Manchester City vs Fulham Prediction and Betting Tips
Manchester City vs Fulham Prediction and Betting Tips for this Premier League clash on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 19:30 GMT. You can find Today's Premier League Predictions at Etihad Stadium with NBC and Peacock providing live coverage tonight. Referee Paul Tierney will be the man in the middle.
Pep Guardiola’s side enters this fixture sitting second in the table after a massive win at Anfield. They are currently chasing leaders Arsenal with relentless pressure. We break down this crucial midweek encounter where the local fans are expecting another masterclass from their clinical world class striker.
Manchester City vs Fulham Key Facts and Stats
City is currently unbeaten in their last 11 home matches at the iconic Etihad Stadium.
Fulham has seen both teams score in 64 percent of their total matches this season.
Erling Haaland leads the City attack with 21 goals and a 0.9 per 90 average.
The visitors have lost all of their last 16 Premier League meetings against Manchester City.
Manchester City averages 7 corners won per match when playing in front of their fans.
Harry Wilson is the top threat for Fulham having scored 8 goals during this campaign.
Best attacking record at home in the league with 2.42 goals scored per match.
Ranked 2nd in the league for goals conceded at home with only 0.67.
Ranked 3rd for corners won at home with an average of 7.00 per game.
Calm and disciplined team receiving a low average of 1.33 cards per match.
- Manchester City's Weaknesses
Aggressive defensive approach leading to 10.5 average fouls committed per home match.
Missing important first team players including Jeremy Doku and Josko Gvardiol.
Defensive depth concerns with John Stones and Abdukodir Khusanov listed as doubtful.
League Position
10
+ Fulham's Strengths
Spectacular style of play with a high 67 percent BTTS rate in away matches.
Clinical attacking threat from Harry Wilson who has scored 8 goals this season.
Capable of creating chances away from home with 10.83 shots per match.
- Fulham's Weaknesses
Vulnerable away defense conceding an average of 1.75 goals per match.
Poor away form sitting in 14th place for average points per game.
Weak historical record having lost 16 consecutive Premier League meetings against City.
Match Preview
City comes off a dramatic late victory against Liverpool that kept their title hopes alive. Can they sustain that momentum? Guardiola faces defensive headaches with Gvardiol and Doku definitely out. However, Erling Haaland remains the ultimate weapon up front, currently boasting a staggering 21 goals this season.
The home side typically dominates midweek fixtures at the Etihad Stadium. In fact, they have not lost a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday home league game since 2010. That is quite a streak! Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki provide creative sparks that most defenses simply cannot handle.
Defensively, the Citizens are solid but might be missing Abdukodir Khusanov due to a concussion. Still, Ruben Dias is back to lead the line. Their average of 0.67 goals conceded at home is the second best in the league, showing how tough they are to break down.
Fulham travels north sitting in tenth place but feeling a bit frustrated lately. Marco Silva’s men lost their lead against Everton last week, which was a bitter pill to swallow. They are missing Sasa Lukic and Tom Cairney, leaving a massive hole in their central midfield tonight.
Raul Jimenez will lead the line as a lone striker, hoping to exploit any gaps. Fulham has a high rate of both teams scoring in their away games, sitting at 67 percent. It suggests they are never truly out of a game, even against the league giants.
Historical stats are heavily against the Cottagers in this specific matchup. They have lost 16 straight league games to City. It is a daunting task for Silva, who personally has a 100 percent loss rate against Pep. Expect some fireworks in Today's Premier League Predictions tonight.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has issued a rallying cry ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Fulham, stressing that his side must improve to close the six-point gap on leaders Arsenal. While Savinho and Jeremy Doku remain sidelined, City received a double injury boost as Abdukodir Khusanov was cleared to feature and John Stones neared a return. Guardiola remains wary of Marco Silva’s side despite City’s formidable unbeaten home record.
A. Iwobi, S. Berge H. Wilson, E. Smith Rowe, S. Chukwueze
FW
R. Jimenez
OUT
S. Lukic(OUT),
T. Cairney(OUT)
Referee
Paul Tierney
Prediction
Manchester City to Win
Manchester City remains a dominant force at the Etihad Stadium where they are currently unbeaten in 11 matches. They have also won 16 consecutive league meetings against Fulham, which is a record in English football. Pep Guardiola needs these points to keep pressure on Arsenal at the top. With Erling Haaland in clinical form, the home side should secure a comfortable victory in front of fans.
Fulham has struggled significantly on the road this season with a low average of 0.92 points per game. Their historical record in Manchester is also poor, having lost 8 straight visits by a combined score of 25 to 4. Missing key midfielders like Tom Cairney and Sasa Lukic makes their task even harder. The quality gap between these two squads remains too large to ignore.
Over 1.5 Goals
Matches involving Manchester City at home have a 100 percent record for over 1.5 goals this season. Their attacking output is the best in the league, averaging 2.42 goals per home match. With Haaland and Foden available, the Citizens possess enough firepower to cover this line alone. Fulham also contributes to high scoring games, as seen in their recent 5 to 4 thriller.
Fulham has seen both teams score in 67 percent of their away matches during this campaign. They average 1.08 goals scored on the road, while conceding 1.75 per game. This defensive vulnerability combined with City’s lethal finishing suggests a high scoring encounter. Statistics show that the last 6 games for Manchester City have all ended with at least 2 goals being scored.
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FAQ – Manchester City vs Fulham Prediction
Who will win between Manchester City and Fulham?
Manchester City are heavy favorites given their unbeaten home record and the fact they have won 16 consecutive meetings against Fulham.
Where can I watch Manchester City vs Fulham live?
The Manchester City vs Fulham Premier League match will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock in the USA.
What time does Manchester City vs Fulham start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 (GMT) on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Is Erling Haaland playing for Manchester City tonight?
Yes, Erling Haaland is expected to start in the 4 3 3 formation after scoring the winner against Liverpool last week.
Which players are missing for Fulham?
Fulham will be without their captain Tom Cairney and midfielder Sasa Lukic who are both recovering from injuries.
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