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Both Teams to Score (BTTS) @1.70 – Fulham’s confidence at Craven Cottage and City’s attacking strength suggest goals from both sides.

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Fulham vs Manchester City Prediction Premier League 02.12.2025

Alexandru Florin 1 December 2025

Fulham vs Manchester City Prediction Premier League

Fulham vs Manchester City Prediction and Betting Tips for the Premier League fixture scheduled for Tuesday, December 02, 2025, at 19:30 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and NOW TV from Craven Cottage, London. In this preview, you’ll find data-driven insights and Premier League Stats that help shape our betting perspective ahead of this clash between two teams chasing very different goals.

Fulham have lost just one of their last five matches in all competitions.
Manchester City have suffered two defeats in their last three outings.
Six of City’s last seven matches have produced over 2 goals.
Craven Cottage has been a fortress for Fulham, with only one defeat this season.

Fulham’s season under Marco Silva has been a cocktail of grit, flair, and frustrating inconsistency. Sitting mid-table with 17 points, the Cottagers are trying to turn solid home form into a real platform for progress. They average 1.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per game, a stat that highlights their newfound defensive structure. Craven Cottage has been kind to them, just one loss there all season. Still, it’s hard to know which version of Fulham will show up: the sharp, pressing side that beat Tottenham 2-1 last weekend, or the hesitant one that struggles to break compact defenses.

Manchester City arrive in London with a point to prove. Pep Guardiola’s men, second in the standings with 25 points, have shown uncharacteristic cracks this term. They’ve scored 1.33 goals per game while conceding 1, and away days haven’t been their best friend lately, only two wins from six. Still, City remain City. Even when they wobble, they find a way. Their 3-2 win against Leeds, sealed by a late Phil Foden strike, reminded everyone why you can’t write them off. Can they turn that energy into consistency? That’s the real question.

In midfield, City’s issues deepen with Rodri still nursing his injury and Kovacic sidelined after ankle surgery. Those absences leave Guardiola juggling options, possibly turning again to young Nico O’Reilly and versatile Matheus Nunes. Up top, Erling Haaland will spearhead the attack, flanked by Doku and Foden. Fulham, meanwhile, miss Antonee Robinson and Rodrigo Muniz, but Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson look in rhythm, both key in transition play. It’s a tactical chess match: Silva’s compact pressing unit versus Guardiola’s fluid, possession-driven approach.

With both teams averaging over two goals per match (Fulham 2.0, City 2.33), there’s little doubt this could be lively. Add Fulham’s 83% rate of matches going over 9.5 corners and City’s 67% in the same range, and you’ve got all the makings of an open, high-paced contest. The Cottagers might not fear City’s aura as much as before, and if they grab the first goal, things could get chaotic. Expect a battle of control versus chaos, the kind that defines the best nights in English football. All told, the Premier League Stats lean toward both teams finding the net at least once.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola warned that Fulham remain a “tough opponent” despite City’s dominant record, highlighting Marco Silva’s strong organisation and improved play in possession. Guardiola noted the difficulty teams face breaking Fulham down at Craven Cottage and confirmed that midfielder Rodri will miss the match due to a hamstring injury. Source: BBC Sport

Both Teams to Score @1.70
Fulham have scored in four of their last five matches, including that impressive 2-1 win at Tottenham, showing confidence in attack. They average 1.5 goals per game while conceding just 0.5, but that number tends to rise against stronger opponents. Manchester City, meanwhile, average 1.33 goals scored and 1 conceded per match, and their recent games have been open affairs, six of the last seven saw over 2 goals. Pep’s team dominates possession but has shown defensive lapses, especially away from home, conceding in five of their last six trips. Fulham’s energy at Craven Cottage could see them nick one, while City’s attacking depth nearly guarantees a reply. With both teams finding the net in 50% of City’s league games and 33% of Fulham’s, the matchup points to goals on both ends. The combination of Fulham’s confidence and City’s attacking class makes BTTS a smart pick.