Preview: Manchester City vs Fulham Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Cityzens haven’t lost to the Cottagers in their last 22 meetings.

Manchester City are all set to battle it out against Fulham FC for their matchweek 26 contest of the 2025-26 Premier League. This is going to be an interesting contest, taking place at the Etihad Stadium.

The Pep Guardiola-led side are coming in after securing a last-minute win against Liverpool in their previous fixture. They are still alive in the title race. Manchester City still lack some balance in the squad, but will be confident coming into their next outing. The Cityzens are in second place on the league table and will be looking to secure three more points.

Everton beat Fulham FC in their last league game. The Cottagers have performed poorly in their last two matches and will now be keen to return to winning ways. They will be away from home, keeping them under pressure from the beginning. The visitors haven’t performed well against the Cityzens in recent times.

Kick-off:

• Location: Manchester, England 
• Stadium: Etihad Stadium
• Date: Thursday, February 12
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Feb 11; 07:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Paul Tierney
• VAR: In use

Form:

Man City: W-W-D-W-W

Fulham: W-L-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Bernardo Silva (Man City)

The Portuguese midfield sensation has been performing well for Manchester City in the midfield and is also going to play a crucial role in the final third for his side. He was one of the goal scorers in the previous league outing against Liverpool. Bernardo Silva has five goal involvements in 24 league games of the current season.

Igniting the fight back ⚡️🩵 @BernardoCSilva pic.twitter.com/35lerdh2VV

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 8, 2026

Harry Wilson (Fulham)

Even though the 28-year-old hasn’t scored a goal in the last two matches for Fulham, he is still going to be an important aspect of the squad in the attacking front for the Cottagers. In 24 Premier League appearances this season, he has scored eight goals and has four assists to his name.

Match Facts

• Manchester City are on a five-match undefeated run.
• Fulham have secured two wins in their last five attempts.
• The Cottagers have failed to secure a win against the Cityzens.

Man City vs Fulham: Betting Tips and Odds

• Manchester City to win @2/5 William Hill
• Erling Haaland to score @4/5 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @29/20 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Josko Gvardiol, John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy Doku and Savinho are not going to be in action for Manchester City as they are not fit enough. Abdukodir Khusanov will miss out due ot concussion protocol.

Fulham will miss out on the services of Sasa Lukic as he is injured. Tom Cairney might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 77

Man City won: 44

Fulham won: 17

Draws: 16

Predicted Lineups

Man City predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Donnarumma (GK); Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Silva, Rodri, O’Reilly; Semenyo, Haaland, Cherki

Fulham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Leno (GK); Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Sessegnon; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze; Jimenez

Match Prediction

These sides will produce an entertaining fixture. Manchester City are likely to come out on top and secure three points against Fulham FC in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Man City 3-2 Fulham

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

US: NBC Sports

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