- Here is the Man City vs Fulham prediction article which breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The match will be staged at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday February 11, 2026.
- Kickoff is at 10:30pm EAT.
Former Premier League champions Manchester City have a chance to close the gap in the title race against Arsenal as they host Fulham on Wednesday night at the Etihad Stadium.
The Citizens breathed new life into their championship charge last weekend when they snatched a dramatic victory against Liverpool, mounting a two-goal comeback to secure a 2-1 win at Anfield, cutting Arsenal’s lead to six points.
Dominik Szoboszlai gave the Reds what appeared to be a winner before later being sent off, but Bernardo Silva managed to equalize six minutes into stoppage time after Erling Haaland flicked on a clever cross.
That same Haaland would then boost his seasonal tally to 21 goals, sealing the victory for the Sky Blues with a penalty.
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The dramatic win at Anfield keeps the pressure firmly on title hopefuls Arsenal, and on Wednesday City could close in their advantage before the Gunners’ next match on Thursday against Brentford.
Additionally, Manchester City will be aiming to extend their home dominance; they are currently on an 11-match unbeaten streak at the Etihad, with nine wins and two draws, having collected 44 points from their 17 fixtures in front of their fans.
Fulham, on the other hand, travel to Manchester simply seeking three points to return to winning ways.
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They arrive on a poor run of form, having lost three of their most recent matches.
After beating Brighton 2-1, they were narrowly edged out 3-2 by Manchester United and then let a 1-0 lead slip against Everton in a 2-1 defeat.
A victory here would see Marco Silva’s side climb from 10th to a potential ninth place, moving up one spot with 37 points instead of their current 34, as they push for a European qualification spot.
Here are the key details for the Manchester City vs Fulham match, along with some betting tips.
What time does Manchester City vs Fulham kick off?
The two sides will square off at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, February 11, with kick-off set for 10:30 pm EAT.
Man City vs Fulham team news
For the hosts, Abdukodir Khusanov went off injured against Liverpool but has been passed fit for Wednesday.
His replacement in that game was Ruben Dias, who made his first appearance in over a month.
John Stones is also back in contention after being absent since the reverse fixture at Craven Cottage in early December. However, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy Doku, and Savio are all unavailable.
For the visitors, Tom Cairney remains sidelined with a calf injury and joins Sasa Lukic on the absentee list.
Man City vs Fulham predicted lineups
- Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, O’Reilly; Bernardo, Cherki; Semenyo, Haaland
- Fulham: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze; Jimenez
Manchester City vs Fulham head-to-head record
The two sides have met 78 times across all competitions, with City holding the superior record: 45 wins to Fulham’s 17, and 16 draws.
Since Fulham’s 3-1 win at the Etihad in 2009, they have endured a 16-year winless run against City, who have won 19 of the subsequent meetings in all competitions.
The first leg of this season’s fixture was a wildly entertaining encounter, where City narrowly escaped with a 5-4 win at Craven Cottage.
Head-to-head record
- Total meetings: 77
- Man City wins: 44
- Draws: 16
- Fulham wins: 17
Recent six Premier League meetings
- Dec 2, 2025: Fulham 4–5 Man City
- May 25, 2025: Fulham 0–2 Man City
- Oct 5, 2024: Man City 3–2 Fulham
- May 11, 2024: Fulham 0–4 Man City
- Sep 2, 2023: Man City 5–1 Fulham
- Apr 30, 2023: Fulham 1–2 Man City
Man City vs Fulham prediction and betting tips
Fulham have lost their last 19 meetings with Manchester City in all competitions the longest such run in English football history.
Manchester City have won their last 16 Premier League games against Fulham, making it the longest winning streak one side has had against another in the competition’s history.
Given that, Manchester City are strong favorites to win and claim all three points at home, further tightening the pressure on Arsenal lead.
However, Fulham cannot be completely ruled out they could always spring a surprise. Fans should expect goals in this encounter, with over 2.5 looking very likely.