adama Traore, Alex Iwobi, Raul Jimenez
- Manchester City: Ederson – Rico Lewis, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias – Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Matheus Nunes, Omar Marmoush – Erling Haaland
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first half of the season, Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-2
- The "Both teams to score" bet has come through in four out of the last five matches
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet has landed in the last five encounters
Prediction
Given City’s inconsistent scoring away from home and Fulham’s fighting spirit at Craven Cottage, this match promises to be a tough challenge for the favorites. The Londoners know how to put up a fight against the top sides, and City rarely win big on the road. The optimal bet is “Fulham +1.5 handicap” at 1.84 odds.
