Manchester City FC vs Fulham FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester City FC vs Fulham FC — Premier League at Etihad Stadium.
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Fulham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Bond
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Daniel Robathan
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Fulham FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | FC Porto | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Nov | Burnley FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | PAE Olympiakos SFP | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | Liverpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Manchester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | Leicester City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Nov | Everton FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Nov | West Ham United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Crystal Palace FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Manchester City FC | Fulham FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #18 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
77%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Manchester City FC are 9th (0 pts). Fulham FC are 18th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Manchester City FC welcome Fulham FC for this crunch clash at Etihad Stadium.
- 5' Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne with the perfectly-timed delivery and Raheem Sterling makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Riyad Mahrez suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Manchester City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fulham FC backline.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 26' Brilliant from the ! Kevin De Bruyne makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 26.
- 31' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 41' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Benjamin Mendy made 436 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' The energy levels are beginning to show. Scott Parker might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester City FC and Fulham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' Fulham FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' Fulham FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 66' Gabriel Jesus, a Brazil , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 68' The whistle greets Harrison Reed as he departs to be replaced by Mario Lemina.
- 72' The whistle greets Bobby Reid as he departs to be replaced by Aboubakar Kamara.
- 77' Ilkay Gundogan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fulham FC so far.
- 82' Bobby Reid has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 83' The crowd applauds Ruben Loftus-Cheek as he leaves the pitch. Tom Cairney steps in for Fulham FC.
- 88' It looks surprising Manchester City FC does not make any changes. John Stones has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 2-0 the final result. Fulham FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 31
- 9
- 5
- 7
- 17
- 22
- 26
- 16
- 27
- 3
Bench
- 25
- 20
- 14
- 47
- 21
- 13
- 50
Coach
Pep Guardiola
Fulham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 15
- 19
-
14
Bobby Reid ↓ Aboubakar Kamara 72'
- 29
- 17
-
21
Harrison Reed ↓ Mario Lemina 68'
- 33
- 1
- 34
- 5
Bench
-
18
Mario Lemina ↑ 68'
- 9
- 13
-
10
Tom Cairney ↑ 83'
-
47
Aboubakar Kamara ↑ 72'
- 23
- 12
Coach
Scott Parker
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | 7 |
| Julian Alvarez | 5 |
| Riyad Mahrez | 3 |
| Fabio Carvalho | 2 |
| Ilkay Gundogan | 2 |
| Mateo Kovacic | 2 |
| Raheem Sterling | 2 |
| Andreas Pereira | 2 |
Head to Head
Manchester City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14
Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
Fulham FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 82% + Under — clean sheet likely 81%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 1.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 2.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Manchester City FC or Draw
89%
Draw or Fulham FC
42%
Manchester City FC or Fulham FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
26.2%
1 – 0
25.9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 0
5.4%
2 – 1
4.9%
3 – 1
2%
4 – 0
1.6%
1 – 2
1.1%
0 – 2
0.9%
2 – 2
0.8%
Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC
| Handicap | Manchester City FC covers | Push | Fulham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 17% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 31% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 7% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Fulham FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.