Fulham vs Manchester City Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 25.05.2025

• Date and Time: Sunday, May 25, 2025, 17:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Craven Cottage, London, England

Fulham vs Manchester City Preview and Team News 

Fulham Team News

Fulham secured a comeback victory of 3-2 against Brentford, thanks to effective wing play, strong aerial performance, and well-timed substitutions. Harry Wilson scored an impressive 30-yard strike to seal the win. 

This victory propelled Fulham into 10th place in the standings with 54 points, keeping their hopes for a top-eight finish alive.

In recent months, Fulham have shown a flexible tactical approach, frequently adapting their strategy based on their opponents. They typically build play from the back, with Calvin Bassey being comfortable in possession and initiating vertical plays. 

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— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) May 22, 2025

In attack, they prefer to focus on the left flank, where Alex Iwobi is a key player, contributing nine goals and six assists.

Defensively, Fulham employ a 4-4-2 formation, setting up a mid-block to close central spaces and force opponents wide. This structure aims to maintain balance and compactness, with forwards initiating the press.

However, Marco Silva’s squad is not without concerns. Key players Timothy Castagne, Harrison Reed, Rodrigo Muniz, and Reiss Nelson are sidelined due to injuries and will not feature in this match. Saša Lukić is being assessed and could be available for selection.

Fulham predicted lineup vs Manchester City

Fulham predicted lineup vs Manchester City (4-3-3): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Lukic, Berge; Traore, Pereira, Iwobi; Jimenez

Manchester City Team News

Manchester City aims to secure a top-four finish after a season falling short of their usual standards. The recent 3-1 victory over Bournemouth was marked by emotional farewells for club legend Kevin De Bruyne, who played his final home game at the Etihad Stadium. 

Pep Guardiola’s team have faced an uncharacteristically challenging season, marked by injuries and inconsistent performances. The team’s tactical flexibility remains, with a preference for a 4-2-3-1 / 4-2-2-2 formation that allows for fluid attacking movements and overloading the centre. 

The return of Rodri adds stability to the midfield, enabling better control of possession and defensive transitions. 

One final push 💪🩵

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 22, 2025

Despite dominating possession in many previous matches, Man City sometimes have struggled to convert chances, as seen in their FA Cup final loss to Crystal Palace, where they failed to score despite numerous opportunities. The team will look to address these inefficiencies in their final league match.

Mateo Kovačić is suspended following a red card in the Bournemouth match. On a positive note, Rodri made his return from an eight-month injury layoff, providing a boost to the midfield. However, it seems unlikely that he will be in the starting XI as Guardiola told Sky Sports after the Bournemouth match: ”The first step has been taken, but he is not there yet. It will take months and months.” 

Meanwhile, Defenders John Stones and Nathan Aké remain doubtful due to injuries while Mateo Kovačić is suspended following a red card in the Bournemouth match.

Manchester City predicted lineup vs Fulham

Manchester City predicted lineup vs Fulham (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Bernardo, Gündoğan; Savinho, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Haaland

Fulham vs Manchester City Prediction 

• Pick: Manchester City to win
• Odds: 1.59 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Fulham 2-3 Manchester City

Several strong factors support Manchester City’s likely victory in their final Premier League match of the season. 

Despite an infamous season, City remains a formidable force, with a squad depth and quality that few can match.

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 21, 2025

Fulham, while sometimes demonstrating attacking flair, as seen in their recent 3-2 comeback win over Brentford, have shown very unstable play in defence. Conceding goals due to gross mistakes could be damaging against Manchester City’s potent attack.

Furthermore, City’s motivation to achieve a top-four finish adds an extra layer of determination. Their experience in high-stakes matches and the desire to end the season on a positive note are likely to propel them to victory. 

Considering these factors, Manchester City’s win appears to be the most probable outcome.

Fulham vs Manchester City Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Total Over 2.5
• Odds: 1.45 (22Bet)

Fulham’s recent matches have featured a high number of goals. In their last three home games, they’ve netted five goals, with all three of these matches surpassing the 2.5 goals mark. 

Their attacking approach, especially at Craven Cottage, often leaves them vulnerable at the back, leading to open games with multiple scoring opportunities.

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 21, 2025

Manchester City, despite some inconsistencies this season, have demonstrated their attacking strength, scoring 12 goals in their last six Premier League matches. Their attacking unit, led by Erling Haaland, who has 21 league goals, remains a constant threat. 

Historically, encounters between these two sides tend to be high-scoring. In their last five meetings, Manchester City have consistently outscored Fulham, with an average of over three goals per match.

Considering Fulham’s attacking intent at home and City’s attacking capabilities, the match is poised to produce several goals.

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